The Internet of Things (IoT) is gradually gathering pace, as companies around the world continue to explore the opportunities of interconnecting 'dumb' objects. From 'smart refrigerators' that can order your groceries, to teddy bears that can download songs to sing to your little ones, and tables in bars that summon a waiter when your drink is running low, the potential is simply immense - and everyone wants a piece of that pie.
Google has already made its ambitions in this space clear, with Android already available in a multitude of unexpected places, like washing machines and toilets. But Microsoft is getting on the action too, and after previously alluding to its IoT plans, the company is now pushing ahead with the release of a new custom Windows OS designed for this exciting and more connected world.
