https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTPRnokwlmI What's a piece of hardware without the operating system to run it? When buying a new desktop computer, the decision often comes down to a few choices: Mac, PC, or Linux. Operating systems in general are designed to run on a limited variety of processors, for example, Microsoft Windows historically has run on processors [...]
https://youtu.be/N4oqx7DowG8 Choosing hardware to prototype with in the realm of IoT can be overwhelming. There are so many choices! And, there's so many constraints when it comes to putting a piece of hardware into production: Power requirements vs. availability Internet connectivity options Processing requirements Preferred programming language support Security Manufacturer's support Availability Longevity My advice [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvABigxwgo Over the course of the next few months, I am planning on taking my 1988 Ford Bronco II and making it a little more smart and a little more connected, thanks to the power of the Internet of Things. I plan on using this cruddy old truck to experiment and learn about IoT [...]
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and consuming an entire bag of Doritos (don't judge me, it was like the $1.69 midsize version) while watching a webinar about the coming Waves of IoT Innovation in the Retail Space. Cue the 50's retro-cool mansplaining PSA. It wasn't really named that, but that was [...]
As we all know, the world of Monsters Inc. is real, and after Pixar broke the story, our lives (us monsters and you humans) have been intertwined ever since. Here, I give a talk about how I, an employee of Monsters Inc., helped create the next generation of laughter-capturing technology using a Raspberry [...]
Microsoft has a bunch of tools labeled "IoT." What are their similarities and differences? Why would you choose to use one over another (and do they play nicely together)? Let's find out. Azure IoT Hub A connection from Azure to the device and vice versa without worrying as much about how to do so securely [...]
It was only 80 years ago that the first electronic digital computer was built, the Atanasoff-Berry Computer in 1937. And that was the first. Now, computers outnumber humans and the rate of innovation is increasing exponentially. To expect any technology from today to last more than a few decades is foolish. Technology is moving faster and more unpredictably [...]
I have in my pocket my very first and only iPhone so far: a two-year-old iPhone 6s. Apple announces a new phone every year, and just this past September 12th, 2017, they announced the iPhone X. As in, iPhone 10. No, that math doesn't really work. They went from the 6s in 2015, [...]
Sarah, my wonderful wife, best friend, and insightful muse mentioned something in passing that struck me cold. "You know, it's funny. You love the idea of autonomous cars, but you insist on driving a stick." — Sarah Porcenaluk She's right. I insist on driving cars with a manual transmission. To date, we've owned seven cars [...]
Silicon Valley was born through several contributing factors intersecting, including a skilled STEM research base housed in area universities, plentiful venture capital, and steady U.S. Department of Defense spending. Stanford University leadership was especially important in the valley's early development. Together these elements formed the basis of its growth and success. — Wikipedia You need [...]
