The internet of everything means connected appliances can generate their own data. Marc Ambasna-Jones asks whether insurance companies could spend it against usDomestic appliance manufacturers and technology companies own big plans for our homes. From remote controlled heating devices such as Nest and Hive to intelligent fridges,smart TVs and connected washing machines, our appliances will become smart, or automating many of our everyday tasks. But true to the notion of the internet of everything in which both things and processes are connected,smart devices won’t just eliminate everyday tasks such as supermarket orders, they will also establish new trade relationships.
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Source: theguardian.com