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History of IoT
                 The history of the Internet of Things (IoT) is a fascinating tale of technological breakthroughs and visionary
                 ideas, stretching back over a century. Here’s how this revolutionary concept evolved:


                                                                         The birth of wireless networks laid the groundwork
                                                          1970s          for IoT technologies, introducing the possibility of
                                                                         connecting devices without physical cables.
                           The launch of the first commercial cellular
                          networks unlocked new horizons for mobile      1980s
                                  devices and wireless data sharing.
                                                                         A group of ingenious students at Carnegie Mellon
                                                                         University created one of the earliest connected devices:
                                                           1982          a Coca-Cola vending machine that could report on its
                                                                         inventory and whether the drinks were cold!
                                John Romkey demonstrates the first       1990
                                         Internet-controlled toaster.
                                                                         British tech visionary Kevin Ashton coined the
                                                                         term "Internet of Things." His groundbreaking idea
                                                           1999          involved using RFID chips to track products across

                                                                         supply chains, igniting the modern IoT movement.
                        LG made headlines by announcing the world’s
                         first smart refrigerator, a precursor to today’s   2000
                                             connected appliances.
                                                           2007          Apple launched the iPhone!
                      A pivotal year—for the first time, the number of
                      connected devices surpassed the global human       2008
                      population, signalling a new era of connectivity.
                                                                         Google embarked on testing driverless cars,
                                                           2009          showcasing the potential of IoT in revolutionising
                                                                         transportation.
                                                        Smart TV         2011
                                                                         Switzerland took bold steps toward sustainable
                                                           2012          urban living with the "Smart City Switzerland"
                                                                         pilot program led by its Federal Office of Energy.
                        Google introduced Google Lens, enabling visual
                      recognition through IoT, allowing users to interact     2013
                         with the physical world using their smartphone
                                                          camera.        Amazon Echo revolutionised smart homes with
                                                           2014          voice-controlled IoT devices, creating a hands-
                Tesla's Autopilot showcased semi-autonomous driving,     free experience for managing everyday tasks.
                highlighting IoT's impact on transportation by allowing   2015
                   vehicles to navigate with minimal human input and
                            improve over time with software updates.     With the rollout of 5G networks, IoT is entering

                                                         2020s           an unprecedented phase of growth. Ultra-fast
                                                                         connectivity is fueling innovative applications,
                                                                         from smart cities to autonomous vehicles.


                 Advantages of IoT
                 From vending machines to driverless cars and smart cities, the journey of IoT reflects humanity’s relentless
                 pursuit of innovation. Each milestone underscores how far we’ve come in making the world more connected
                 and intelligent.

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