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Is Zigbee being replaced by Thread?

Thread is not fully replacing Zigbee, but it is becoming the main pick for many new smart home devices while Zigbee keeps ...
Ars Technica

Any COM objects / IActiveScript users? Can't figure out how to run in a thread (if possible)

I've a program that uses IActiveScript to run custom JavaScript (JScript). My issue is that this is a synchronous call and blocks the GUI thread while running. 99% of the time, the scripts are short ...
Business Wire

Introducing Thread: A New Wireless Networking Protocol for the Home

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognizing the need for a new and better way to connect products in the home, seven companies today announced that they’ve joined forces to form the Thread Group ...
InfoWorld

Python threading and subprocesses explained

Python lets you parallelize workloads using threads, subprocesses, or both. Here's what you need to know about Python's thread and process pools and Python threads after Python 3.13. By default, ...
Twice

Nest Looks To Jump-Start Thread Standard With OpenThread

Nest introduced OpenThread today, an open-source reference code implementation of the Thread networking protocol. With OpenThread, Nest aims to make the wireless connection technology used in its ...
The Verge

If you have one of these Thread border routers, your smart home will be Matter-ready

With Thread 1.3.0, a HomePod Mini, Echo, and Nest Hub can work together on a single Thread network With Thread 1.3.0, a HomePod Mini, Echo, and Nest Hub can work together on a single Thread network ...
AppleInsider

Why Thread is a game-changer for Apple's HomeKit

Thread provides many substantial benefits over existing connectivity options, and now that Apple has added it to HomePod mini, it is poised to be a game-changer for the HomeKit platform. Here's why.