The presentation provides an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT). It defines IoT as the network of devices containing electronics, software, and connectivity that allows them to connect and exchange data. The history of IoT is traced from early experiments in the 1960s-1980s to the present development of technologies like Bluetooth and portable hotspots. It describes how IoT systems work by using sensors that communicate data to the cloud for processing and potential actions. Current and future applications of IoT discussed include smart homes, wearables, connected cars, industrial uses, smart cities, agriculture, and retail. Challenges to the growth of IoT involve security, standards, regulation, privacy, and development.