Startup launches for digital ad screens on ride-hailing vehicles

Firefly allows ride-hailing drivers to make extra money from the ads, while local governments will receive data on air and mobility conditions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2018

DriveOhio unveils strategic plan for drone research

The state’s autonomous vehicle research office announced a strategic partnership with the Ohio UAS Center to research how drones can fit into smart air and ground traffic control.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 6, 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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Lime, Populus enter data-sharing agreement with Seattle

The real-time data will inform city leaders about aspects of the LimePod car-sharing program, including parking space use.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2018

CDOs pen letter to MaaS companies requesting data-sharing standardization

The letter from the Civic Analytics Network listed recommendations under eight main points including data standards, data access, fee structures and equity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2018

Calgary, Alberta unveils 4 new smart city initiatives

The city will use sensors to monitor noise pollution, air quality and golf cart usage at its municipal course, and add better disabled access to city buildings.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 4, 2018

Uber reportedly in talks for multibillion-dollar scooter acquisition

The company has recently held acquisition talks with both Bird and Lime, according to The Information, with a purchase possible by year's end.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 3, 2018

Lawmakers raise 'serious concerns' about Amazon facial recognition software

In a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, eight Democratic elected officials asked for an explanation on how the Rekognition software works and how it will protect privacy rights.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 3, 2018

Civic Engagement Program of the Year: Austin Blockchain Collective

The group advocates for and showcases blockchain-based companies, projects and innovations, and hopes to increase the city's blockchain exposure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 3, 2018

Technology of the Year: FirstNet

The dedicated tech for first responders has helped deal with emergencies like Hurricane Florence, the wildfires in California and mass shootings.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 3, 2018

Wisconsin colleges turn in 300-plus submissions to Foxconn 'Smart Cities' competition

The tech company has a deal with the state to build a factory in exchange for a massive subsidy, and is working with higher education to build its workforce.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 3, 2018

Groups call for Congressional hearings on T-Mobile-Sprint merger

While the telecoms' combined potential would foster a massive 5G push, some are concerned a merger "would create a new wireless behemoth."

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 30, 2018

Drone rules may not be finalized until 2022

Technical challenges, financing concerns and a lack of consensus over air traffic management best practices may push back regulatory timelines.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 29, 2018

How data and autonomy are changing fleet management

Fleetonomy Co-founder and CEO Israel Duanis said the growth in autonomous vehicles will require intelligent, automated systems to manage them.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 28, 2018

National Landing in pictures: A walk through Amazon's new VA headquarters location

Photos show the untapped potential of National Landing. But can Amazon, local developers and officials stave off the negative consequences Seattle incurred?

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 28, 2018

DriveOhio continues to advance state as 'premier testing ground' for AVs

Marysville, OH is the latest participant of the DriveOhio Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program, joining cities including Athens, Columbus and Dublin.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 27, 2018

Verizon to help make Boston the 'best digital city' in the US

Verizon will expand its wireless broadband and TV options to underserved neighborhoods in the city and will partner on smart communities solutions.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 27, 2018

AWS launches cloud service to help developers test robotics applications

The service can be used for a slew of innovative ideas, but one area the company especially highlighted is "receiving and processing sensor data." 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2018

Brookings: 9.5M workers could be affected by AV deployment

The workers affected are in fields like driving, vehicle design, manufacturing, construction, shipping and surveyors. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 26, 2018

Lessons learned: How smaller cities can get smart

Every municipality, regardless of its size and means, faces challenges when it comes to serving citizens. It’s critical for local governments to find a way around these barriers.

By Matt Bosch • Nov. 26, 2018

NYU's Urban Future Lab announces startup competition

The 2018 Urban Future Prize Competition will award two startups $50,000 for new smart city and smart grid technologies.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 21, 2018

Why Amazon picked Nashville, TN

Sure, New York City and Northern Virginia are grabbing HQ2 headlines. But Music City scored too.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 21, 2018

San Francisco Bay Area considers electronic tolling to reduce congestion

The plan likely would involve removing the existing toll booths on the region's bridges, and would save drivers an estimated five minutes on their journeys.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies, partners announce 10 cities for economic mobility project

Participants will work with advisors from Bloomberg's What Works Cities to develop data-driven practices that measure barriers to economic progress.

By Jason Plautz • Updated June 19, 2019

Partnership offers free tech training for NYC moms

Google is reportedly footing the bill for the nine-week program aimed at college-educated moms who want to re-enter the workforce, start a business or change careers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2018

NYC, Barcelona and Amsterdam partner to protect digital rights

The Cities Coalition for Digital Rights will develop policies and resources to protect citizens in areas including universal and equal internet access and data protection.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 19, 2018