Google, IBM and SAP are three of the most well-known companies in the world. They’re also three of the most recent to announce that they’re shutting down their IoT platforms. So, what gives? The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interconnected devices and sensors that collect and share data. These devices can be anything from fitness trackers to industrial machines. And while the concept … [Read more...]
Reading Voltage With Arduino
Reading voltage with Arduino is easy. You'll need only a potentiometer to adjust the resistance. Despite being easy, this project is great for kids because it explains the basics of the 5V logic of electronics. The components you need are a breadboard, an Arduino Uno R3, a potentiometer and two jumpers. With digital input, 5V is perceived as HIGH and 0V as LOW. But, electricity does not only … [Read more...]
14 Tricks for Samsung Gallery App
If you are a Samsung Galaxy smartphone owner, then it is likely that you are using fewer features than Samsung Gallery App provides. Most of us never read the documentation and directly try to use the app. That solves our basic needs, but often Samsung apps have more features to offer. One of the reasons Samsung smartphone costs more is because of the bundled free apps. In a separate article, we … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2022. Both devices offer a wealth of features and advanced specifications that cater to different needs. So, which one should you buy? In this blog post, we will compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra side-by-side to help you make a decision. The Galaxy S22 … [Read more...]
How to Setup ThingsBoard IoT on Ubuntu/Debian Server
In earlier guides, we have mentioned that ThingsBoard is an open-source IoT platform which supports MQTT, CoAP and HTTP protocol. Supporting HTTP requests is quite important in some use cases. For example, when you need a toggle button to control your AC powered appliances, then the easiest way is to control with a cURL request. This you could do with IBM Watson IoT, but as we have said earlier, … [Read more...]
How to Install Mosquitto MQTT on Ubuntu Server
We have already informed our readers that IBM Watson IoT platform will be discontinued sooner. We will gradually port our snippets for ESP32/Arduino to a generic MQTT platform to avoid this kind of issue in future. As a user of the Watson IoT Platform (or as a new user) you need to know only two things to run on your server - Mosquitto and Node-RED. Thankfully a lot of work was done by IBM for … [Read more...]
IBM Kills Watson IoT Platform : Details for the Existing Users
In a surprising move, IBM has killed its Watson IoT platform. This is big news for the tech industry, as IBM has been a leading player in the IoT space for years. So, what does this mean for existing Watson IoT users? And what will IBM be doing instead? The IBM Watson IoT Platform is a cloud-based platform that allows developers to connect devices and sensors to the internet, so they can … [Read more...]
Advantages of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones
With so many smartphone options on the market, it can be hard to choose which one is right for you. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of Samsung Galaxy smartphones over other brands. It is not that Samsung only sells quality S series phones, but also their mid-range A series phones can be taken into consideration. For What Advantages of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones the … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Review and Tips
Samsung's flip camera phones were quite popular and it is evident that Samsung wants to entertain the old users of flip phones. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the latest phone in the popular flip phone series. This phone has a lot of features that are sure to appeal to users, including a larger screen, more storage, and a better camera. It is not an average review since we believe in the … [Read more...]
How Ultra-Wideband Technology Works
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB technology) has been a highly-anticipated, promising technology for the commercial market. The most important feature is its use of extremely large frequency ranges with a bandwidth of at least 500 MHz. Ultra wide bandwidth (UWB) signals are based on pulses of the shortest possible duration. UWB signals don't contain complete sinusoidal oscillations. When they are … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad: Which Tablet Is Better?
After comparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and the Apple iPad, it will be clear to you that each tablet has its own strengths and weaknesses. The iPad is better for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is better for productivity. All of us will want to make sure that the tablet has the features and applications that you need to be productive. And lastly, you'll want to make sure that the … [Read more...]