Hardware Podcasts

IoT Degree

The Amp Hour · 25 Jul 2017 · 1h 17m · Episode 353

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the viability of a dedicated IoT degree at James Cook University, debating whether specialized curricula offer value over traditional engineering foundations. They analyze the Trezor hardware wallet's security model, the failure of Bitcoin as a currency due to volatility, and the industrial applications of Google Glass. The conversation also covers low-cost test equipment like the Analog Discovery and Fluke multimeters, and the power engineering challenges of Porsche's 350kW EV charging infrastructure.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
James Cook University, Desktop Metal, Samsung, Porsche, Particle, Boston Dynamics, EEV Blog, Contextual Electronics
Products
Trezor, Fluke 87, Analog Discovery, Google Glass

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