IBM gets serious about Internet of Things with $3 billion investment

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If you're driving home from work and an unexpected storm is headed your way, consider how helpful it would be to get a digital notification pushed to your windshield so you can plan your route accordingly.

Experts believe the next big wave of technology lies within the Internet of Things, which refers to things that connect to the Internet like TVs, refrigerators, garage doors and even cars that collect data about the way we live. And more and more companies are investing big on taking this data and packaging in ways that are meaningful to businesses and ultimately, the average person.