objects with computing devices in them that are able to connect to each other and exchange data using the internet

Cloud applications will be used by billions of devices of all kinds, all connected to the internet of things. 云应用将被数以十亿计的各类设备使用，所有设备都与物联网相连。

The internet of things might, for example, involve smart bins that can signal when they need to be emptied. 例如，物联网可能包括智能垃圾箱，可以在需要清空的时候发出信号。