IoTool - The Smartphone and Raspberry Pi IoT Gateway / API - Newsletter 5

Say hello to the newest member of the Arduino family! The MKRZero–now available on our stores at the price of $21.90/€20.90 (+ tax)–shrinks the functionality of the Arduino Zero down into an Arduino MKR1000 form factor, making it a great educational tool for learning about 32-bit application development.

Pinball machines may seem like a good Maker project, but the mechanical components are quite involved. “Joesinstructables,” however, decided to take on this project on using an Erector Set, solenoids, and an Arduino board.

IoT security has been thrust into the spotlight as companies are realizing that a plan for protecting their IoT devices and data is no longer optional.  It’s not a will “we have an IoT security strategy?” conversation that’s happening…it’s “what is our proactive approach?”  How do we outmaneuver potential attackers…as once data is in their hands, our brand’s reputation could be as well.

If you’ve seen preliminary research on how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact education, you may think students will soon be connected to iPads and RFID scanning objects while getting personalized curricula delivered to their desks…a dreamy new world of individually tailored lessons.