Infographic: 19 billion intelligent “things” will be internet-connected by 2016

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Every day we’re becoming more connected via the internet and to show this, Verizon is out with an infographic demonstrating what life might be like for us in three years.

The graphic takes you through a typical wirelessly-connected day, from analyzing your morning run to buying groceries with your smartphone. By 2016, predictions call for 2.5 wireless connections for each person and 19 billion intelligent “things” connected to the internet.

Verizon has also been studying machine-to-machine connections in the Pacific Northwest and has seen eight consecutive quarters of growth. More than 100,000 machine-to-machine devices are wirelessly connected in this area.

Previously on GeekWire: Can you hear me now? Verizon ranked highest in customer care for fourth year in a row

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  • Mike_Acker

    it’s impossible to imagine how much fun hackers will be having . until this industry learns authentication is mandatory — and not something that can be tacked on slip-shod — the hacking will continue to get worse