When we step back from high emotions—in either direction—after the U.S. election last week, we see millions of extraordinary people doing yeoman’s work to make our lives, cities, and communities ...

Smart cities technology reshapes the future of urban living with AI traffic management, IoT infrastructure, and sustainable ...

Urban logistics is at a crossroads, with the last-mile delivery segment facing increasing pressure from growing e-commerce demands. As cities become denser and more complex, traditional logistics ...

Intelligent traffic lights adapt to real-time driving flow in cities around the world. Predictive safety systems prevent accidents before they occur. And data-rich ecosystems are optimizing everything ...

In March 2021, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai unveiled the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to transform Dubai by making ...

A mock up of a smart city. Made with ChatGPT (Katie Malone/Technical.ly) Despite its roots in corporate sales efforts, the lasting appeal of smart cities lies in their focus on efficiency, ...

In May 2020, the smart city concept appeared to have been dead and buried when Sidewalk Labs ended its collaboration with the City of Toronto to create Quayside, a data-infused, sustainability-focused ...

Development has begun on an €8 billion smart city in Greece. Already, there are concerns about whether Europe’s newest and biggest megacity is even feasible.1 Doubts are not unfounded. Smart city ...

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Chances are you're using tech to make your life more efficient, whether it's tracking steps and burned calories, scheduling reminders that pop up on your phone, or using autonomous robot vacuums to ...