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

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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

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

Ford calls for shared language of self-driving cars

The automaker called for a universal signaling system for autonomous vehicles to communicate their intent to pedestrians, bikers and other drivers.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 4, 2018

Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness

$3 million in funding will help the research centers contribute toward solving some of Portland, OR's pressing problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 3, 2018

Startup founded by Apple vets debuts advanced LiDAR for AVs

Aeva co-founder Mina Rezk wrote in a blog post that the technology will "play a big part in enabling autonomous vehicles to go mainstream."

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2018

NYC unveils plan to become leader of cybersecurity innovation

Cyber NYC, which will receive a combined $100 million in investments from the city and private partners, will seek to create 10,000 jobs in the sector.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2018

Seattle to appeal FCC's 5G order

Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Attorney Pete Holmes said the plan undermines local control of infrastructure and could damage agreements with telecom companies.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 3, 2018

Amazon investment in prefab home company could signal smart home expansion

The e-commerce giant's investment in Plant Prefab through its Amazon Alexa Fund comes on the heels of other smart home technology partnerships.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 2, 2018

Why IoT is the key to autonomous transportation on a massive urban scale

Internet-connected sensors in phones, in vehicles, on roads and in buildings will transform how travelers interact with vehicles and how they move and live in the world's urban centers.

By Michael Cottle • Oct. 2, 2018

California passes net neutrality law, but DOJ sues over attempt to 'frustrate federal policy'

The state frequently sets the tone for what eventually becomes national rules for best practices in technology.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2018

NTSB: Improved car design, infrastructure, data use could prevent pedestrian deaths

The National Transportation Safety Board offered a number of suggestions for improving pedestrian safety following a year-long investigation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

Port of San Diego hit by cyberattack, ransomware demand

Goods are still moving at the port but some public services have been affected, while attackers demanded payment in Bitcoin.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

To promote US leadership on 5G, officials call for government to step aside

At a White House summit on the technology, elected officials pledged to partner with businesses and help the country move ahead of China and South Korea.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 1, 2018

Traffic data startup wins DC civic app contest

Road Vision uses AI to translate video feeds into traffic mobility and safety information, and will be beta-tested with the city government.

By Chris Teale , Jason Plautz • Updated Feb. 19, 2019