Satellite IoT: Connectivity Reaches Space
Illustration: © IoT For All IoT has come in leaps and bounds since its initial inception. Of all the use cases gaining popularity, the ability to track assets hits the top of the list. The types of assets tracked include everything from shipping containers to shipments of vital medicines, capital-intensive machinery, and livestock. Some of […]
Read MoreJava virtual threads hit with pinning issue
Java’s virtual threads, introduced in JDK 21 in September 2023 to make it easier to write and maintain concurrent applications, has suffered from a “pinning” issue that arises with synchronized methods or synchronized statements. Oracle detailed the virtual thread pinning issue this week on the Inside Java website. The two most common cases involve […]
Read MoreIoMT device tips for healthcare IT departments
From MRI machines to wearable pumps, the internet of medical things devices have small storage capacities, high uptime demands and even challenges of magnetic interference with internet connectivity. They also save lives, so failure is not an option. The internet of medical things (IoMT), often called healthcare IoT, includes medical devices and applications that connect […]
Read MoreRust developers concerned about complexity, low usage
While the use of Rust language by professional programmers continues to grow, Rust users expressed concerns about the language becoming too complex and the low level of Rust usage in the tech industry, according to the 2023 State of Rust Survey report. The report, which was produced by the Rust Survey Team and published February […]
Read MoreBattery Life Guarantees: Is “Up to 5 Years” Good Enough?
Illustration: © IoT For All One of the key questions any IoT buyer asks is, “How long will this device last in the field?” For IoT manufacturers, that’s a tricky question. Battery life depends on many factors, from data throughput to surrounding temperatures and more. The safest bet is to frame your guarantees in terms […]
Read MoreAzure IoT Central’s reported retirement plans remain mysterious
News that Microsoft plans to retire its Azure IoT Central platform, used by many developers to create customized IoT (internet of things) frameworks for large-scale deployments, has been partially walked back by the tech giant, prompting confusion among IoT experts. A system message issued earlier this month stated that the service would be retired as […]
Read MoreIveda Launches IvedaAI Sense
MESA, Ariz.– Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI unveiled the launch of IvedaAI Sense, an AI-based sensor that can precisely detect smoke and vapor particles and incidents of bullying. Integrated into the IvedaAI platform, IvedaAI Sense can be installed in various settings, including schools, offices, and other public spaces. IvedaAI uses deep learning technology to […]
Read MoreGitHub Copilot makes insecure code even less secure, Snyk says
GitHub’s AI-powered coding assistant, GitHub Copilot, may suggest insecure code when the user’s existing codebase contains security issues, according to developer security company Snyk. GitHub Copilot can replicate existing security issues in code, Snyk said in a blog post published February 22. “This means that existing security debt in a project can make insecure developers […]
Read MorewebOS
What is webOS? WebOS is an LG-owned, Linux-based operating system for smart devices, particularly smart TVs. The OS runs on LG televisions, as well as on a limited number of other LG devices, including refrigerators, projectors and digital signage. In addition, several third-party vendors now license webOS from LG for their smart TVs, including RCA, […]
Read MoreWhen to use classes, structs, or records in C#
Classes, structs, and records are fundamental concepts in C# programming. Each is a different kind of type, with different features, capabilities, and limitations. To make matters more confusing, they have features and characteristics in common. Classes are reference types that provide support for useful object-oriented concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Structs are value […]
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