The hottest IOT Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Vibe Check: Google and Amazon. Earnings: IoT(SMTC, NOD, SLAB,PI), RMBS, AMD

Mule’s Musings • 141 implied HN points • 09 Feb 25
💼 Business Earnings Tech IOT Finance Market Trends
  1. Google and Amazon are being assessed for their performance and outlook. People are paying attention to how these companies are doing.
  2. The earnings report includes various companies related to the Internet of Things like SMTC and AMD. These companies are important to keep an eye on for future trends.
  3. This is the first part of a weekly summary about company earnings. Expect to see more updates on financial performances soon.

Mach 1 with Python!

Bite code! • 733 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Programming IOT Hardware Software Engineering
  1. You can measure distance using sonar technology, which was once considered advanced but is now easily available and affordable for projects like Raspberry Pi.
  2. Creating fun experiences, like detecting when people pass through a giant Mario pipe and playing a sound, requires careful planning and some troubleshooting.
  3. Working with hardware can be tricky, as it often involves dealing with unexpected issues and requires patience, but it can lead to creative and playful outcomes.

Law, Order, and Tech

Diane Francis • 619 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology IOT Privacy issues Law enforcement Surveillance technology
  1. Modern policing uses a lot of technology. There are many ways to gather evidence from digital devices like phones and cars.
  2. Smartphones are crucial in investigations today. They can provide a lot of information about a person's movements and actions.
  3. While technology helps solve crimes, it also raises concerns about privacy. People worry about how their data is collected and used.

Round-Up of Embedded World 2024

burkhardstubert • 59 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Embedded Systems IOT Cybersecurity Software Development Conferences
  1. Software updates are important for devices, and using smaller application updates instead of large full updates can save time and bandwidth. It's a smart way to keep devices running smoothly.
  2. Manufacturers need to focus on creating simple, secure solutions for managing software updates and cryptographic keys to comply with new regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
  3. New companies like QBee and Crypto Quantique are developing innovative tools for secure OTA updates, which help manufacturers manage their devices more effectively and meet security standards.

Revolutionizing IoT Beyond Earth | Challenges & Innovations in Satellite-Enabled IoT

Space Ambition • 259 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Space Technology IOT Startups Innovation
  1. Satellite technology is changing how we connect and communicate, especially in remote places. Smaller, cheaper satellites help devices send and receive information directly from space.
  2. Using satellites for IoT can improve many areas like farming, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. These systems can gather essential data from hard-to-reach locations and help address big challenges.
  3. While satellite IoT offers great opportunities, it also faces hurdles. Issues like regulations, energy needs, and ensuring data security will be important as this technology grows.
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The $800 Billion Secret Inside Your Car: Data

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data Collection Privacy Rights Repair IOT Digital Rights
  1. California is investigating how car companies collect data, emphasizing the importance of data transparency and ownership for vehicle owners
  2. Vehicle data is projected to be worth $800 billion by 2030, highlighting the lucrative nature of data collection from cars for companies
  3. Consumers often lack awareness of the data being collected from them, leading to potential privacy concerns and issues with car companies' practices

Tesla Hackers Are Fighting Digital Extortion

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Hacking IOT Repairability
  1. Security researchers hacked Tesla's seat-warmers to challenge paywalls for features, showcasing vehicle owners' tech skills
  2. Attempts to jailbreak devices demonstrate the growing demand to free devices from vendor constraints, empowering users to reclaim control
  3. Companies face backlash for using software to restrict features, leading to calls for legislation to prevent device disabling and the creation of repair barriers

Episode 41: Better Built By Burkhard

burkhardstubert • 39 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Software Embedded Systems IOT Development Tools Microcontrollers
  1. Qt for MCUs is designed for memory-constrained devices, making it ideal for low-cost electronics like appliances and wearables. This helps companies save money, especially when producing large volumes of products.
  2. Manufacturers are looking for a way to use the same software framework for both high-end and low-end devices. Doing this would allow them to reuse code and save time and resources when switching between different hardware.
  3. Recent advancements have made Qt for MCUs more efficient, allowing it to run on devices with very little memory. This is a game changer, as it opens up new possibilities for using Qt in even simpler and cheaper devices.

Episode 30: Better Built By Burkhard

burkhardstubert • 59 implied HN points • 15 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Software Hardware IOT Development Engineering
  1. Many development kit providers focus mainly on hardware, but customers actually need software solutions too. It's better if they offer a complete package that includes useful software support.
  2. Several manufacturers are already adding value through software features. For example, some provide remote management and monitoring options, which help save time for their customers.
  3. Understanding customer needs is key. If companies build systems that help customers easily create their own software, it can lead to quicker product launches and better overall success.

Chromebook Churn could sink school budgets (and the planet)

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Environment Repairability IOT E-Waste
  1. Many school districts rushed to purchase Chromebooks for students during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a potential tsunami of e-waste as these devices near the end of their support life.
  2. Extending the lifespan of Chromebooks could save school districts billions of dollars and help reduce the environmental impact of replacing these devices.
  3. Manufacturers need to make Chromebooks more repairable by offering replacement parts and designing devices that support repairability, which could make repair more economical and sustainable.

Episode 11: Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems

burkhardstubert • 39 implied HN points • 31 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Embedded Systems Software Development Programming IOT Tech Events
  1. Working from home has become the norm for many due to the pandemic. It's nice to have a routine and support from loved ones during tough times.
  2. Qt Marketplace offers a variety of components for developers at reasonable prices. It can save time and money compared to building from scratch.
  3. Testing is crucial for software quality, and using methods like approval testing can help improve the process, especially with legacy applications.

Episode 22: Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Embedded Systems Software Development User Experience IOT Programming Languages
  1. Qt 6.2 has many new features that make developing applications easier, especially with QML modules and CMake support.
  2. Parking meters can be improved with mobile apps for payments, but they need to better serve user needs for a great experience.
  3. A good solution should be user-friendly, allowing payments without internet access, and making it easy to park without confusion.

Episode 10: Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 30 Sep 20
🕹 Technology Embedded Systems IOT Artificial Intelligence Software Development Microcontrollers
  1. The Gartner study highlights various technologies that are influencing embedded systems in IoT, like Edge Networking and Embedded AI. These technologies will shape future Qt embedded systems significantly.
  2. Technologies like RISC-V offer chip vendors a cost-effective alternative to ARM by eliminating licensing fees. This could lead to more widespread use of RISC-V in embedded devices.
  3. Qt supports several protocols like CoAP and MQTT, making it suitable for developing applications in resource-constrained environments. The flexibility of Qt can facilitate efficient communication in IoT systems.

Whatever Happened to The Internet of Things?

I'll Keep This Short • 3 HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology IOT Prediction Markets Patents Marketing Strategy
  1. The Internet of Things has been difficult to define in terms of success due to its varied meanings over time.
  2. Using prediction markets can help provide a more objective way to discuss and analyze topics like the Internet of Things.
  3. IoT has become commonplace and less of a marketing trend, with its search volume remaining relatively stable but showing potential for future growth.

The Great Promotion

Requests for Startups • 1 HN point • 21 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Autonomous Agents Marketplaces IOT Blockchain
  1. Autonomous agents are non-human entities that can assign tasks, operate independently, search for information, and remember things.
  2. As AI evolves, individuals will have the opportunity to become managers of complex operations with the help of autonomous agents, reducing the need for large teams.
  3. Challenges with autonomous agents include reliability, personalization, security, and the need for user-friendly deployment tools and incentive mechanisms for agent resource allocation.

Grandpa Biden: Cyber President

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Data Privacy IOT
  1. The US Cyber Security Strategy involves 5 main pillars to defend infrastructure and disrupt threats.
  2. Targeting ransomware and shaping market forces are key components of the strategy to combat cyber threats.
  3. Legislation is being considered to shift liability to software makers for introducing vulnerable products, aiming to improve security.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 1

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 10 Oct 22
🕹 Technology AI AR VR IOT Blockchain
  1. The Spatial Web involves the convergence of technologies like AR, VR, AI, and IoT in a unified network for a seamless experience.
  2. Many Web3 technologies lack a common language protocol, causing them to be isolated and not fully interconnected.
  3. For the future Spatial Web browsing experience, a unique protocol like HSTP is needed to connect physical and virtual entities for a smarter, more integrated world.

Low Cost Accurate Air Quality Sensor (PM/Temperature/Humidity)

The Halfway Point • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
🕹 Technology IOT Sensors Microcontrollers Programming Air Quality
  1. You can build a low-cost air quality sensor using an ESP32 for under $120. It's a great way to monitor air quality without spending too much money.
  2. This sensor not only shows air quality data on a local website but also sends it to the cloud and alerts you when the air quality is poor. It's pretty handy!
  3. You can set everything up without soldering, making it easier and safer to use, especially in a small space where fumes might be a problem.

The Spatial Web is Coming — Part 2

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 22
🕹 Technology AR VR AI IOT
  1. The Spatial Web integrates AR, VR, AI, IOT, and Distributed Ledger innovation to blend real and virtual worlds.
  2. Smart Technologies include Smart Spaces, Smart Assets, Smart Contracts, Smart Accounts, Smart IDs, and Smart Payments.
  3. These technologies enable programmable spaces, ownership verification, secure transactions, self-sovereign identity, and automated payments in the Web 3.0 ecosystem.

10/21 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 21
🕹 Technology AI Ecommerce Search IOT Social media
  1. ByteDance dominates the top positions in China's digital advertising platforms, indicating its significant market presence.
  2. Xi Jinping's essay on Common Prosperity emphasizes skilled manufacturing and agricultural industrialization as potential business opportunities.
  3. China is pressuring tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance to open their content to other search providers, potentially impacting user behavior and content consumption.

Integrity Tech become the largest external shareholder of Wing Shield Intelligence

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Acquisitions AI IOT Tech Partnerships
  1. Integrity Tech has acquired a stake in Wing Shield Intelligence, becoming its largest external shareholder. They aim to collaborate on secure application of new technologies like IoT and AI in the digital economy.
  2. Wing Shield Intelligence specializes in secure AI products and solutions, focusing on areas like smart cities, energy, and manufacturing. Their technologies include chip fingerprints for identity security and intelligent interconnection systems.
  3. Integritytech, a prominent network testing enterprise in China, is joining forces with Wing Shield Intelligence to enhance IoT and AI security measures. This partnership will boost technological advancements and market growth for Wing Shield Intelligence.