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IOT 101 - Minimizing Wifi Battery Consumption in IOT projects

In the early development stages of PetDrifts, we faced significant challenges with our MVP, which included a custom PCB equipped with an ESP32 C3 mini, sensor, and a Li-ion battery. One of the major issues was the rapid draining of the battery, a critical problem in our IoT device design

Writing Kubernetes CronJobs: A Simple Guide

Kubernetes CronJobs are a powerful tool for running scheduled tasks within your Kubernetes cluster. Think of them as cron jobs for containers — they allow you to automate tasks like backups, batch jobs, or routine cleanups. In this guide, we'll walk through how to set up a CronJob in Kubernetes with

Elon Musk’s AI Startup, xAI, Hits $50 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is now valued at $50 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. The xAI valuation has doubled since spring, showing its rapid growth in the competitive AI industry. xAI Raises $5 Billion in New Funding In its latest funding round, xAI raised $5 billion,

The Essence of Paul Grahm's Essay on Hard Work: How to Hard Work

In the realm of success and achievement, the concept of hard work often gets oversimplified. Paul Graham, a luminary in the tech and startup world, offers an exploration of what it truly means to work hard in his enlightening essay, "How to Work Hard." Through his rich narrative and insightful

Port scanning using esp32 and micropython

In this tutorial we will be coding our own port scanner for port scanning using esp32 and micropython. Please note that this is for educational purposes only. Scanning networks without permission can be illegal and unethical. Lets dive into a brief introduction of port scanning, why its unethical and then

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