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Barnes, Elvert. (2021). "IMG_8075" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Police departments face scrutiny for COVID relief spending
From Honolulu to Grand Rapids, MI, city police departments are under the microscope for potentially controversial purchases with pandemic relief dollars.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Shot Spotter
Oakland, CA to reconsider 'totally unproven' ShotSpotter tech
Oakland Privacy Commission Chair Brian Hofer says he recognizes some benefits of ShotSpotter, such as getting police to crime scenes faster — but he isn’t so sure it’s worth the money.
By Kate Kaye • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSmart 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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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Setting Guardrails
In the final episode of this three-part series, reporter Kate Kaye assesses existing government policy and law for surveillance tech. (Spoiler: there isn’t much.)
By Kate Kaye • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Episode resources and links
A comprehensive list of reports, studies, articles and policy information referenced in the City Surveillance Watch audio series.
By Smart Cities Dive • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Retrieved from City of Detroit, MI on January 29, 2021
Privacy concerns still loom over Detroit's Project Green Light
As the green light network expands to over 700 Detroit locations, concerned citizens argue the program is reminiscent of public safety pay-to-play.
By Kate Kaye • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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'Scooter-hailing' is on the horizon at Spin
The company has entered an exclusive partnership with Tortoise to bring three-wheeled teleoperated scooters to cities in North America and Europe.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Network Effect
In this second episode of City Surveillance Watch, reporter Kate Kaye takes listeners on a journey to Detroit, Kansas City, New Orleans and beyond for a glimpse at how surveillance tech affects real lives.
By Kate Kaye • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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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The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislationAV 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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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
A comprehensive archive of the limited audio series that explores the inherent dichotomy of city technologies that can double as surveillance.
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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 -
Courtesy of Verizon
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 -
Retrieved from Flickr user Clarice Oliveira on January 11, 2021
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. 8, 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. 6, 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. 6, 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. 5, 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. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Veo
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. 5, 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.
Jan. 4, 2021
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