The Rise of Connected Objects: Key Figures And Risks

Connected objects were once perceived as futuristic, today they are part of our daily lives. There is even talk of an explosion in the devel...

Connected objects were once perceived as futuristic, today they are part of our daily lives. There is even talk of an explosion in the development of these objects which are now essential for us. It is estimated that in 2020, fifty billion connected objects will circulate around the world. With such rapid development, one wonders how these products are useful, but also what are the consequences of their daily use.

Numbers that say a lot

The Institute of Audiovisual and Telecommunications in Europe (Idate) conducted a study that estimates that in 2018, there were fifteen billion connected objects around the world. In 2010, only four billion objects were circulating. We can therefore see how, in a very short time, connected objects have taken on importance in our everyday lives.

If the estimate made concerning the number of connected objects in 2020 turns out to be true, there will therefore be around fifty billion connected objects on the planet. There are no less than six objects per person, on average.

We understand as a connected object any product that creates, receives, and transfers data. Thus, all areas exploit the potential. For example, health, safety, sport, leisure, etc., find new products every day to offer us in order to improve our daily lives.

The most well-known connected object is obviously the smartphone. We will see through this example, the risks to which we are exposed if we do not remain vigilant.

Real health risks

The democratization of smartphones around the world has been very rapid. However, nowadays users are getting younger and younger. It is therefore essential to assess the medium and long-term risks in relation to excessive use of the smartphone.

Indeed, with unlimited access to the internet, the most vulnerable can become addicted to games, for example. Indeed, it is easy to connect to online betting sites. be and bet money. Thus, the consumer exposes himself to the risk of addiction and can become dependent on online games.

In this case, his psychological health can be undermined. The latter risks isolating himself from those close to him, making games a priority, or even going into debt.

It will thus be necessary to put in place actions in order to take charge of the dependent person. You can help him find a psychotherapist, with whom he can talk to understand the real causes of his addiction.