10 Huge Predictions For Science In 2016

6. The Internet Of Things Will Enter Your Home

The Internet of Things basically refers to a network of objects that have embedded technology and its coming. As much ridicule as a fridge with Twitter attracts, getting your household devices talking to one another is a good idea. Home hub company, Nest, has already begun to launch a range of devices that are compatible with their hubs - just put them in range and they'll set themselves up. In 2016, it might become possible to connect your house up to run itself. Amazon have launched their Dash Replenishment Service that will be able to do everything from feed your pets to order more laundry detergent. More strides are being made by tech companies (presumably excluding Apple, who continue to do their own, belligerent thing) to improve compatibility and ensure that everything can talk to everything else.
 
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