Tablets take off with the launch of Apple iPad*
Launch of the Amazon Kindle*
Sony LIBRIé * arguably the first e-book reader, launched
Launch of first mass market home PC and PC modem
First laptop, the Osborne* is built
Intel 4004, the first commercial processor, is launched
Sales of laptops overtake desktop PCs for the first time
First connected mainframe is born
First web-based email service, Hotmail* is launched
World Wide Web is born
Google* founded
Facebook* is founded
Intel is founded
Introduction of the first smartphone, the Palm Kyocera*
Launch of Xbox LIVE*
First connected games console, the Sega Dreamcast* is launched
BMW* manufactures first connected car
BMW* offer full in-car internet
First connected smart energy meters are available
First connected TV, the Roku Netflix* player, is available
Launch of Google TV* and best-seller Freebox Revolution
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31 billion devices connected to the internet
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
connected devices
& 4 billion people by 2020
93,047,785
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2 Billion
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80% have Intel Insideof all PCs shipped today
0.4m 0.5m 0.6m 0.6m 0.7m 0.8m 0.8m 1.0m 1.1m 1.3m 1.4m 1.6m
m = millions Sold
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
More than one million PCs sold every day
The Internet of ThingsThe Internet is evolving, again. Every day, billions of people connect to the Internet through billions of devices – PCs, smartphones and TVs to name just a few. While the PC remains at the centre of this evolution, Internet connectivity is now embedded into cars, fitness equipment, factory robots and vending machines. This smarter, connected world has the potential to change how we live. Here, Intel has produced a quick snapshot of how the number of connected devices has exploded since the birth of the Internet and the PC, as well as a glimpse forward to 2020. The Internet may already be huge, but it’s about to get a lot bigger.
Smartphones
Smart TVs
Tablets
Mainframes, PCs & Laptops
Automotive
Smart Energy Meters
Games Consoles
E-book Readers
The data referenced in this document came from a variety of sources. For a full list please visit: www.intel.co.uk/internetofthings
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