The IoT is simply a world where all objects are connected to the Internet. This is the world I tried to describe as best as I could in 500 words. Quote from the article: "But if we do enter the IoT age" (emphasis added). No. It's so that we can reduce the number of car accidents and traffic jams. So we can improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and make our businesses, schools, and medical facilities operate more intelligently. Many of these benefits will have their biggest impact in the developing world, where people currently do not enjoy ubiquitous access to the Internet and have to deal with poor infrastructure. No. That's a ridiculous statement. Not sure what else to say. Sorry my article disappointed you....but you didn't talk about the "internet of things."
You waved your hands and said fyooochur.
The Internet of Things means my icemaker has an IP address. Why? So it can text me when its filter needs changing.
The Internet of Things means my watch has an IP address. Why? Because syncing to the atomic clock over IP uses less energy than a shortwave receiver.
The Internet of Things, in other words, means a proliferation of connected devices that are connected solely because putting them on the 'net is actually cheaper than giving them warning lights.
I had a whole response written but then I wiki'd "the Internet of things" it's pretty clear how deeply you're researching this stuff. Going any further would be like picking on a kid's homework. Good luck with your endeavors. I've had three friends write for the Huffington Post. None of them kept it up for more than a month.