David Merrill demos Siftables, the smart blocks | Video on TED.c. 5 Companies Building the "Internet of Things" - ReadWr. The "internet of things" is a concept that describes a wireless network between objects. In a way, it parallels the current network of addressable web pages (aka the "world wide web"), except "the internet of things" would include addressable inanimate objects that could be anything from your home's refrigerator to the shoes on your feet. Although this world of web-connected things has been much discussed for years, we've seen little movement pushing the concept forward. At least, until now. Tikitag Recently, we've seen a handful of companies attempting to develop technologies that could build an "internet of things.
" What's great about Tikitag's tags is that you don't need a specialized RFID reader in order to scan them - they're compatible with third party readers like NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled mobile phones. You can get the Tikitag starter kit with one reader and 10 tags for 34.95 Euro + VAT/$49.95 U.S. Note: Tikitag will be operating under a new name come Monday. Mir:ror. Research | fluid interfaces.