Google API brings LLMs to Android and iOS devices
Google has released an experimental API that allows large language models to run fully on-device across Android, iOS, and web platforms. Introduced March 7, the MediaPipe LLM Inference API was designed to streamline on-device LLM integration for web developers, and supports web, Android, and iOS platforms. The API provides initial support for four LLMs: Gemma, […]
Read MoreAre the different public clouds really that different?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of IaaS cloud computing, public cloud providers are increasingly reaching feature and function parity. This means they are beginning to look alike. Before you keyboard warriors remind me that some obscure feature in the object storage system on one provider is better than the object storage feature on another provider, […]
Read MoreBuilding An IIoT Strategy? 5 Key Considerations for Success
Illustration: © IoT For All The pressure for success and to create, build, and innovate has increased as more companies vie for attention and revenue, leading to a greater necessity for an IIoT strategy. Digital transformation journeys promise to bring new insights and efficient processes to help companies create a competitive advantage but trying to […]
Read MoreLeadtools adds Excel API, MAUI support
Apryse, provider of the cross-platform Leadtools toolkit for building document and image processing capabilities into applications, has released Leadtools 23, which introduces a new Excel API and .NET MAUI support. Released March 5, Leadtools 23 features an Excel API that allows developers to build and save Microsoft Excel sheets programmatically, while the Excel Web Editor […]
Read Moreencryption
What is encryption? Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information’s true meaning. The science of encrypting and decrypting information is called cryptography. Encryption has long been used to protect sensitive information. Historically, it was used by militaries and governments. In modern times, encryption is used to […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Battery Performance for IoT
Illustration: © IoT For All Battery performance stands as a backbone for the effective operation of IoT devices, particularly in remote or inaccessible locales. These devices rely on battery power to sustain operations over extended periods. Maximizing battery life directly impacts longevity, maintenance costs, and overall user experience. LPWAN networks champion energy conservation through minimal […]
Read MoreStack Overflow opens API to Google’s Gemini
Stack Overflow, the popular question-and-answer portal for developers, has partnered with Google’s cloud computing arm to develop an API that will give Google’s Gemini AI model access to Stack Overflow’s knowledge base. Dubbed the Overflow API, the new offering will inform Gemini’s coding assistance capabilities for Google Cloud, delivered to developers via the Google Cloud […]
Read MoreHarnessing Lua’s Power for IoT and Embedded Systems
Illustration: © IoT For All In the realm of programming languages, Lua often occupies a peculiar niche. Celebrated for its simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency, Lua is frequently misunderstood or underestimated within broader developer communities and plays a role in IoT and embedded systems. As we delve into the capabilities and applications of Lua in IoT […]
Read MoreThe open source problem
Folks, we have an open source problem. And, no, it’s not the problem some think. You’ll hear people rail against corporations that falsely describe their code as open source. Sometimes they’re correct. You’ll hear others bemoan the influx of venture-backed companies that dilute the meaning of open source to fuel corporate gains. Sometimes they’re correct. But the […]
Read MoreRethinking Rip and Replace: Middleware & Digital Transformation
Illustration: © IoT For All Digital transformation (DX) has become a crucial aspect of modernizing organizations and maximizing their agility, control, and value. As the landscape of DX continues to evolve, new methodologies and technologies are emerging, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), development, security and operations (DevSecOps), automation, and low-code solutions. These […]
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