Episode 35: Raspberry Pi creator Eben Upton shares ideas for the Pi Zero

Sure it’s a week after Thanksgiving, but we are all about Pi with this week’s episode. Yes, I went there! With the launch of the Raspberry Pi Zero, the cheapest Linux computer yet at $5, we invited Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton on the show to discuss how Google’s Eric Schmidt helped inspire the cheaper computer, when it might be available to buy again and his ideas for connected projects. We also discussed what’s missing and how to add things like connectivity and battery life. He also gives a bit of advice for engineers and non-engineers alike. The Raspberry Pi Zero.Photographer: Matt Richardson But before we get to Pi, Kevin and I discuss the VTech hacks and a scary survey from SEC Consult, that lays out how many vendors of connected products are sharing code and thus, sharing static keys used for encryption. This is a big problem as connected devices proliferate, and one the industry is already addressing. Still, it’s worth delving into. We also got a little holiday cheer going, as I described how I used my Amazon Echo and SmartThings (or Wink) plus my GE/Jasco outdoor modules and Wemo indoors to create a voice command that lets me “Turn on Christmas.” So please, listen up and enjoy the show. Hosts: Kevin Tofel and Stacey Higginbotham Guest: Eben Upton, creator of the Raspberry Pi Exploited kids accounts and everything is vulnerable Have a connected holiday with Alexa What on earth is the Raspberry Pi? Let’s talk about specs Whew, now let’s talk about how this whole cheap computer thing happened The post Episode 35: Raspberry Pi creator Eben Upton shares ideas for the Pi Zero appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.