Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] The convergence of IoT with AI, blockchain, and edge computing is creating something far more significant than the sum of its parts - a global nervous system that will transform how we experience reality itself. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2035, we will see the convergence of IoT with quantum computing, creating unprecedented processing capabilities for complex IoT networks. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] IoT will create $14.2 trillion in value by 2030 through productivity improvements, maintenance optimization, and customer experience enhancements. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• [New] Spending on IoT for healthcare will grow to $188 billion by 2025, with senior care representing one of the fastest-growing segments. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2030s will be defined by the full maturation of AI and the Internet of Things, creating a retail environment that is predictive, personalized, and nearly invisible. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• The global surge in IoT device deployment, projected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2025, is a primary driver for smart sensor demand. Persistence Market Research
• IDC projects 41.6 billion connected IoT devices by 2025, producing nearly 79 zettabytes of data per year. Edge AI and Vision Alliance
• The number of connected IoT devices is projected to reach 19.8 billion by 2025 and is expected to double by 2034, with 40.6 billion connected IoT devices. demandsage
• Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris
• IoT device adoption is expected to surge to 40.6 billion by 2034. demandsage
• In 2026, as edge computing, 5G/6G deployment, and IoT devices become more common, we will witness big assaults coming from the weakest embedded device instead of the main data center. Forbes
• By 2029, generative / composite AI will be integrated into ~60% of edge computing deployments (up from < 5% in 2023), illustrating the rapid convergence of AI with IoT. 1BusinessWorld
• Connected Vehicles dominate IoT revenue, growing from $73.2 billion in 2023 to the forecasted value of $120.2 billion in 2027. demandsage
• For NXP, its strong position in automotive and IoT, combined with strategic local manufacturing initiatives, could provide resilience against global disruptions, but navigating renewed trade barriers will be crucial. The Chronicle-Journal
• Cybersecurity in late 2025 is defined by a paradox: innovation and capital are flowing faster than threat actors' sophistication can be measured, yet the attack surface is expanding in parallel - driven by AI, a flurry of new entrants, and the ever-greyer boundaries between IT and OT. News, Events, Advertising Options
• The number of IoT things is skyrocketing: forecasts suggest about 29 billion connected devices by 2027, driven by smart cities, manufacturing, and consumer wearables. Interesting Engineering
• In summary, with tens of billions of dollars projected for AI edge spending, analysts foresee that a majority of new IoT devices will run on brain-inspired chips within a few years. Interesting Engineering
• The majority of new IoT products will incorporate local AI by the late 2020s. Interesting Engineering
• IoT devices will exceed 25 billion in early 2026 and reach 40 billion before 2030. LITSLINK
• By 2025, experts forecast between 19 to 27 billion IoT devices worldwide. LITSLINK
• IoT applications could generate between $3.9 trillion and $11.1 trillion per year by 2025. LITSLINK
• The oft-repeated figure is 70% of IoT by 2027, which aligns with IoT growth forecasts, meaning neuromorphic could power edge AI in most devices soon. Interesting Engineering

Last updated: 23 November 2025