The Internet of things
'The Internet of things' carries the idea that the Internet connects objects, and the computers communicate with each other.
Examples of the Internet of things
- TV automatically downloads favourite shows
- Sat nav system
- Fridge will know what you need and add it to your shopping list
- Windows close automatically if it is cold
- Your watch will record your heart rate and email your doctor
- Your sofa will tell you when you need to stand up and get some exercise.
Some people are excited about the Internet of things others are worried.
Those who are excited think that it has made their lives easier and more comfortable.
Those who are worried want to keep control of their lives and think that a lot of dangers could happen if criminals managed to access their passwords and security settings.
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Pronoun Reference |
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The pronoun |
The line |
The reference |
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it |
3 |
The Internet |
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it |
4 |
The Internet |
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This |
9 |
The communication of the computers with each other |
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it |
18 |
milk |
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them |
26 |
People who are excited about the Internet of things |
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They |
27 |
People who are excited about the Internet of things |
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They |
29 |
People with other opinions |
Keywords
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word |
Meaning |
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access |
to find information, especially on a computer |
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Sat nav system (satellite navigation system) |
a system of computers and satellites, used in cars and other places that tells you where something is, where you are or how to get to a place |
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Security settings |
controls available on computer programs which let you protect your computer from viruses |