Smart Appliances, Cameras, Door Locks… Beware! IoT Devices Are ‘Selling’ Your Privacy

Smart Appliances, Cameras, Door Locks... Beware! IoT Devices Are 'Selling' Your Privacy

IntroductionAfter the “N Room” incident in South Korea, public concern over privacy breaches from surveillance devices has resurfaced. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cameras and appliances are increasingly favored. However, some of these convenient IoT devices can also become the “eyes and ears” for criminals, forming a networked, chain-like … Read more

Great Resource! Client Implementation of IoT Device Communication Protocols

Great Resource! Client Implementation of IoT Device Communication Protocols

A true master always retains the heart of an apprentice! 1. Project Overview Great Resource! Client Implementation of IoT Device Communication Protocols 2. Functional Implementation ModBusTcp Read/Write Operations: ModBusTcp is a communication protocol used for communication with Modbus devices over Ethernet. The ModBusTcp component allows for read and write operations on Modbus devices. ModBusRtu Read/Write … Read more

Calm and Crazy: The Best and Worst IoT Devices of 2016

Calm and Crazy: The Best and Worst IoT Devices of 2016

Source: readwrite Author:CATE LAWRENCE Published by the IoT Think Tank Please cite the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— This article summarizes the six best and worst IoT devices of the year. What differences will you see? 2016 was an interesting year for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. In 2017, we will see a brand … Read more

Self-Compiled | LineageOS 22.2 | QPR2 | A15 Released for Redmi Note 8 Pro

Self-Compiled | LineageOS 22.2 | QPR2 | A15 Released for Redmi Note 8 Pro

Basic Information ROM Name: LineageOS ROM Version: 22.2 Android Version: 15 Developer: wuxin_begonia Build Date: 2025.4.9 Changelog 1. QPR2 Build 2. March Security Patch Notes 1. Does not include GAPPS 2. Does not include TWRP and firmware 3. Based on MIUI 12.5 base Download Please go to the download cloud to download ScreenshotsNo Heart Technology … Read more

Scarce Collection of LineageOS 18.1 System Default Native Wallpapers

Scarce Collection of LineageOS 18.1 System Default Native Wallpapers

In today’s highly homogenized smartphone market, pre-installed systems are often criticized for their bloat and rampant advertising. However, LineageOS, which emerged in 2016 as a successor to CyanogenMod, has become a “savior” for geek players and users of old devices due to its “ad-free and highly customizable” features. Although its latest version has evolved to … Read more

Installing LineageOS and PixelExperience on Xiaomi MIX2S

Installing LineageOS and PixelExperience on Xiaomi MIX2S

LineageOS There is official documentation available: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/polaris/ The installation steps are relatively simple; first, flash the specified MIUI version, and then flash LineageOS, and it should work fine. However, the official site only provides the latest version (Android 15) image, and higher versions of Android tend to crash during debugging with IDA 7.7. I am … Read more

The Rise of Ledesma: A Deep Dive into Argentina’s Sugar Empire

The Rise of Ledesma: A Deep Dive into Argentina's Sugar Empire

Good day to all the Chinese friends working hard in Argentina, today we are going to talk about the Argentine sugar giant Ledesma and the family behind it, the Blaquier family. Argentina produces over 2 million tons of sugar each year, and the cookies, seasonings, candies, and more that we consume are all reliant on … Read more

Comparison of OpenWRT, LEDE, and ImmortalWRT

Comparison of OpenWRT, LEDE, and ImmortalWRT

This article will delve into the three major mainstream open-source router firmware—OpenWRT、LEDE and ImmortalWRT—detailing their origins, features, applicable scenarios, and providing download links to help you choose the most suitable firmware. 1. OpenWRT 1.1 Background Introduction OpenWRT (Open Wireless Router) was born in 2004 and is a Linux-based embedded operating system originally developed for the … Read more

ThreadX Family Officially Returns with the Release of Version 6.4.2 After Transition to Eclipse

ThreadX Family Officially Returns with the Release of Version 6.4.2 After Transition to Eclipse

【Description】1. It has been almost 15 months since the announcement of the transition to the Eclipse Foundation on November 22, 2023, and we finally welcome the first version update. The transition took quite a while, but it has returned.2. Currently, any chip from any manufacturer can be used for free commercial purposes, which is the … Read more

Zephyr 4.1 Released: Performance Surpasses FreeRTOS and ThreadX

Zephyr 4.1 Released: Performance Surpasses FreeRTOS and ThreadX

FreeRTOS, as the most widely used RTOS in the market, has been the developer’s first choice due to its superior performance and permissive open-source terms.Since Microsoft made ThreadX open-source and free for commercial use at the end of 2023 (hosted by the Eclipse Foundation), it quickly attracted a large number of developers and rapidly captured … Read more