Internet of Things Is Showing Up Everywhere: Kedrosky

The video discusses the Internet of Things (IoT), highlighting its growing influence across various industries, such as automotive and healthcare. It mentions successful companies like BlackBerry and potential losers like Honeywell if they fail to adapt. The video emphasizes the importance of semiconductors in IoT devices and the shift in consumer expectations towards smart, data-emitting devices.

What is a key feature of devices in the Internet of Things?

• They are all wearable.

• They do not require semiconductors.

• They can transmit data.

• They are only used in homes.

Which company is unexpectedly doing well in the IoT space?

• Apple

• Google

• Samsung

• BlackBerry

What role does BlackBerry's subsidiary QNX play in the IoT market?

• Designs smart home devices

• Manufactures semiconductors

• Provides operating systems for cars

• Develops wearable devices

Which companies initially underestimated the consumer interest in IoT devices?

• Apple and Samsung

• Honeywell and Johnson Controls

• Google and Microsoft

• Ford and General Motors

What was the incorrect assumption made by some companies about IoT devices?

• They would not be energy efficient.

• Consumers would not care about them.

• They would be too expensive.

• They would be too complex to use.