Emergency communications tech company raises $30M in funding round

RapidSOS aims to improve outcomes and have faster response times by sending data from connected devices to emergency responders.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2018

How Verizon's reorganization puts a focus on 5G

The reorganization marks a departure from the company's previous structure, which divided wireless and wired services into separate units.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

If smart cities center around data collection, why is water left out?

Despite many cities experiencing droughts, data on water availability, storage and use is surprisingly sparse — even in tech-forward states like California. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

Hyundai invests in computer learning firm allegro.ai

The investment marks yet another move by an automaker into the AI and tech space, as automakers seek out advanced systems that can bolster their AVs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Microsoft to use Moovit transit data for Azure Maps

The integration into the Azure suite mirrors efforts made by other mobility companies to ensure that users have real-time transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Transit app raises $17.5M with the help of unlikely investors: automakers

The investments are rather ironic considering the app is designed to help people get around urban areas without a personal vehicle and eventually "vaporize personal car ownership."

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018

Center for Digital Government names winners of data use survey

Los Angeles was named the top city with a population of 500,000, while Virginia Beach, VA and Coral Gables, FL were commended for integrating IoT sensors.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2018

Reports: Amazon to split HQ2 between NYC, Northern Virginia

Just days after word spread that three cities were in "late-stage" talks to win the much-anticipated HQ2, this latest news has sent shockwaves.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 6, 2018

New federal program could usher in the future of drone policy

The lesson is clear: Technology once regarded as futuristic is here, and it’s allowing local governments and private industry to think big.

By Joe Rinzel • Nov. 6, 2018

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

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