This course explains what IoT is all about to help you create your own web-connected items
The term ‘Internet of Things’ still mystifies many, but the foundational idea is fairly simple. IoT basically covers all the objects in the world that are connected to the web. Using embedded sensors, these devices are collecting and exchanging data, often with little to no direct human interaction. Read the rest
Author: Boing Boing’s Shop
Date: 2020-12-06
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