Collectively refers to the everyday devices that are connected in some way to
the Internet. Many of these devices are referred to as "smart"
devices: smartphones, smart homes (Internet-capable thermostats, appliances,
and so on), smart televisions, and many more devices. Through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,
and other means of wireless communication, users of smart devices are able to
control them and often times connect them functionally with other
smart devices. Connections to the Internet allow these devices to track usage
habits, provide helpful recommendations (e.g., a refrigerator that sends an
alert to a home owner's smartphone when a visit to the grocery store is
needed), and generally offer users a more interactive and feature-rich
experience.