3It’s easy to be skeptical about new tech trends. Every emerging technology is seemingly touted as the “next big thing,” which leaves consumers and investors to wonder which new thing is truly the next big thing, and what’s just hype.

So I understand why there’s some skepticism among investors about the Internet of Things (even though I think it could be one of the best years to invest in this market). But if you doubt that the IoT has staying power, or worry that it can’t live up to the hype, or that it’s just a fad, let me challenge that thinking by explaining what the IoT is, and more importantly, what it is isn’t.

Source: 3 Things You Should Really Know About the Internet of Things | The Motley Fool