Technophiles have thrown around the term "Internet of Things" for a while now, and the technology is now ready for the massive project. Essentially, the Internet of Things refers to a world in which every object in our lives, from toothbrushes to cars to microwaves to underwear will contain tiny computer chips, allowing them to communicate with each other. Ran out of clean socks? Your drawer will automatically let your favorite online store know so you'll get new ones delivered immediately. The "Smartest Building in the World," or the Edge Building in Amsterdam, is the ultimate manifestation of the Internet of Things. Pull up to the office and the parking lot will direct you to a free space. The Edge app finds you a work space, which are shared by each employee and range from standing desks to "concentration rooms". When you enter your assigned room, the temperature and lighting will adjust based on your preferences. All in all, the building is packed with over 28,000 sensors and boasts the title of "Greenest Building in the World" with a sustainability score of 98.4%. Imagine your home and office connected as much as this early example. What kinds of challenges will we even deal with when everything is made to be so easy?



