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IoT Projects
Holiday IoT Switch
Even though we are past the holidays, you can build this project for next year! This switch uses a massive 10mm diameter arcade button to wirelessly send a message to a smart outlet to turn on the holiday lighting. –Adafruit Learning System
Bike Web Server
Jelle Reith’s bike doubles as a mobile web server. –HackADay
Distance Running Training with an IoT Pet Feeder
Dan purchased an IoT pet feeder, filled it with their favorite candy, and had it dispense a piece of candy if they ran far enough. It ended up being an effective training program, they recently completed a half marathon. –mayer.cool
IoT News and More!
Adafruit IO in 2025 – We Want Your Feedback!
The developers and designers on the Adafruit IO team are requesting feedback (from you!) to help guide our development of Adafruit IO in 2025. If you’re a current Adafruit Free IO user, an Adafruit IO Plus (paid) user, or have previously used Adafruit IO in the last year, we want to hear from you! – Adafruit Blog
u-blox Phases Out its Cellular IoT Modules
u-blox, a provider of connectivity modules, announced that is phasing out its cellular business in 2025. They are re-focusing on short-range radio modules such as WiFi and Bluetooth. – ublox
Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it
An interview with the Connectivity Standards Alliance about current concerns and the future of the Matter protocol in 2025. – The Verge
6GHz Frequency Band Opens in the US
The FCC announced the 6GHz band would be opened to “very low power devices”. As to what qualifies as a low-power device – we’re not sure yet. – HackaDay