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Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the perfect way for makers to get creative and use technology to solve problems. Itโs easier now than ever before to connect physical devices in our world with the internet; from appliances that can be remotely monitored and controlled, healthcare monitoring systems, wearables, home security systems and more. By connecting things like this together, it lets us access data in ways that have never been possible before โ such as checking how much energy an appliance uses or controlling lights in a room via your phone all over the world. In these blog posts, we cover everything you need to know about IoT: what it is, the benefits of using it and even some inspiring projects and tutorials so you can start taking advantage of its potential!
CES Offers a Glimpse of the Future Connected Home
At this yearโs CES, I saw a future where having a network of connected devices in the home will be as normal as having an email address.
Bright Idea: Using Raspberry Pi as a Lamp Timer
The following is an excerpt from Getting Started with Raspberry Piย by Matt Richardson and Shawn Wallace.ย Letโs say youโre leaving for a long vacation early tomorrow morning and you want to ward off would-be burglars from your home. A lamp timer is a good deterrent, but hardware stores are closed for the night and you […]
The Emergence of the Connected City
If the modern city is a symbol for randomness โ even chaos โ the city of the near future is shaping up along opposite metaphorical lines. The urban environment is evolving rapidly, and amodelย is emerging that is more efficient, more functional, more โ connected, in a word. This will affect how we work, commute, and […]
The Internet of Things: Why Does it Matter?
This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmelโs Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today’s topic: Why the Internet of Things matters.
The Internet of Things: What is the IoT Toolkit?
This is the second of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmelโs Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today: What is the IoT Toolkit?
The Trouble with Things
In ten yearsโ 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 worldโyour worldโwill be full of sensors. But there’s a problem.
