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Which problems with cloud computing make edge computing useful?
I recently read an article in The Register, Don't let cloud slurp all your data. Chew it on the edge, says HPE:
The basic pitch is that HPE's gear can do compute on your shop floor without taking up large chunks of your floorspace, meaning you…
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How can I aggregate QS data from different sources on one and unique dashboard?
I would like to automatically aggregate QS data, biofeedback data and neurofeedback data from different applications into one dashboard.
Data is collected from; Gear S2, Withings body scale, Withings blood pressure, Wahoo TICKR X, Lumolift, Under…
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IoT for industrial warehouse management
Currently, I am using RFID technology for my warehouse management. My warehouse spans across 4 acres, I need to deploy so many RFID antennas and RFID readers to constantly scan the area for goods movement (active scanning).
What technology is…
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Will Home Assistant's face recognition data be stored permanently in the cloud?
Home Assistant v0.37 includes face recognition:
FACE RECOGNITION USING THE MICROSOFT FACE API
@pvizeli has been on a roll with the image processing integrations. This time it’s the Microsoft Face API. This means that now it will be possible to…
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How can I securely support unlocking my door through Google Home?
There are several brands of door locks supported by SmartThings, all of which could be used to secure someone's front door. After some research, I found it was possible to create a virtual switch to control the lock, so that Google Home can control…
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Why does this whitepaper say MQTT usernames/passwords "do not provide enough entropy"?
This whitepaper comparing MQTT and AMQP says that MQTT's username/password restrictions make it far less secure than AMQP:
MQTT requires short user names and short passwords that do not provide enough entropy
in the modern world.
Section 3.1.3.5…
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What can I do if a smart DVR camera only supports default passwords?
An awful lot of devices on the market for home automation have severe security flaws, such as hard-coded passwords (or no passwords at all!). To make it worse, it's hard to find information on the Internet about a device's security before…
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Which D-Link IP cameras are affected by the FTC complaint, and what can I do about them?
The FTC have filed a legal complaint against D-Link alleging that their routers and IP cameras have critical security vulnerabilities and are misleading consumers into believing they are safe.
Defendants have failed to take reasonable steps to…
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How do I create a smart alarm clock?
I have an old, broken alarm clock (speaker burned out) that I'm trying to make into a smart version. Can I use something like an Arduino or Raspberry Pi for this? What screen should I use?
I would like to have it controllable with an RGB LCD +…
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Are Android Things updates going to be delivered automatically?
I recently found out about Android Things, Google's platform for developing an IoT device on top of the Android system.
An InfoQ article suggests that the updates Google provide to Android Things will automatically be pushed to devices:
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Intel SPI flash descriptor
Hello I am asking here because I do not see a general firmware Stack Exchange or better place. I am open to suggestions on that.
But my question is pertaining to Intel Atom SoCs. I am interested in when the processor resets, then the BSD executes…
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How does the Norton Core increase the security of a "smart home"?
Symantec is releasing a new router, the Norton Core, which they describe as "The secure router for your connected home."
I found out about this while reading an article on Engadget, but their description of what the device actually does and how it's…
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ESP8266 with Dual Relay AND STM8S103
I'm looking for an ESP8266 board with a dual relay for one of my projects. Yes a Sonoff Dual - quite answers all my needs, beside the part of messing around with soldering and the for need more GPIO's and I want them reachable.
While looking around,…
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Why does 6LoWPAN use additional header compression?
I've been reading about the 6LoWPAN protocol (which is used by Thread, among other network protocols), and it seems to be highly useful for networking, and has the advantage of allowing each device to easily be addressable.
Wikipedia says that…
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Philips Hue App - out of home control sign-in problem
I am trying to control lights from outside using Hue app on my Android phone, but when I try logging in, by hitting 'log in' button under 'out of home control' under Settings, it takes me to an webpage api.meethue.com and display this: …
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