The Internet of Things: Why Does it Matter?
This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmel’s Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today’s topic: Why the Internet of Things matters.
Connected Home
It’s no secret that technology is steadily advancing at a rapid pace, making having access to updated information an essential part of staying on top of trends. To help you stay informed, we’re sharing these blogs highlighting the amazing innovation taking place in the realm of connected home devices and IoT news! Our goal: to provide makers like yourself with relevant product releases, industry thinking, tips & tricks related to working on meaningful projects in these spaces – all accompanied by actionable advice along the way. Join us as we explore topics such as building smart homes powered by artificial intelligence-driven tech or transitioning analog operations into multi-device networks that allow data access anytime and anywhere.
The Internet of Things: What is the IoT Toolkit?
This is the second of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmel’s Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today: What is the IoT Toolkit?
Platforms for Connected Homes
There’s a lot of hardware out there for the connected home and while many of these devices come with their own platforms for logic, control, and remote access, they don’t always speak the same language as devices from other vendors. Luckily, there are a few platforms out there that are taking a crack at fixing the problem of getting home automation devices to talk to each other. In this post, I’m going to share three of these platforms.
Nest Thermostat Inspires DIY, Open-Source Versions
Inspired by Nest, Spark Labs and Adafruit Industries are releasing their own open-source smart thermostat projects.
Galileo Project: Create a Display to Track the Days Until MAKE hits Newsstands
Using Galileo, Intel’s new Arduino-compatible board, you can create a display in your home to track the number of days until MAKE hits newsstands.
The Trouble with Things
In ten years’ time, every piece of clothing you own, every piece of jewellery you wear, and every thing you carry with you will be measuring, weighing and calculating your life. In ten years, the world—your world—will be full of sensors. But there’s a problem.
All This Week: The Connected Home, the Internet of Things, and a Contest!
Monday, Feb. 3, MAKE kicks off a week of projects, news, articles, and inspiration all about the “connected home”, how the Internet of Things and smart appliances are connecting us in new ways to where where we live, eat, and sleep. We’ll also be running a contest for the best connected home project.
