Tesla promises 'robotaxi' network by 2020

The company showed off its autonomous vehicle technology at its first Autonomy Investor Day and pledged a new ride-sharing service.

By Chris Teale • April 23, 2019

Microsoft, Intel to partner with Houston on startup accelerator

The Ion Smart Cities Accelerator will offer six months of curriculum and six months of pilot programs for tech ranging from IoT sensors to mobility infrastructure. 

By Jason Plautz • April 22, 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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Report: Artificial intelligence industry has 'diversity crisis'

The AI Now Institute says that tech companies need to do more to diversify their ranks, including changing hiring practices, achieving pay equity and committing to transparency around hiring.

By Jason Plautz • April 18, 2019

Community buy-in and open dialogue are key in city, academia collaboration

Karen Lightman, executive director of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, said relationships and engagement are crucial tools.

By Chris Teale • April 18, 2019

Chicago publishes ride-hailing info on open data portal

It provides the public with information about ride-hailing trips, drivers and vehicles, with sensitive personal information removed to protect privacy.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019

Boston ranked as top global city for innovation

Consulting firm Hickey & Associates ranked cities based on their "millennial" populations, concentration of startups, ecosystems with universities and level of VC investments.

By Jason Plautz • April 15, 2019

President Trump, FCC announce new 5G spectrum auction, $20.4B rural fund

Trump said equity of access, particularly in rural areas that don't have access to broadband, is at the center of both announcements.

By Chris Teale • April 15, 2019

Bipartisan bill would help local governments prepare for cyber threats

Grants would be available for strengthening computer networks, identifying cyber threats, mitigating damage and recovering from a cyber attack, among other efforts.

By Jason Plautz • April 12, 2019

New innovation program will assist small cities, rural governments

Local government network ELGL and startup UrbanLeap launched the "Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort" for cities with 30,000 people or less.

By Chris Teale • April 12, 2019

Uber files for initial public offering

The ride-hailing giant shares concerns with Lyft over profitability and rising operating expenses, which could scare off investors.

By Chris Teale • April 12, 2019

San Diego, Verizon partner to accelerate 5G deployment

The company will spend more than $100 million on 5G infrastructure and equipment deployment, including light poles equipped for small cells.

By Jason Plautz • April 11, 2019

Innovation must 'disentangle' from tech as cities look to move forward

Speakers at an event to mark the release of the "Future of U.S. Cities" handbook said innovation can be as simple as making a permitting process more efficient.

By Chris Teale • April 10, 2019

Court rules San Francisco can limit 5G infrastructure over aesthetics

T-Mobile had sued the city over a 2011 ordinance that sought to limit installation of small cells if they detracted from the city’s beauty.

By Jason Plautz • April 10, 2019

Report: New York facial recognition pilot flops

A state pilot to use the tech to track drivers on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge resulted in 0% of faces being identified "within acceptable parameters."

By Jason Plautz • April 10, 2019

Making 5G a reality by modernizing policy

With networks to soon be deployed across geographies, it is critical that unreasonable practices do not stand in the way and delay users from benefiting from 5G. 

By Marc Vancoppenolle • April 9, 2019

Global mayors sign pledge to better manage tourism

The pledge calls on cities and private partners to explore how tools like big data can be used to "make tourism a true contributor to the development of inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities."

By Jason Plautz • April 9, 2019

To manage IoT data, cities need 'system of systems' to break silos

With 200 billion connected devices expected worldwide by 2031, speakers at Smart Cities Connect said more collaboration is needed to produce results.

By Chris Teale • April 8, 2019

Ford is a mobility company with an AI 'core competency,' CTO says

Wrinkle detection in car seats is trivial, right? For Ford, it's an internal AI application for manufacturing and an example of what's possible with advanced technology. 

By Naomi Eide • April 5, 2019

Transit app releases data on e-scooter use in DC

The report suggests that if users don't download multiple scooter apps to see all their options, scooters may not maintain a reliable, daily commuting option.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2019

Coord announces open data platform for curbs

The data initially comes from the Surveyor augmented reality app, although Coord said it plans to integrate other data sources.

By Jason Plautz • April 4, 2019

Is the conversation around cities' technology use shifting?

"I think we're seeing a maturation of the smart city movement," said US Ignite CTO Glenn Ricart on the second day of the Smart Cities Connect conference.

By Chris Teale • April 4, 2019

Report: US, China tied in 5G preparedness

Analysys Mason suggests the U.S. leads the way on availability of high- and low-band spectrum for 5G, but not for mid-band spectrum.

By Jason Plautz • April 3, 2019

Want to stand out from the crowd? Cultivate resilience

If "innovation" has been the buzzword of the decade, "resilience" is the watchword of the future.

By Gary Shapiro • April 3, 2019

'Problems don't see borders': The importance of regional collaboration

On the first day of the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver, speakers highlighted how various cities' efforts to collaborate have helped to advance smart initiatives.

By Chris Teale • April 3, 2019

Lane County, OR to adopt touchless bus fare system

Riders boarding LTD buses will be able to wave a smart pass or their smartphone in front of an electronic validation box to pay their fares.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2019