This document discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and trends related to IoT. It defines IoT as a network of physical objects that can interact and share information. It outlines current and future applications of IoT in areas like smart cities, smart environments, smart energy, and more. It also discusses trends showing IoT is transforming the world and connecting people and technology. The author's area of interest is the application layer of IoT and developing an IoT interface for smart cars. For an internship, the author proposes a project to visualize temporal big data from large IoT networks.