Anarchy of Things.

INTERNET of things; HOUSEHOLD appliances; REVOLV (Company); THERMOSTAT; WIRELESS communications; INTERNATIONAL Business Machines Corp.; CISCO Systems Inc.; META Platforms Inc.; STANDARDS

The article focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its integration in home equipment and smart devices. Topics discussed include the wireless device-connected equipment offered by home-automation firm Revolv such as thermostats, garage doors, and lights, the standardization on wireless equipment sought by electronic companies International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Cisco Systems Inc., and the Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) utilized by social network firm Facebook Inc.