Cities are symbols of modernity, progress, development and also chaos. The mobility crisis, poor management of public services, precarious urban planning and insecurity make the efforts of public ...

You probably live in a city that's getting smarter. Maybe you've noticed new cameras at intersections or sensors embedded in ...

When the personal computer revolution started, it was inevitable that the new, clunky technology being created would some day find its way outside the home. As electronic devices shrunk in size, their ...

A more unified definition, one built around responsible governance rather than cutting-edge technology, would be useful.

Every streetlight, traffic camera, and trash can in tomorrow’s cities could be part of one massive digital nervous system. Already, these devices record data on traffic, air quality, and even trash to ...

African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient? A ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Streetlights are becoming as smart as our cell phones, monitoring everything from available parking to weather conditions. Cities and countries around the world are embracing these ...

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is launching a smart cities technology integration pilot in St. Louis, Missouri, in collaboration with both the city ...

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray ...