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How to Take JavaScript Beyond the Web in 2019
Web
By Patrick Catanzariti,
We take a forward-facing look at all the potential JavaScript has beyond the web in 2019.
Where to Start Learning Emerging Tech
Web
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Emerging technology has reached new heights as we enter 2019 - VR/AR, machine learning, robotics, the Internet of Things. Here's how to get your start.
An Introduction to NodeBots
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explains NodeBots and how JavaScript developers can get started building their very own JS powered robot.
Five Simple Ways to Build Artificial Intelligence in 2017
Blogs
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at APIs and services which enable artificial intelligence capable of everything from personal assistants to image recognition.
Building Your First HoloLens App: Creating Assets
Mobile
By Lars Klint,
Lars Klint looks at how to create all of the assets needed to start a project in Unity for the Microsoft HoloLens.
Exploring the Evive: A Book-Sized IoT Device
Mobile
By Chris Ward,
Chris Ward looks at how to get started using Evive, an Arduino-based IoT platform.
Forecasting the Weather with Your Raspberry Pi and Bluemix
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at how to pair up IBM's Weather Company service with Node-RED and IBM Bluemix on a Raspberry Pi.
Communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy Devices in Cordova
Mobile
By Wern Ancheta,
Wern Ancheta shows how to to communicate with bluetooth low energy devices in a Cordova-based app.
Rapid IoT Development with the relayr Android App and SDK
Mobile
By Chris Ward,
Chris Ward looks at the Proto Android App from relayr for rapid IoT development with SDKs available in many popular programming languages.
Setting up a Home VPN Server Using Your Raspberry Pi
Web
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti covers how to set up a VPN for your network using a Raspberry Pi and an OpenVPN installer called PiVPN.
SitePoint/Flippa Hack Day: Hacking our First IoT Project
Design & UX
By Alex Walker, Jude Aakjaer,
We'd all played with computers for years but SitePoint's Hack Day gave us a chance to make electronics with our first IoT project.
Tracking GPS data with the Tessel 2
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at how to use the Tessel 2, paired with a GPS module and Google Maps, to display a heatmap of your Tessel 2's location.
Why the Internet of Things Still Has a Long Way to Go
Web
By Elio Qoshi,
Elio Qoshi looks at why he is hesitant to adopt the IoT or recommend it to consumers — security, quality and transparency concerns.
Li-Fi: Lighting the Future of Wireless Networks
Mobile
By Brian Sebele,
Brian Sebele looks at Li-Fi, a way to use light signals to send data, and how it fits into the world of the Internet of Things, Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
Getting Started with Microsoft HoloLens Development
Mobile
By Lars Klint,
Lars Klint shows how to begin developing for mixed reality using the Microsoft HoloLens SDK and Unity 3D, even without owning a headset!
Teaching Your Raspberry Pi to Speak with IBM Watson
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explores how to pair up IBM Watson's Text to Speech service with Node-RED and IBM Bluemix on a Raspberry Pi.
Getting Started with Microsoft Band SDK
Mobile
By Ariel Ben Horesh,
Ariel looks at connecting up the Microsoft Band SDK to various app platforms including iOS, Android and the Universal Windows Platform.
Connecting a Raspberry Pi to IBM Watson, Bluemix and Node-RED
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
A guide to connecting up a Raspberry Pi to various services and platforms including the IBM Watson IoT Platform, IBM Bluemix and Node-RED.
Firefox OS Pivots into Connected Devices
Mobile
By Elio Qoshi,
Elio Qoshi explores the connected device projects Mozilla are moving into after Firefox OS' pivot into the Internet of Things.
How to Empower the Amazon Echo with IFTTT
Web
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explores pairing the Amazon Echo with IFTTT recipes. He looks at triggering LIFX lights, SMS, email and Google Spreadsheets.
How to Make Your Web App Smarter with Image Recognition
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti shows how you can add deep learning image recognition to your web apps using Clarifai and Node.js.
Blink(1), a Programmable Indicator for All Developer Needs
Mobile
By Chris Ward,
Chris Ward looks at the Blink(1) a curious programmable USB indicator light that is highly customizable to suit all needs a developer may have.
JavaScript Beyond the Web in 2015
JavaScript
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at the growth in JavaScript's potential within the Internet of Things in various ways throughout 2015.
Are Wearables in the Workplace Just a Tool for Surveillance?
Mobile
By Cate Lawrence,
Cate Lawrence looks at wearables in the workplace as a means for surveillance of workers and wonders how effect they are.
How to Prototype Beacon Apps with Estimote and Evothings
Blogs
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explains how to use Evothings and Estimote beacons to prototype a Bluetooth Beacon mobile app.
Gesture Control via the Myo Armband in Node.js
Blogs
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explains how to use gesture control in Node.js applications via the Myo Armband and its npm module.
The Ethics and User Experience Behind Programming Cars
Mobile
By Charles Costa,
Charles Costa looks at the user experience and ethical issues behind programming the coming wave of self-driving cars.
3 Options for Sharing Data Between iOS Apps and WatchKit
Mobile
By Mohammed Safwat,
In the final part of a short series, Mohammed Safwat looks at three options for sharing data between WatchKit Extensions and parent iOS Apps.
How to Add Images into Your Pebble Watchfaces
Blogs
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti covers how to include images in Pebble apps across the three Pebble platforms, Aplite, Basalt and Chalk.
How to Use Pebble’s New Dictation API
Blogs
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti provides guidance on using the new Pebble Dictation API with a demo that sends dictated messages to Slack via IFTTT.