Amazon will increase investment in its hardware division, Lab126, which is working on Internet-connected devices for the smart home. Amazon is entering a field that has already attracted other tech giants such as Google, Samsung and Apple. 2014 has been a breakout year for the Internet of Things industry, with many new investments, mainstream press coverage, and new product lines being created, according to Postscapes, which tracks developments in the field. Bitdefenders Pick: One product to protect all your devices, without slowing them down.”]