Apple’s tvOS is now on version 18.4 with the product being around since 2007–that’s pre-iPhone era!!

It’s been out longer than it took for Disney to “reimagine” Star Wars!

Still, there’s little happening in land of tvOS app development.

Aside from apps by major streaming providers, how else are you using your Apple TV? What’s worth a mention?

Please drop your thoughts in the comments or boost for visibility.

https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/
#apple #tvos #streaming #tech #iot

Happy #InternetOfThingsDay! Today, we celebrate the transformative power of #IoT and the incredible impact it has on our lives. #ThreadGroup is proud to be apart of a community focused on driving innovation and creating a more connected world.

Thank you to our members and all those developing #SmartHome and #SmartBuilding products for believing in our mission and creating a smarter world.

@zephyr RTOS is no longer just a contender, it’s the future of embedded
5x growth in contributors over 8 years
Built for modern DevSecOps workflows
Seen all over Embedded World 2025

Read more: https://www.beningo.com/the-biggest-takeaways-from-embedded-world-2025/
#LinuxFoundation #IoT #Zephyr

Spotlighting #ThreadCertified Product from Aqara, the Shutter Switch H2 EU.

Learn more about these #BuiltOnThread products here: https://www.threadgroup.org/Certified-Products

#ThreadGroup member, Siemens, attended #ISH2025, showcasing their Thread products!

Make sure to read this article to learn how Siemens leverages Thread to deliver seamless integration and sustainable performance: https://neovate-ip.com/siemens-at-ish-2025-great-thread-iot-solutions-for-wireless-and-sustainable-buildings/

BSI-Bericht: Erhebliche Schwachstellen bei #Fitnesstrackern & Co.
https://www.heise.de/news/BSI-Bericht-Erhebliche-Schwachstellen-bei-Fitness-Trackern-Co-10285313.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.ho.atom.beitrag.beitrag

"Die Experten wählten demnach zehn Produkte für "eine detaillierte Sicherheitsuntersuchung" aus. Darunter waren sechs vernetzte Uhren wie #Smartwatches, drei #FitnessTracker und ein #SmartRing. Die Forscher deckten dabei insgesamt 110 Schwachstellen auf, die sie als "mittel" oder "hoch" einstuften. Keines der Geräte war komplett frei von #Sicherheitslücken."

Ist doch vollkommen egal, wohin man seine persönlichsten (Gesundheits-)Daten schickt. Oder?

It's Thursday, and that means another #Zephyr video! I dive more into the Devicetree and how bindings files work to connect driver code. There's even a challenge at the end to test your skills. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL1kZ3kPyo0

#IoT #embedded #microcontroller #esp32 @zephyr

#Microsoft used its #AI-powered #SecurityCopilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the #GRUB2, #UBoot, and #Barebox #opensource #bootloaders.
GRUB2 (GRand Unified Bootloader) is the default boot loader for most #Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, while U-Boot and Barebox are commonly used in embedded and #IoT devices.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-uses-ai-to-find-flaws-in-grub2-u-boot-barebox-bootloaders/ #ITSec

It's not too late to register for Thread Group's semi-annual Members Meeting on April 15-17! Ever wanted to see the Rocky Mountains? Now is your chance. Hear more from our Marketing, Technical, and Certification committees while doing a deep dive into the world of IoT! See the link below to learn more about our member benefits.

https://www.threadgroup.org/thread-group#Membershipbenefits

Wow! Check out this awesome video from lucky giveaway winner!
Two clear methods to run #DeepSeek locally on the ArmSoM #Sige7 powered by #RK3588.
Both informative and fun for the video, offering something new for everyone.
#opensource #armbian #rockchip #linux #ai #sbc #hardware #iot #embedded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsIT6F8DFs0

Your TV is watching you

https://www.vox.com/technology/405879/roku-amazon-netflix-moana-disney

Proof of concept. I hacked-up the AC power cable for a simple desk fan, added crimp connectors to the wires, and plugged it into this cheap Zigbee switch. I dislike the crimping job (the gray crimps make me nervous, and the red ones are a bit too long for the switch), but functionally this circuit works and the fan can be switched on/off.

My plan is to modify various lamps around the apartment, turning them into smart lamps. I bought several cheap Zigbee switches like this one for a few dollars each (China). I chose Zigbee instead of WiFi to ensure they couldn't "phone home", and to unify my IOT stuff under one app (Home Assistant). The goal is to replace my TP-Link Kasa WiFi smart switches with Zigbee alternatives managed by Home Assistant running on a Pi4.

Open Source Framework Aims to Keep Tidbyt Afloat - We recently got a note in the tips line from [Tavis Gustafson], who is one of the ... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/29/open-source-framework-aims-to-keep-tidbyt-afloat/ #customfirmware #softwarehacks #homehacks #tidbyt #hub75 #iot

"Usefulness is only a byproduct of privacy invasion."

On the "The candid naivety of geeks" by @ploum

https://ploum.net/2025-03-28-geeks-naivety.html