14 DAY TRIAL // ChillHub is the first smart refrigerator powered by Ubuntu Core and it's going to be showcased at the Moscone Center on May 12 – 13, 2015.
IoT is a new concept that stands for Internet of Things, and it basically describes the ecosystem that gathers all the devices capable of connecting to the Internet at the second annual Internet of Things World conference. People tend to think of phones, smart TVs, tablets, and computers when you say devices that can go online, but there are so many more out there that have online capabilities, and yet we don't think of them very often.
As you can imagine, IoT is an entire new pie, and everyone wants a slice. It's not difficult to understand why companies feel that they have to bring support for this kind of devices and Canonical is among the first to do so, with Ubuntu Snappy Core, an operating system that provides support and interactivity with those devices and a handy apps store on top of everything else.
Smart fridges are just the beginning
The IoT ecosystem is a fairly new one, and developers are still trying to find the best way of exploiting them. It will take a while to get some bizarre products powered by Ubuntu, but for now we have drones and fridges.
"‘Snappy’ Ubuntu Core powers Firstbuild’s ChillHub and is the smallest and most secure edition of Ubuntu, perfect for inventors, technologists, and makers. Snappy Ubuntu Core is a combination of an open platform with an app store that works across a range of devices, from tiny embedded boards to high-end switches and routers, sparking a rush of creativity in the maker and entrepreneur communities," reads the official announcement.
So, if you happen to pass by Ubuntu's booth (Stand 545) at the second annual Internet of Things World Conference, in San Francisco, Moscone Center, make sure that you also check this Ubuntu-powered fridge.
