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Chips with everything

Could putting microchips in everyday objects create an 'internet of things'? Plus are companies honest enough about becoming victims of cyber-attacks?

The technology industry has high hopes that putting microchips in everyday objects could create an 'internet of things'.

The 大象传媒's Mark Gregory visits the British company ARM, which currently designs chips for all the leading smartphones and may benefit from this next wave of innovation.

But how close is the reality of an 'internet of things'?

Benedict Evans from Enders Analysis debates the question with US internet guru Michael Nelson.

And regular technology commentator Jeremy Wagstaff worries that many companies are not being open enough about falling victim to cyber-attacks.

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18 minutes

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Wed 17 Aug 2011 11:32GMT

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