Parsons to 'revolutionize how cities move' through Smart Cities Challenge

The tech firm is partnering with AWS, Verizon and CoMotion to improve safety at intersections, where 40% of pedestrian accidents occur. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2019

'We're really early in the game': Regulating and harnessing blockchain's future

NYC Blockchain Center Executive Director Kimberly Quinones discussed the importance of a "two-way dialogue" between regulators and entrepreneurs. 

By Chris Teale • Aug. 26, 2019

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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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Report: Municipal cybersecurity to be 'woefully underfunded' in 2024

With many networks and tech providers interacting in a smart city, governments are "only as powerful as the weakest link," said an ABI Research analyst.  

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 23, 2019

Study: Florida, California home to most limited evacuation routes

As natural disasters intensify, StreetLight Data used machine-learning algorithms to identify the U.S. communities with the highest vehicle evacuation risk.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 22, 2019

Smart cities 'doomed from the start' without better broadband

At the Colorado Smart Cities Symposium, Rep. Diana DeGette, D-CO, urged cities to boost spending around access or risk falling behind.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 22, 2019

Waymo releases autonomous vehicle sensor data

The company is the latest to make the data public for researchers to advance AV technologies, following competitors Aptiv and Lyft.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2019

Can a city solve homelessness with an app?

As cities deploy community-facing apps to alleviate homelessness, questions linger around who the tech is intended to benefit.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 21, 2019

Texas officials 'unaware' of any ransom payments after widespread attack

More than half of the 23 organizations impacted are "back to operations as usual" after the August attack, according to the Texas Department of Information Resources. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Updated Sept. 9, 2019

Segway-Ninebot's newest e-scooter can drive itself

The three-wheeled devices will automatically return to charging stations without a rider, with Uber and Lyft among the potential customers. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2019

A great talent drought awaits tech as valued skills shift

Could a debilitating shortage of talent await the tech industry? There are signs a drought is already here.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 20, 2019

Postmates to deploy autonomous delivery robots in San Francisco

After the vehicles were banned in 2017, Postmates worked with San Francisco on regulations that would allow the vehicles to re-enter city streets. 

By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 19, 2019

NYC advances cybersecurity challenge finalists

Several of the the Moonshot Challenge finalists will help address the phishing and ransomware attacks that have plagued cities.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 19, 2019

New Uber feature incentivizes shared rides

Non-Stop Shared Rides will make car-pooling more convenient for some passengers, but it's not available on all trips or in all cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 19, 2019

FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina

The drones will travel along a single fixed route from a distribution center to an outdoor recreational area over mostly unpopulated areas. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2019

RideOS CEO touts software's ability to build ride-hailing networks

The company's Ridehail Platform has apps for drivers and riders, as well as back-end management of fleets and route optimization.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2019

FirstNet releases roadmap to guide future investment, technology

While some of the feedback was expected, like a desire for more reliable connections and coverage, users also had specific technology requests. 

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 13, 2019

Can gunshot detection technology mitigate mass shootings?

Security company ShotSpotter is bombarded by requests from fearful cities. But authorities question tech-based solutions.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 13, 2019

Warren proposes $85B grant program to close digital divide

Broadband development grants would only go to utility cooperatives, non-profit organizations, tribes, cities, counties and other government groups. 

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 12, 2019

Appeals court ruling undercuts FCC's plan for speedy 5G rollout

A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals’ D.C. Circuit said it cannot bypass historical and environmental reviews of small cell sites.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2019

Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery

Amazon Prime Air would use drones to deliver packages of up to five-pounds to customers in 30 minutes or less, according to the application.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2019

Google Maps releases AR feature for walking directions

The new "Live View" offering overlays a live video feed, and will provide users with a more intuitive way to get around than a flat map. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 9, 2019

How to prioritize people over tech when planning smart cities

Deploying innovations is difficult, but community involvement can be key to efficiency, says smart cities research specialist John Harlow.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 9, 2019

New York approves school bus-mounted cameras to boost safety

The stop-arm cameras are in line with Vision Zero goals, as cities work to protect students in light of traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2019

Uber, Lyft: Ride-hailing is a low contributor to congestion

A joint report from the transportation giants found 3% of vehicle miles traveled in metro areas are from their vehicles, compared to 97% from personal or commercial vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2019

Naples, FL becomes latest victim of cyberattack

The city lost $700,000 after it fell victim to a "spear-phishing" attack from an email that appeared to be from a construction company working on an ongoing city project.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 6, 2019