The air up there: Air quality sensors inhale slews of data

From wildfire smoke to traffic pollutants, air quality sensors track data to help city leaders make informed interventions, and their use across cities is growing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 6, 2018

Amazon's stock valuation hits $1T

The e-tailer and tech company is still far behind its primary rivals in terms of profitability, but its explosive growth has wowed investors, who show no signs of losing faith in Amazon's future.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 5, 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

Los Angeles approves new rules, 1-year pilot for dockless vehicles

Companies must obtain a permit through the city's Department of Transportation, and each will be limited to 3,000 bikes and scooters.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 2018

5 global governments demand access to encrypted data

The "Five Eyes" say the backdoor demand is for law enforcement agencies to "lawfully access data" of private citizens for public safety and security.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2018

FCC to vote on proposal streamlining 5G infrastructure rules

The plan would reform laws that were designed for macro-cell installation and adapt them for the smaller micro-cells that broadcast 5G.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 5, 2018

Report: Waymo's AV difficulties may delay launch

The company's driverless vehicle testing in Arizona has exposed challenges with turning and stopping short, among other basic functions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 4, 2018

Northern Virginia, Phoenix lead global markets with most future data center inventory

Data centers will not only accommodate cities’ growing interest in using blockchain to handle municipal proceedings, but will help with the vast amounts of data necessary for IoT technology.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 4, 2018

Dockless Digest: Skip, Scoot claim victory in San Francisco

Elsewhere, Indianapolis welcomes back scooters, Columbus, OH sets new rules, Oklahoma City considers regulations and Razor arrives in San Diego.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 31, 2018

Connectivity beacons installed in Chicago to aid navigation

The city partnered with Waze and SpotHero to install the devices, which emit signals to prevent connectivity blackouts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

Los Angeles has biggest temperature variance among large US cities

Research from Geotab found the city has a 37-degree swing, while Phoenix is home to the hottest average temperature at 111 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 30, 2018

Bird releases mobility management tech suite for local governments

The platform includes data dashboards, geo-fencing, community mode and rider education, all designed to help cities manage electric scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 30, 2018

Toyota to invest $500M in Uber for driverless vehicle collaboration

Uber will outfit Toyota Sienna minivans with its driverless technology and use the fleet for its ride-sharing service starting in 2021.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2018

Manhattan DA: Cities must partner on cyber crime prevention, go beyond investigation

Cyrus Vance detailed his office's work with the City of London Police to help create the Global Cyber Alliance, which helps cities stop cyber threats and encourages public-private collaboration.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 29, 2018

Your city can't become 'smart' without proper payment infrastructure

Payment infrastructure is evolving at a rapid pace, yet few global metropolises have truly embraced the speed of innovation — and there needs to be a change in strategy.

By Tomas Likar • Aug. 29, 2018

NLC outlines benefits, risks of small cell deployment in new action guide

The group offers small cell policy and installation guidelines for meeting growing wireless demand ahead of wide 5G rollout later this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2018

Airbnb sues NYC over new short-term rental rules

The company described the new law, set to go into effect in February, as an "extraordinary act of government overreach" in a court filing.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018

Despite NYC ride-hailing decision, pitfalls ahead for cities regulating gig economy

Chicago already suggested it may follow suit with the driving apps, while a need for governments to keep up with regulations and state preemption may slow things down.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018

Startup in Residence program expands national cohort

The program now has 31 participants, including city and state governments, and said it aims to expand to 100 within the next five years.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 24, 2018

National League of Cities, Results for America partner on data initiative

The workshop series through NLC University will help local governments more effectively use data and facts to improve residents’ lives.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 24, 2018

NYC beats out Silicon Valley for AI jobs

Postings for machine learning engineers, data scientists and computer vision engineer mentioned AI and ML the most.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 24, 2018

Why cities should consider a Chief Digital Officer — even if the C-suite is crowded

Todd Asher of Bloomberg Associates explained how a CDO can be "additive" to a city government's digital leadership, despite existing CIO or CTO roles.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 23, 2018

Smart meter readings are a valid 'warrantless search,' court rules

Smart meter opponents challenged the public utility of Naperville, IL, over its data collection, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit deemed as warrantless, but not unreasonable.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2018

CTIA announces cybersecurity certification for IoT devices

The wireless industry group says the certification program will create a "more secure foundation" for smart cities, smart grids and other applications.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 22, 2018

Breaking into blockchain: The emerging technology revolutionizing city operations

Blockchain may soon become as ubiquitous as electricity. Yet cities must first understand how the technology works and how it can enhance a variety of municipal offerings.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2018

Columbus, OH seeking partner to build transportation app

The city envisions a platform that compares trips using different mobility options, including dockless bikes and scooters, and allows users to pay for them.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2018