Tech & Data
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CES showcases 6 trends to shape smart cities in 2021
From new "as-a-service" offerings to growing e-bike demand, Smart Cities Dive outlined six trends that experts anticipate will influence cities in the year ahead.
By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale , Cailin Crowe • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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AV policy should focus on safety and public trust, experts say
During a digital CES 2021 panel, public and private sector autonomous vehicle experts discussed the progress made since AV 4.0 was unveiled at least year's show, and the work that still needs to be done.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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TrendlineCitizen Engagement
In a time when connection is more important than ever, cities are tapping innovative tools and strategies to engage their citizens and keep communities healthy.
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Cisco explains its smart city software exit
The company will fold its Kinetic for Cities software platform, but told Smart Cities Dive it remains "deeply committed" to inclusive, sustainable and secure cities.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch
Episode 2 coming on Jan. 25. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Photo illustration by Kendall Davis/Industry Dive; photographs by Gage Skidmore and Getty Images
DC, tech firms enact Inauguration Day safety precautions
As Mayor Muriel Bowser prepares area residents for the Jan. 20 event, Airbnb and Lime take action to minimize risky travel.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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UPS, Verizon partner on 5G drone delivery in Florida
Many details on the partnership have yet to be disclosed, but the companies say 5G will be important to scaling delivery fleets.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Cornell illustrates model for mass COVID-19 testing
The university tests between 6,000 and 7,000 samples a day, which is the result of community buy-in, efficiency and partnerships, leaders said in a webinar.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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Automotive tech takes the digital stage at CES 2021
Leading OEMs and automakers remotely tuned in to the annual electronics show to tout new innovations in V2X, electric and driverless technologies.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Pankewytch, George. (2009). "Old Town Hall, Salem MA" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pandemic highlights perks of $1M digitization effort in Salem, MA
The city has digitized about 1.3 million files dating back to the 1600s, which has reduced burdens on staff and eased access for city residents as operations shifted largely online.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Evgenii. (2017). "Philadelphia" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Philadelphia RFP looks to measure city's digital divide
The RFP follows the launch of PHLConnectED, a two-year program to provide free in-home internet and cellular devices to K-12 families.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Balancing Act
In this first episode of City Surveillance Watch, a new limited podcast series, reporter Kate Kaye explores the inherent dichotomy of data-hungry technologies that, while promising to make cities safer, can be considered forms of surveillance.
By Kate Kaye • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Urban mobility will center on MaaS, driverless delivery: report
As cities look to manage their curb space amid increasing dependence on shared mobility and delivery services, cooperation between cities and the private sector will be essential, Lux Research found.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 08, 2021 -
Stojkovic, Nenad. (2020). "Online teaching. Little girl working on the laptop." [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NYC sued over homeless shelters' lack of Wi-Fi for students
The lawsuit aims to accelerate the deployment of Wi-Fi in shelters, as remote learning continues for many of the city's 114,000 students experiencing homelessness.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 06, 2021 -
FAA: New drone rules address safety, boost operational flexibility
While the U.S. has seen a flurry of drone activity, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 06, 2021 -
5G misinformation likely provoked Nashville, TN bombing: reports
The bomber may have been paranoid about the technology's debunked roles in spying or in spreading the coronavirus, according to local media reports.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 05, 2021 -
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7 mobility startups to watch in 2021
These startups offer compelling solutions to the range of challenges the pandemic has introduced to U.S. cities.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 05, 2021 -
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Q&AMeet the 'anti-tech bro' scooter CEO calling out her competition
Veo CEO Candice Xie says her company reached profitability in May, months ahead of Lime. Now, she's clapping back at her competitors' "PR plays."
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 05, 2021 -
The smart city news that shaped 2020
Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.
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Opinion
Cleantech needs to be useful first, sustainable second
While the cleanest tech may be what many retailers and consumers are looking for, it's the precise opposite of what our commercial buyers want.
By Darren Anderson • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Spin touts on-vehicle AI platform in NYC permit application
An exclusive partnership to bring DroverAI's PathPilot technology to Spin's fleet could help the operator stand out in New York's highly-competitive scooter pilot.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Opinion
5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better
From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.
By Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Williams, Antrell. (2015). "New Orleans Skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
New Orleans leaders share lessons from 2019 cyberattack
CIO Kimberly LaGrue said early and intensive preparations were key to preventing disaster and recovering without paying a ransom to the hackers.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Motional, Lyft to launch multimarket robotaxi service in 2023
The plans will expand on the partners' current robotaxi service in Las Vegas, which has served over 100,000 rides since its 2018 launch.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Amazon gives first look at Zoox autonomous robotaxi
The subsidiary said the electric, autonomous vehicle is built for "dense, urban environments" and can reach up to 75 miles per hour in both directions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 16, 2020 -
L, Scott. (2015). "1_E1C1614" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago dashboard tracks local trust in police
The Chicago Police Department partnered with data research company Elucd to gain a hyperlocal pulse on how residents feel about their safety and trust for the police.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 15, 2020
