10 cybersecurity experts to follow on Twitter

Often full of industry insider jokes, security researchers on Twitter offer something many other accounts don't have: a voice of dutiful skepticism.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 12, 2018

Indeed job board sees massive growth in AV postings

The company said listings have grown by 668% since 2015, with the San Jose, CA metro area the most popular part of the country for jobs in the field.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 11, 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

NYC's new Transit Tech Lab looks to private sector for subway solutions

Companies will be asked by the MTA to offer new ways to predict and lessen the impact of train delays and make buses run more efficiently.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 11, 2018

San Francisco transit tests earthquake alert system

The warning, part of a three-state system, gives people a few seconds headway to take cover, while slowing trains to prevent derailments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2018

Microsoft partners with Singapore ride-hailing service Grab

The pair will collaborate in areas like machine learning and AI, as well as on other projects like deploying in-car entertainment and productivity.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 10, 2018

To build a diverse workforce, cities must assimilate diverse talent

Anthony Amato of Workforce Opportunity Services shared his insights on where cities and companies fall short on diversity, and how workforces can be enhanced with proper training strategies.  

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 10, 2018

San Francisco transit to modernize fare payment system

The main improvements revolve around a mobile app and virtual payment options, as well as better integration with alternative modes like bike-share and paratransit.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2018

Harnessing the power of video to create smart cities

Technologies like AI and machine learning may one day make cities smarter, but in the mean time municipalities should focus on proven, mature tech solutions, such as video surveillance systems.

By Scott Dunn • Oct. 9, 2018

Los Angeles to expand cybersecurity lab

Bolstered by a $3 million federal grant, the city will expand the capabilities of a public-private partnership to protect against cyberattacks.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2018

Ford patents system to steer AVs by phone

Cars could be controlled by tilting the phone in one direction, or with a virtual steering wheel on screen to be controlled by the user's finger.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2018

How Coral Gables, FL uses smart tech to prepare for hurricane season

As Florida braces for Hurricane Michael, the city will rely on a "well-planned and engineered network" to maintain critical communications and boost resiliency. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2018

On the smart city journey, everyone goes at their own pace

At Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC, leaders said that progress varies by jurisdiction, while it is key to change the conversation around innovation inside government.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2018

Sidewalk Labs advisor quits Toronto project over privacy concerns

Saadia Muzaffar said organizers showed "apathy and a lack of leadership regarding shaky public trust" over data and privacy concerns.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 8, 2018

Why us? 6 months after ransomware attack Atlanta has no answers

It's possible a vulnerability was found during a random scan and a hacker said, "we got a live one here," according to a security advisor.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 8, 2018

Tesla touts Autopilot safety in first quarterly report

The car company says drivers using its semi-autonomous system experience a lower rate of accidents or “crash-like events” than those driving without Autopilot.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 8, 2018

Toyota and SoftBank to partner on mobility services

The pair hope to create a "safer and more comfortable mobility society” through ride-sharing, artificial intelligence, autonomy and big data.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 5, 2018

NSF unveils $22.6M investment in Smart and Connected Communities program

During a keynote at Smart Cities Week, NSF's Erwin Gianchandani reflected on the importance of community engagement, university collaboration and integrative research.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 5, 2018

Philadelphia awards innovation grants to 7 pilot programs

The funding is intended to encourage municipal employees to share their ideas for improving government operations and services.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 5, 2018

Dockless Digest: Bird unveils delivery service, 'ruggedized' new fleet

Bird Zero promises a longer battery, wider and longer chassis and an integrated digital display with a speedometer and an improved GPS tracker.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 5, 2018

Targeting 1T annual trips worldwide, dockless companies see room to grow

Representatives of three dockless operators said on a conference call that U.S. cities still have not seen the full extent of the scooter- and bike-share invasion.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 5, 2018

Chicago to pilot tool to boost disability access for smart cities

The Smart City Digital Inclusion Maturity Model, designed with Microsoft, analyzes a range of city functions and defines performance indicators and metrics towards expanding accessibility.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 4, 2018

2018 Readiness Challenge winners reflect on their smart city journeys

Representatives from Cary, NC; Las Vegas; Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Virginia and Puerto Rico all took the stage at Smart Cities Week to share how they have benefited from the program thus far. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 4, 2018

Uber unveils first scooter fleet in Santa Monica, CA

This launch, which follows the company's recent commitment to more sustainable mobility options, further levels the playing field between Uber and its top rival, Lyft.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 4, 2018

Cities need 'new global playbook' to solve problems, Intel expert says

In a speech at Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC, Sameer Sharma urged governments to "think big, but be pragmatic" as they innovate.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2018

City leaders call for greater collaboration with private sector on innovation

Three panelists at Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC admitted they can do more to work with technology companies, but said a lack of trust hinders that.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2018