Tech & Data: Page 2
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MIT, Microsoft develop model to target AI 'blind spots'
Researchers said helping systems identify and correct knowledge gaps will allow driverless cars to react more safely to unfamiliar situations.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 29, 2019
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Deep DiveThe hype cools on 5G — but the revolution is still coming
Presentations on the wireless upgrade underwhelmed many at CES, but it remains an essential consideration when developing strategies around the next generation of consumer technology.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 29, 2019
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Q&AHow NYU's smart city-focused institute is helping mayors learn and engage
A collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Mayors is helping give city leaders a bigger role in innovation, where the private sector once dominated.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 28, 2019
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FCC's 5G order faces further scrutiny in courts, Congress
The order to streamline deployment of small cell infrastructure came into effect this morning, but is being challenged legally and legislatively.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 25, 2019
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Boeing completes first autonomous air taxi flight
The "flying car" completed a controlled takeoff, hover and landing, but has a ways to go before it will succeed at forward-flight mode.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2019
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Los Angeles' mobility data specification unlocks potential for data management
The API standard allows the city to gather, analyze and compare real-time data from MaaS companies — and can be duplicated in other cities, as well.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2019
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TomTom sells telematics arm to focus on navigation
Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Corp. acquired the telematics platform to assist its "journey to becoming a mobility solutions leader."
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 23, 2019
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Waymo to open AV factory in Michigan
The California-based company hasn't picked a specific location yet, but aims to create hundreds of jobs in the Detroit region.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2019
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OpinionIt's time for NYC to enhance its smart city status
Why Google and Amazon's latest moves in New York City should unite the five boroughs to modernize its communications infrastructure.
By Shrihari Pandit
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Uber exploring self-driving tech for bikes, scooters
Autonomous software would allow the dockless vehicles to drive themselves, removing the need for people to collect them at night for charging.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2019
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Nonprofit releases guidebook to help cities become 'broadband ready'
The Next Century Cities toolkit offers a step-by-step guide on how to assess and establish broadband options.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 18, 2019
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Bay Area Rapid Transit unveils new end-to-end trip planner
The new app will give riders information on driving, walking and biking routes, in addition to real-time public transit information.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019
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Q&AInside the Wi-Fi project illuminating Cincinnati's 'Smart Cincy' vision
Move over, Columbus. Ohio has a new smart city on the rise.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019
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OpinionThe curb; your enthusiasm
By reimagining the curb, we can explore other options for the space to better benefit the needs of people who live in, commute to and visit cities.
By Mark Lawrence
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StreetLight Data releases tool to measure bike, pedestrian traffic
The feature can help transportation planners measure the impact of multimodal investments and get a better sense of the mobility mix in a city.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2019
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Seattle tops ranking of best cities for STEM professionals
While the cities that topped the list are hardly surprising, the ranking does present some startling results: New York, soon to be home to Amazon, didn't even land in the top 50.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2019
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TransitScreen, MobilityData form open transit data platform
OpenMobilityData, which is being likened to OpenStreetMap by its creators, will fully integrate with transit data editors to allow for automatic data updates.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2019
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Are we really ready for flying cars?
At CES 2019, Smart Cities Dive picked up on five main challenges that industry leaders face to get flying cars off the ground — literally.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2019
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Gallup survey: Tulsa, OK residents optimistic about future, but challenges remain
The first-of-its-kind study found that while a majority believe the city is moving in the right direction, more work needs to be done to help more people thrive.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 10, 2019
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Sprint announces array of 5G, IoT projects at CES
The telecom's IoT core network and 5G will power smart city advancements and an AV test track.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2019
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25 industry leaders form PAVE campaign to spread AV education
Despite the reasons for a lack of trust in AVs, industry leaders know the ball is in their court to work with the public and policymakers to demystify AV tech.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 09, 2019
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OjO's sit-down scooter-share service debuts in Austin, TX
The scooters, which the company describes as "commute-focused," are equipped with on-board speakers that can offer navigation, alerts and music.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 09, 2019
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Uber workers give the formerly scandal-ridden company good marks in leaked survey
The report shows that an employer can make a comeback from reputation damage — if it takes the right steps.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 09, 2019
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Mobileye, Ordnance Survey partner to create high-quality maps of UK streets
Ordnance Survey vehicles will be outfitted with Mobileye technology to collect location data on infrastructure, which will then be cross-referenced with existing data sets to develop road maps.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 09, 2019
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Poll: Few Americans want government to restrict facial recognition tech
The Center for Data Innovation found only 26% of Americans want the government to "strictly limit" facial recognition technology.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 09, 2019