Automakers want to adapt vehicle interiors to drivers' emotions

Kia Motors and autonomous vehicle firm Aptiv both separately announced plans to evolve the passenger experience using artificial intelligence systems. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 7, 2019

Could 5G close the digital divide between urban and rural communities?

5G access could help rural economies grow and add more high-tech jobs, but the cost and return on investment of installing infrastructure is a major barrier.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 7, 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

New York state to launch cryptocurrency task force

The task force will submit a report in 2020 that will cover how cryptocurrencies can be used in government functions, their impact on tax receipts and potential regulations on the marketplace.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 4, 2019

Los Angeles launches earthquake early-warning app

The ShakeAlertLA app will alert users to an earthquake of greater than magnitude 5.0 or level IV intensity that has been detected.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 3, 2019

AI-enabled wireless tech is changing our everyday lives

It's still relatively early days for AI-driven wireless technologies, but new use cases are proliferating and the results are exciting.

By Sujai Hajela • Jan. 3, 2019

USDOT announces $60M in federal grants for AV programs

The grants will go toward multiple safety-focused AV research and development projects by public entities, including transit agencies and governments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 2, 2019

6 trends that will define smart cities in 2019

From new mobility offerings to advanced payment options, cities are bound to face significant transformation in the new year.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Jan. 2, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018

Columbus, OH unveils first interactive kiosks

Dozens more of the eight-foot-tall, touchscreen Interactive Kiosk Experience, known as IKE, will be installed in the city center next year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018

North Miami, FL to partner with Gridics on 3D zoning map

The city says the technology will make it easier to see how zoning requirements apply to properties and to visualize development potential.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 21, 2018

A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018

From 5G battles to consolidation in mobility, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2018

Skip, Jump add safety and security features to devices

The two mobility companies are actively enhancing their bikes and scooters to improve rider safety, encourage responsible riding habits and boost device security. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2018

AT&T makes 5G available in 12 cities — but there's a catch

While the rollout may not be the instantaneous switch-flipping to a future network that some consumers have hoped for, AT&T is pitching it as the "first taste of the mobile 5G era."

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 19, 2018

Postmates unveils autonomous delivery robot

The "Serve" robots, which will debut in Los Angeles next year, can carry up to 50 pounds and travel 30 miles on a single charge.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 18, 2018

LinkedIn: Blockchain developer was the top 'emerging job' of 2018

Six of the year's top 15 "emerging jobs" in 2018 were related to AI, but the company found that "soft skills" like communication were still desirable.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 18, 2018

How driverless vehicles could take employment past 'business as usual'

AVs could revolutionize the workforce, from allowing employees to work while commuting to providing completely new entrepreneurial ventures. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2018

As the impacts of power outages rise, the US must embrace smart grids

Without a transformation, the negative impacts of modern-day demands on the grid, and therefore negative impacts on commerce, will only continue to grow, writes Metal Toad's Sasha Friedman.

By Sasha Friedman • Dec. 18, 2018

Hyperloop promises ultrafast transportation. But what does it mean for the environment?

With launch anticipated as early as the 2020s, promoters are taking a closer look at what the technology means for climate, ecosystems and mineral resources.

By Meredith Rutland Bauer • Dec. 17, 2018

Google announces $1B investment in new NYC campus

Google says the 1.7 million-square-foot campus, dubbed "Google Hudson Square," will be the primary location for the company's New York-based operations. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 17, 2018

Apple to open new $1B campus in Austin, TX

The site will have the potential to accommodate 15,000 employees in engineering, research and development, customer service and finance.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 14, 2018

After HQ2 bidding wars, mayors urge less feverish chase of big tech campuses

Instead of chasing one company and its promise of tens of thousands of jobs, city leaders said there should be a renewed focus on fostering communities of innovation.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 14, 2018

Google Maps expands Lime vehicle locations to more than 80 cities

The companies said the partnership can help riders assess how long it will take to get to a vehicle, total journey time and estimated cost.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 4, 2019

LM expands autonomous shuttle challenge to DC area

Local authorities can now submit applications that share how LM's fleet of low-speed, electric autonomous shuttles — known as Olli — would be used.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 13, 2018

How Soofa helps shape the future of sustainable ad-funded infrastructure

The Boston-based startup and Ford challenge winner aims to prove that a social and sustainable city is just as important as a "smart" one.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 13, 2018

Uber employee reportedly warned of AV safety issues before fatal crash

An email from a manager made public by The Information said the company's self-driving cars were "routinely in accidents resulting in damage."

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 12, 2018