Last year, as an amateur (and I mean very amateur) developer, I created a simple Python app using Twilio APIs to run our IoT Podcast Hotline voicemail. Since the service has to run all the time, I decided to use an inexpensive Raspberry Pi as the … [Read more...]
Podcast: Everything IoT from Microsoft Build and Google I/O
This week was a big one in the tech ecosystem with Microsoft and Google both hosting their big developer conferences. Microsoft’s featured a lot more IoT. Google shared a few updates for its Google Home and, prior to the show, made its Android Things … [Read more...]
It’s time for our smart homes to get smarter (with ML and AI)
Amazon announced that it sold millions of Alexa devices last weekend, helping to bring digital assistants to more individuals and smart homes. And yet, how “smart” are our smart homes these days, really? Not very when you think about … [Read more...]
How to create a voicemail server with Raspberry Pi, Python and Twilio
As we shared on the Internet of Things Podcast, we now have a dedicated line for listeners to call in and leave a voicemail. In case you need the number, it’s 512-623-7424; be sure to drop us a comment or question! Instead of turning to Google … [Read more...]
Startup Profile: The biggest threat to IoT silicon vendors
Anyone who plays around with connected devices is probably familiar with the ESP 8266, a tiny chip from Espressif Systems, that sports Wi-Fi and a microcontroller and costs a fraction of what a similar chip from NXP or Atmel might cost. I have kept … [Read more...]