Read The Economist - Computers in Everyday Objects

Article: How the World Will Change As Computers Spread Into Everyday Objects

Great article on how "the “Internet of Things” will fundamentally change the relationship between consumers and producers"

Also Read: 
Buisness Insider: What is the "Internet of Things"?
Business2com: Four Internet-Of-Things Trends
WIRED explains "What is the Internet of Things?"
CNET.com: Counting the Internet of Things in Real Time

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