Phil and Stephen continue their review of Thomas Frey’s 72 stunning things in the future that will be common ten years from now that don’t exist today -- this time adding their own analysis and scenarios for amazing applications of the Internet of Things

Smart chairs, smart beds, and smart pillows that will self-adjust to minimize pressure points and optimize comfort.

Sensor-laced clothing.

“Print and Pin” payment systems that uses a biometric mark (fingerprint) plus a pin number.

Smart plates, bowls and cups to keep track of what we eat and drink.

Smart trashcan that will signal for a trash truck when they’re full.

Ownership networks. As we learn to track the location of everything we own, we will also track the changing value of each item to create a complete ownership network.

Self-retrieving shoes where you call them by name, through your smartphone, and your shoes will come to you.

Smart mailboxes that let you know when mail has arrived and how important it is.

Phil adds -- (via Stephen) Smart toilet to monitor blood chemistry day to day

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