Surviving with Android

Android Things bot: How to Build an IoT bot to execute tasks

Francesco Azzola — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:38:58 +0000

In this tutorial, we will cover how to implement an Android Things bot to execute tasks. This is an interesting topic because it mixes two emerging technologies as Internet of Things (IoT) and bots. As you may know, Android Things is the new Google OS built for Internet of things. This OS helps you developing professional IoT projects without knowing much about embedded systems. Android...

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Blockchain and data infrastructure technology

Francesco Azzola — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:17:25 +0000

What is the best solution to problems with data infrastructure technology? Problems with data infrastructure technology can be a huge issue for any business, and while data infrastructure is set to be the future of businesses, a single glitch or small issue can leave a company at a standstill. One of the major problems that data infrastructure technology is generally affected by is hackers and...

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Top IoT Blogs and sites to learn Internet of things

Francesco Azzola — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:23:58 +0000

Below a list of IoT blog, you can read and follow to better understand the Internet of things. These blogs provide up-to-date information news and all the technical aspects you need to go deeper into the IoT. The IoT blogs that are on this list, are my preferred information sources that I use to know what is happening in the IoT world. All these IoT blogs and sites cover different aspects related...

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IoT wiki – Internet of things Words you must know to start with IoT

Francesco Azzola — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:54:54 +0000

This is the Internet of things IoT wiki guide that describes common terms and meanings used in the IoT. The Internet of things is a quite new topic and one of the most disruptive technology. It is important to know the meanings of the words that stand at the base of this new revolution. This IoT wiki guide will introduce some important words that are used to better understand what is IoT and how...

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Why roulette is one of the best games in the world!

Francesco Azzola — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:26:00 +0000

Russian roulette, dicing with death- just two phrases that have their origin on the roulette table. It is a total game of chance, nail-biting, addictive, and probably one of the most accessible and fun casino games that you could ever play. It is easy to see why online gambling sites have created their own online versions of it to keep players entertained wherever they are and whatever they are...

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Building an IoT system using Arduino and IoT cloud platform

Francesco Azzola — Mon, 29 May 2017 04:39:00 +0000

In this post, we will cover how to build an IoT system that monitors the soil moisture and send an alert when it gets too dry. This project uses IoT cloud platform to manage the alert system and to store data coming from sensors. As you know already, Internet of things is one of the most important topics nowadays, that promises to shape our future and the way we live. One interesting...

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Technology to Keep an Eye On

Francesco Azzola — Mon, 22 May 2017 20:22:33 +0000

Technology continues to push the envelope of what it means to innovate. There have been so many big leaps and strides in tech that it seems we are approaching the arena of science fiction at warp speed. That is why now is a great time to keep an eye out and invest in burgeoning technology. Just like those who invested in the no name company Amazon.com, there is lots of potential for huge booms in...

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Radio of the future – Audials Radio App

Francesco Azzola — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:03:24 +0000

Listening to music and radio has never been easier. Nowadays, thanks to the Internet and services like the Audials Radio Android app or Spotify, users can listen to their favorite artists, albums, or radio stations anytime they wish. Long gone are the days where you had to search for a song on the Internet, download it and then play it. We can now select a radio station based on artists or genres...

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IoT MQTT protocol tutorial: Control remote peripherals in IoT project

Francesco Azzola — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:43:25 +0000

IoT MQTT protocol tutorial describes how to control a remote peripheral. We have already covered the MQTT protocol and how it works and we already know the IoT MQTT is used to send data from remote sensors. Just to recap briefly MQTT is a lightweight protocol used in the telemetry. Several IoT platforms support MQTT to exchange data with remote IoT boards and sensors. Usually, IoT boards use MQTT...

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Making it Easier to Get Started with IoT

Francesco Azzola — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:47:50 +0000

The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere and you might have finally decided it is time to give it a go. Starting out might not be as easy as you think, as IoT is fast changing, with new features and things being added and old protocols removed from the framework. To help you out, here are a few things that make it easier to get started with IoT. Find online tutorials Don’t try to solve...

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