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WebUSB API - Connect USB to Internet

WebUSB API - Connect USB to Internet Two Google engineers have developed a draft version of an API called WebUSB that might allow you to connect your USB devices to the web safely and securely, bypassing the necessity for native drivers. WebUSB – developed by Reilly Grant and Ken Rockot – has been introduced to the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Incubator Community Group (W3C WICG), is build to offer a universal platform that could be adopted by browser makers in future versions of their software. Connecting USB Devices to the Web WebUSB API  allows USB-connected devices, from keyboards, mice, 3D printers and hard drives to complex Internet of Things (IoTs) appliances, to be addressed by Web pages. The aim is to help hardware manufacturers have their USB devices work on any platform, including Web, without having any need to write native drivers or SDKs for a dedicated platform. Besides controlling the hardware, a Web page could also install firmware ...
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Stackable USB Drive With Virtually Unlimited Memory

Stackable USB Drive With Virtually Unlimited Memory It would seem like flash drives are old news by now. You put more and more memory into them and increase the price, and that’s about it, right? Modular USB drive That is not exactly how some people would like to see it. There is apparently far more ingenuity that can be pushed into a flash drive than just adding memory to it. Modular thinking has been around for quite some time, and it’s always been a great way to customize technology. The concept is far from fresh, but when applied to a flash drive, it ultimately becomes a whole new way of storing data. A USB flash drive usually comes in a predetermined size, which makes it quite limited. There are plenty of new designs being realized at the moment, and one of them is the stackable USB flash drive. The idea comes from concept designer  Hyunsoo Song  from SADI and is called Amoeba Modular  USB Flash Drive . Even though it’s not a new conce...

IoT growth rate to accelerate after 2020

IoT growth rate to accelerate after 2020 The IoT market in India is currently growing at 41% and will continue to grow at the same rate till 2020, says WATConsult report. IoT refers to a technology that connects sensors and devices to the Internet, collects their data and automates processes and decision-making.   New Delhi:  Home automation is poised to become the next big thing in India with consumers increasingly opting for video door bells, voice-assisted technologies (like Alexa and Google Home), smart bulbs and surveillance systems. This growth comes on the back of increasing adoption of the internet of things (IoT) by Indian consumers owing to increasing internet penetration, rising smartphone usage and expanding social networks, said a report published by social media agency WATConsult, a part of Dentsu Aegis Network. IoT refers to a technology that connects sensors and devices to the Internet, collects their data and automates processes and ...

Useful Tips To Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Help you to overcome with the fear of public speaking  The average person ranks the fear of public speaking higher than the fear of death. The truth is, this fear could be hurting your professional and personal life. You may have been there before. You feel nervous, your palms sweat, your stomach ties itself into knots. You don’t want to do it. You would rather do anything else than talk to someone. Is this you? In business, it is essentially important for you to be able to get your point across. It is likely that all of us will one day have to speak in public. Whether we are giving a formal presentation to an audience, or simply asking our boss for a promotion, speaking skills are essential to getting ahead in a professional setting. The fear of public speaking is very real. However, there are techniques to help you overcome your fears. There are even ways to help harness your energy in a positive way. Keep reading if you want to know how. . . ...

Google Pixel XL Specifications

                           G o o g l e Pixel XL                                                                           Google Pixel XL smartphone was launched in October 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels at a PPI of 534 pixels per inch.  The Google Pixel XL is powered by 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Google Pixel XL packs a 12.3-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The Google Pixel XL runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3450mAh non rem...