Uber asks Pennsylvania's permission to resume AV testing

The company had only been doing trials of its self-driving cars in manual mode on public streets following the fatal crash in Tempe, AZ earlier this year.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2018

3 cities in 'late-stage' talks to win Amazon HQ2

Reports suggest the winning location could end up in Dallas, New York or Arlington County, VA — but Amazon remains tight-lipped.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 5, 2018

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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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Blockchain tech company pitches futuristic ‘Innovation Park’ in Nevada

Blockchains LLC announced plans to develop the "smart city" near Reno, which would be anchored by a 1,000-acre innovation campus.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 5, 2018

Will Lime's battery concerns spark a recall ripple effect?

Lime has recalled approximately 2,000 scooters from California cities due to reports that some batteries have smoldered or caught fire.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

Waymo gets first approval to test fully self-driving cars in California

The first passengers will be Waymo employees, although the company says it will eventually open the vehicles to the public. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2018

Blockchain engineers join AI specialists as top paid software developers

As a short talent supply meets the high market demand, the average blockchain engineer salary falls between $150,000 and $175,000 per year. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 1, 2018

Detroit, Lime to pilot data tracking partnership for dockless vehicles

The city and company will partner with the National Association of City Transportation Officials to track usage data in a scheme that could scale nationwide.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 30, 2018

Cities and counties sue FCC over 5G vote

Three separate lawsuits led by San Jose, CA; Seattle; and Huntington Beach, CA seek a reversal of the rule that streamlines infrastructure deployment.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2018

Uber launches bike mobility dashboard for cities

The company says the tool includes features to protect Jump riders' privacy while still providing valuable data to cities. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2018

How Mall of America is leveraging the power of Bluetooth beacons

Mall of America is leveraging the power of Bluetooth beacons to improve the guest experience.

Oct. 30, 2018

At the Smart Columbus Experience Center, a glimpse into a city’s future

The center enables visitors to try out electric vehicles and learn more about upcoming innovations such as autonomous vehicles and kiosks.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 30, 2018

9 cities win $1M each in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ US Mayors Challenge

The honorees will use their prizes to begin implementing solutions to issues including homelessness, the opioid crisis, mobility, climate change and economic opportunity. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 29, 2018

Illinois creates, launches immediately, statewide AV initiative

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed an executive order launching Autonomous Illinois, which governs autonomous vehicle development and use on public roads.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2018

Trump calls for national spectrum strategy ahead of 5G rollout

A presidential memorandum urges a comprehensive government strategy that includes policy recommendations to increase access for all users.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 29, 2018

‘Technology alone cannot solve our problems’: Top takeaways from Smart Regions Conference

Speakers in Columbus, OH, emphasized the need for cities to put people first, but the age gap between elected leaders and smart city proponents could be a hindrance.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 29, 2018

Winners announced in first Smart Infrastructure Challenge

Honorees receive up to $10 million in four categories, although of the 80 total project proposals, officials said that between 75% and 80% could receive some backing.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 29, 2018

Verizon adds hurricane-hit Panama City, FL to 5G rollout

The telecom is spending $25 million to build what it said will be "the most technologically advanced wireless network in the area.".

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 26, 2018

Chicago to test digital info screens in buses

The screens will be similar to those at rail stations showing real-time trip information, service alerts and public safety announcements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2018

Austin, TX testing connected stoplights in USDOT trial

The city fitted five intersections with infrastructure to connect vehicles to traffic signals as part of a US Department of Transportation (USDOT) challenge.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 26, 2018

Samsung and NEC to partner on 5G technology

The deal seeks to combine both companies' expertise in infrastructure and IT solutions, and provide telecoms and businesses with tailored 5G strategies.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 25, 2018

Lyft buys AR company Blue Vision Labs to boost AV division

The London-based company creates 3D maps of cities based on crowd-sourced images from car-mounted camera phones.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 25, 2018

Coord's new Surveyor app gives cities the power to digitally map curb rules

Surveyor enables users to digitally log signage details and measure curb space using augmented reality — which is quicker and more cost-effective than traditional pen-and-paper methods.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 24, 2018

Why tech pros are choosing the Tar Heel state over Silicon Valley

Living near Silicon Valley is no longer a prerequisite for a lucrative career in technology — and that's a very expensive sigh of relief for some.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 24, 2018

Los Angeles tech companies make diversity, engagement pledge

Signatories of PledgeLA will have to complete an annual survey on the diversity of their workforce and their civic engagement, including factors like volunteering and offering mentor programs.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 24, 2018

Controversial Amazon facial recognition software gets 2nd Orlando pilot

The next phase of the city's Rekognition trial will help identify people in a crowd, although the American Civil Liberties Union says it violates civil rights.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 23, 2018