How space technology helps emergency personnel respond to disasters

When people hear about space technology, they may first think about satellite-powered GPS services or live-streamed rocket launches.

By Doug Postman • Nov. 19, 2019

Sidewalk Labs pledges to not sell user data collected from Toronto project

The Digital Innovation Appendix for the Google-backed project in Toronto says the government will "take the lead" on data management.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 19, 2019

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

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Cox Communications, Arizona State University to partner on incubation center

The Cox Connected Environments Collaboratory at ASU will help find IoT solutions for challenges like transportation, service delivery and energy.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 18, 2019

Center for Digital Government names top 5 digital cities

The first-place winners were recognized for their use of technology to serve citizens, update municipal services and enhance cybersecurity.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 15, 2019

CurbFlow pilot reduced double parking in DC by 64%

The DC Department of Transportation found the pilot created immediate safety improvements and made curbside deliveries more efficient.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2019

London, Bloomberg Associates debut tech dashboard for ‘good governance’

The city's Office of Technology and Innovation partnered with the consulting service to develop a dashboard that aligns tech tools for London's 32 boroughs. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 14, 2019

Vancouver tackles congestion with transportation hackathon

The Decode Congestion Hackathon addressed the "built-out" city's congestion issues, and could help with efforts to achieve zero traffic-related deaths. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 14, 2019

Charging stations help usher in the micromobility movement

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By Andrew Fox • Nov. 14, 2019

Knight Foundation offers $1M for innovative data collection ideas

The public's use of readily-available data is lagging and the Knight Foundation intends to provide citizens with the skills to enhance data literacy.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2019

Goodr CEO: Cities should reclassify food as a utility

The food waste app founder says hunger is a logistics issue, not a scarcity issue. Repurposing excess food diverts waste while helping those in need, "and every city should be happy about that."

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 13, 2019

Waymo to shutter Austin, TX operations

The Google-backed self-driving car company will relocate staff to its Phoenix and Detroit locations, which have acted as Waymo's main hubs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2019

Qualcomm's smart city head talks tech: 'If you're second, you're the first among all the losers'

The legacy telecom equipment company hopes to lead the 5G revolution and serve as the "Match.com of smart cities." 

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2019

5 strategic shifts that are making cities smarter: report

ABI Research identified the many ways cities are becoming more advanced and efficient, ranging from digital twins to smart spaces.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 11, 2019

T-Mobile pledges free 5G to all first responders if Sprint deal closes

This promise — worth $7.7 billion over 10 years — is not the first that T-Mobile has made to tout the potential benefits of its merger with Sprint.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 11, 2019

Microsoft partners with Charlotte, NC to boost smart city tech

Through a three-year agreement, the partners will create a regional center focused on STEM workforce development, internet of things tech and innovation.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 11, 2019

How should cities prep for 5G? 6 experts weigh in

"5G, for all its glories and what it will bring... [has] a darker side. It will exclude people, and we've got to find new models with the private sector," said Salford, England's chief digital officer.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 11, 2019

Uber AV involved in fatal crash couldn't detect jaywalkers

NTSB released a report that found the AV detected the victim 5.6 seconds before impact, but didn't classify her as a pedestrian because she was not in a crosswalk.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2019

Google to build $600M data center in unlikely burgeoning tech hub of New Albany, OH

Central Ohio has become a popular location for data centers thanks in part to huge tax cuts offered by the state, and an abundant source of electrical power.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2019

MIT showcases new navigation tech to improve robot deliveries

The context-based algorithm allows robots to reach their targets, like customers' front doors, more quickly and efficiently.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2019

Philadelphia to redistribute open data office

The Office of Open Data and Digital Transformation's 13 workers will either be moved to other offices or will leave at the end of the year when contracts expire.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2019

'5Genia' or '5G-rbage'? Tech's impact could save or destroy the environment

The fate of our climate depends on how new innovations are deployed, said Sara Neff, senior vice president for sustainability at the Kilroy Realty Corporation.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 6, 2019

Google expands crowdsourced transit app Pigeon to 5 new cities

The app enables riders to post notices on everything from subway congestion to how warm a station is, allowing for a more informed transit experience.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2019

P3s can help cities avoid ‘darker side’ of 5G

Speakers at DC5G said cities must be deliberate about their efforts to roll out small cells and engage early with the private sector on use cases.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2019

Microsoft to build smart cities tech hub in Syracuse, NY

Through a partnership with Microsoft, the city hopes to build on its "Syracuse Surge" strategy to develop south downtown with tech investments.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2019

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019