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Explainer: What is the 'Internet of Things?'

updated 10:35 PM EDT, Thu May 2, 2013
CNN is at Le Web, where 2012's main theme is the Internet of Things. As part of our coverage, we explain the Internet of Things and its potential impact on our future.
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