Tech & Data
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OpinionPersonal transport: What changes will we see in the near future?
While there will always be a demand for personal transport, cities must figure out how to better support systems that reduce environmental impacts and congestion.
By Radim Cmar • May 17, 2019 -
Q&ATransit Tech Lab's mission to solve NYC's subway 'crisis'
Rachel Haot, executive director of the Transportation Innovation Partnership, offered insights on the accelerator that's prepping startups to pilot transit solutions with the MTA.
By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2019 -
AT&T and San Jose, CA reach agreement on smart cities tech, digital divide funding
The company is installing internet of things devices at 14 parks, while the city will also get more than 100 Wi-Fi extenders to improve wireless connectivity.
By Jason Plautz • May 16, 2019 -
What San Francisco's facial recognition technology ban means for other cities
The approved ordinance could set a precedent for the city's peers, which must balance their residents' safety and privacy when using such tools.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 16, 2019 -
Report: Ransomware attacks against cities increasing
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future found attackers are stumbling into opportunities to hit governments, indicating security weaknesses.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2019 -
Coord releases visual curb data, asset tool
The data mobility company said Curb Analytics will help planners and businesses see data and regulations in a visual and adaptable way.
By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2019 -
Study: Ride-hailing 'biggest contributor' to San Francisco's traffic congestion
Researchers in Science Advances emphasized that data gaps have led to conflicting conclusions about the industry's impact on cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 14, 2019 -
Uber, Lyft test taxi line-esque feature to lessen airport confusion, wait times
The ride-hailing competitors' new pick-up features to improve efficiency will be tried out at Portland (OR) International Airport.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 14, 2019 -
New Cyberspace Solarium Commission pledges action on 5G safety
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-ME, told reporters that the group will review all cyber threats facing the U.S. and make recommendations by year's end.
By Chris Teale • May 14, 2019 -
Deep DiveIs LiDAR a 'fool's errand'?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the technology will soon be obsolete in autonomous vehicles, but others have said it will long be part of a suite of safety tools.
By Chris Teale • May 14, 2019 -
Chicago transit agency expands free Wi-Fi to all downtown subway stations
CTA first added public Wi-Fi in January, at one station, with the intention for expansion throughout the year.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019 -
Silicon Valley, NYC top ranking of best regions for startups
Accelerator and research group Startup Genome also identified London, Beijing and Boston as top-five startup regions.
By Jason Plautz • May 13, 2019 -
UK's newest ride-hailing app aims to give control back to drivers, riders
With xooox, drivers can can set their own fares while passengers can search for taxis based on type of cab, emissions, ETA and accessibility.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019 -
Toyota, Panasonic to form joint venture on smart housing
The partnership is the latest example of automakers looking outside their traditional domain amid rapid changes in mobility.
By Jason Plautz • May 10, 2019 -
Project Owl's 'clusterducks' are bringing emergency Wi-Fi networks to disaster-prone communities
Through a unique IoT and software solution, the IBM-backed project aims to keep first responders connected to the public in the event of a natural disaster.
By Kristin Musulin • May 09, 2019 -
Q&AHow VR, 5G and P3s can enhance local hurricane preparedness
Venture Smarter director Rhonda Binda highlighted how the emergence of new tech and collaborative opportunities are helping cities boost resiliency in the face of natural disasters.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 08, 2019 -
FAA projects massive growth in commercial drone use
The administration said the number could triple by 2023, far outpacing the non-commercial drone market, which it said appears to be slowing down.
By Jason Plautz • May 07, 2019 -
The Weather Company: Nearly half of Americans have no severe weather plan
The IBM-owned company also predicts a slightly less active Atlantic hurricane season this year, though three of which could be major storms.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 06, 2019 -
California bill would regulate data collected from smart speakers
The Anti-Eavesdropping Act would impose a fine of up to $2,500 per connected device for companies that violate the data protection rules
By Jason Plautz • May 06, 2019 -
Deep DivePrivacy concerns abound as IoT devices grow in use
Lawmakers tackle safety and security issues, while an Internet Society survey said a majority of people find the devices "creepy."
By Chris Teale • May 06, 2019 -
Inside the CDC's epidemiological e-scooter study
A three-month study of scooter usage in Austin, TX found injuries often aren't due to collisions with cars — and helmet usage is nearly nonexistent.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 03, 2019 -
OpinionHow better technology can power smarter, safer cities
It’s not always easy to fulfill the potential that technology has to improve services and the general well-being of the public, but the opportunity is there for the taking.
By Gil Elbaz • May 03, 2019 -
Knight Foundation invests $1M in Miami startup community
The funds will support nine projects to build deeper connections between local startup founders, investors and high-potential talent.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 02, 2019 -
US Ignite, Amazon Web Services among partners of Smart City Startup Accelerator
The eight-week program will enable developers to launch a cloud-based business or service that helps solve problems in cities.
By Chris Teale • May 02, 2019 -
URBAN-X graduates 5th cohort of city-focused startups
The seven startups include companies working to digitize construction processes and create waste analytics systems.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 01, 2019
