Mining the Internet of Things
(World News Science)

The internet of things. You`ve no doubt heard the term and are probably already immersed without realising it while reading this. It refers to networks of interconnected physical devices, sensors and digital technologies that connect and exchange data. For example, take your mobile phone. You use it to connect to your friends via social media and are reminded that it`s your sister`s birthday tomorrow. You check the weather forecast and realise you won`t need an umbrella today since a heatwave is predicted. You set a reminder on a home energy app to turn on your air-conditioner at home 30 minutes...