Question

exercise 1. what are the pros and cons of various objects being connected to the internet? add two of your own objects into the last rows of the table.

object	possible uses	pros	cons
fridge
thermostat
shoes

Explanation:

For a watch connected to the Internet, possible uses include receiving notifications, tracking fitness data. Pros are convenience and enhanced functionality. Cons may be privacy - risks and battery - life drain. For a fridge, possible uses are inventory management and recipe suggestions. Pros are better food management, while cons could be security vulnerabilities. A thermostat can be used for remote temperature control, with pros like energy - savings and comfort, and cons such as hacking risks. Smart shoes could track steps and location, with pros being fitness tracking but cons including privacy issues. Two additional objects: a car (possible uses like remote diagnostics, pros are safety and convenience, cons are cyber - attack risks) and a lamp (possible uses like remote on/off and color control, pros are energy - efficiency and ambiance, cons are security threats).

Answer:

Object	Possible Uses	Pros	Cons
Fridge	Inventory management, recipe suggestions	Better food management	Security vulnerabilities
Thermostat	Remote temperature control	Energy - savings, comfort	Hacking risks
Shoes	Track steps, location	Fitness tracking	Privacy issues
Car	Remote diagnostics	Safety, convenience	Cyber - attack risks
Lamp	Remote on/off, color control	Energy - efficiency, ambiance	Security threats