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   appliance

   /əˈplʌɪəns/

   noun

   • 1. a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task: "electrical and gas appliances" Similar devicemachineinstrumentgadgetcontraptionapparatusutensilimplementtoolmechanismcontrivancelabour-saving deviceamenityaidinformal:gizmomod con
   • 2. a fire engine: British "three fire appliances were rushed to the scene"
   • 3. the action or process of bringing something into operation: British "the appliance of science could increase crop yields" Similar applicationuseexerciseemploymentimplementationadministrationutilizationpracticeapplyingdischargeexertionexecutionprosecutionenactmentcarrying outaccomplishmentputting into operation/practiceformal:praxis

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Internet_of_thingsInternet of things - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The main concept of a network of smart devices was discussed as early as 1982, with a modified Coca-Cola vending machine at Carnegie Mellon University becoming the first ARPANET-connected appliance, able to report its inventory and whether newly loaded drinks were cold or not. Mark Weiser's 1991 paper on ubiquitous computing, "The Computer of the 21st Century", as well as academic venues such ...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Electronic_wasteElectronic waste - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Electronic waste (or e-waste) describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. It is also commonly known as waste electrical and electronic equipment ( WEEE) or end-of-life ( EOL) electronics. [1] Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also ...