We start this week's show with a review of DeviceScript, a limited subset of the TypeScript programming language, built by Microsoft to bring a more modern programming option to connected device programing. Kevin downloaded the code and tried it out … [Read more...]
How John Deere built its own cellular network for its factory
This article was originally published in my Oct. 7, 2022 newsletter. Last week, I made a trip out to Moline, Ill., to tour the more-than 3 million-square-foot factory where John Deere makes its X9 1100 combine, among other equipment, and which it … [Read more...]
Podcast: Matter is here. Now what?
Matter is now official after almost three years of waiting, and Kevin and I are super excited. Well, I am. Kevin is more measured, but we talk about what to expect and when to expect Matter to start changing your smart home. In related news, we … [Read more...]
Why is Verizon readying a smart display with LTE Cat M1?
After earlier attempts to crack the smart home market failed, it appears that Verizon is ready for another go with its own smart display. Protocol reported the news late last week based on FCC filings showing the radio internals and user manual of … [Read more...]
Don’t wait up for 5G factory deployments
Every week, I get a new press release discussing a pilot project that's bringing 5G connectivity to manufacturing plants. Maybe it's Ericsson making its own gear, or Intel and several partners, or even Qualcomm and ASE. This cavalcade of … [Read more...]