Airbus announces successful test flight of Vahana flying taxi

In a blog post, Vahana project executive Zach Lovering said the flight marks a milestone for "the global pursuit of urban air mobility."

By Chris Teale • Feb. 6, 2018

FCC finalizes rural broadband auction details

The $2 billion auction aims to bring broadband to underserved rural areas.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 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

Lyft expands commuter benefits program to 18 cities

The benefits are designed to make Lyft a more affordable and convenient commuting option for city residents.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 6, 2018

Left out in the cold: Protecting smart systems from extreme temperatures

Electronics don't run optimally in frigid weather, but smart system protections are "built into the sauce," experts say.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018

Columbus, OH issues RFP for smart city data hub

The Smart Columbus Operating System will power the city's mobility initiatives and capture data on traffic, parking, street closures and weather.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Grid complexity is increasing exponentially. Is blockchain the answer?

As more distributed resources are connected to the grid, the size of energy transactions is shrinking while the volume explodes.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2018

Sidewalk Labs' new platform feeds real-time transit data to navigation apps

Coord, a cloud-based integration platform, will act as a "coordination layer" between mobility services, navigation tools and urban infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

San Francisco issues RFQ for citywide fiber network

Interim Mayor Mark Farrell said the project will "close the digital divide, ensure net neutrality, and create a truly fair and open internet in San Francisco."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech

The committee unanimously passed a resolution to open a utility docket and require Entergy New Orleans to develop a grid modernization plan.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges

The drones can hover near aging trusses, piers and bearings while collecting thousands of high-resolution images that are stitched into 3-D models.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

Uber partners with Cincinnati to study, improve public transit

Uber hopes the long-term partnership, dubbed the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, will become a model for other cities.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 31, 2018

Trump team considers building nationalized 5G network

The secure network is being debated to protect the U.S. against cybersecurity threats from China, though not everyone is on board with the plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018

E-commerce giant Alibaba to deploy smart city platform in Malaysia

The platform will start by providing solutions to ease Kuala Lumpur's traffic congestion.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018

Los Angeles earns first gold-level What Works Cities data certification

A total of nine cities earned a certification, including San Francisco, New Orleans, Seattle and Boston.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 29, 2018

AT&T urges Congress to create an 'Internet Bill of Rights'

The legislation would be designed to protect customers, encourage internet innovation and end the net neutrality debate.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2018

Ford files patent for driverless police car

The autonomous vehicle could perform a variety of enforcement actions when it senses a road violation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2018

Amazon asks cities for secrecy in HQ2 race

In a CNBC exclusive, attendees at the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting were tight-lipped about their plans for HQ2.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2018

Vermont city to use blockchain for land registry

Replacing existing paper processes with blockchain will make the system more secure and efficient.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 26, 2018

London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities

The input will be used in developing the Smart London Plan, which will be launched at London Tech Week in June.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Dallas adds 6 smart programs to 'Living Lab' corridor

The projects include public Wi-Fi, smart irrigation, smart parking and a mobility initiative with Toyota.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

First cashierless Amazon Go store opens in Seattle

Amazon has smoothed out glitches in the futuristic store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Report: Extreme weather, cyber attacks top 2018 global risks list

The World Economic Forum's report recommends increased resiliency to protect against threats.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2018

The state of smart city development in 7 charts

A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Google to expand cloud service with 3 new underwater cables

The Curie cable will connect L.A. with Chile, the Havfrue cable will connect the U.S. East Coast with Ireland and Denmark, and the HK-G cable will connect hubs in the Pacific. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018