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

Is 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

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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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

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 9, 2019

The smartest cities in the U.S.

A growing number of pioneers are stepping up to help lay the groundwork for the truly smart cities of the future

By Brian Buntz • May 8, 2019

How 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 8, 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 7, 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 6, 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 6, 2019

Privacy 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 6, 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 3, 2019

How 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 3, 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 2, 2019

Safe driving app takes top prize in US Ignite/AWS contest

How’s My Driving, empowering pedestrians and cyclists to report dangerous driving, won $50,000 in Amazon credits at a pitch event in Washington, DC.

By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 20, 2019

The rise of automatic license plate recognition

The rise of automatic license plate recognition

By Matt Hill • May 1, 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 1, 2019

Uber adds London's transit info to app

The integration of real-time subway, bus, train and light rail schedules comes just months after Uber won back its right to operate in the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2019

Amazon to open new Denver office, add 400 tech jobs

Denver has pitched itself as a promising tech city because of the surrounding research labs, a trained workforce and its quality of life.

By Jason Plautz • May 1, 2019

Motus Ventures launches AI-focused fund

The Smart World Innovation Fund, which is projected to reach $30 million, aims to advance technologies such as robotics and internet of things.

By Jason Plautz • April 30, 2019

Johns Hopkins University launches Centers for Civic Impact

The effort will help the public sector use data better to improve citizens' lives, improve employees' technological skills and more effectively deliver services.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 30, 2019

Can cities stay beautiful in the age of 5G?

From utility poles to bulky equipment boxes, city residents and officials are concerned that infrastructure to support 5G can diminish aesthetics.

By Jason Plautz • April 30, 2019

TransitCenter's new tool helps cities track ridership trends

The mapping tool aggregates information from multiple national databases and lets users compare trends across various U.S. cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 29, 2019