It is predicted that the" Internet of Things" (IoT) will generate a value of $14.4 billion from 2014 to 2024. In 2020, there may be 40 times more devices than people on the Internet, about 212 billion things and 5 billion people. Some of the devices that are at the front of the IoT trend are:
- HAPIfork - an electronic fork that helps you monitor and track your eating habits.
- Vessyl Cup - an electronic cup that automatically knows and tracks everything you drink
- Beam Brush - a connected toothbrush that engages users with their daily brushing routine
- Egg Minder - a smart egg tray that syncs with your smartphone to tell you how many eggs you have at home and when they are going bad
- Refuel - a smart propane tank gauge that connects to an app on your smartphoneto tell you how much fuel is left in the tank
- Wireless Glucose Meter - a cellular-powered glucose meter that transmits each test result to a secure server that then provides instant feedback and coaching to patients
- Porkfolio - a wirelessly connected smart piggy bank
- Niwa - fully automated hydroponic system to take care of your house plants
- Lono - allows you to control your yard sprinkler systems via your smartphone
- Hue - Personal wireless lighting with full color ranges
