Global supply chains are undergoing a massive Internet of Things (IoT) transformation that will generate huge economic value. A new […]
U.S. backs research into smart shirts for emergency responders
The U.S. government is funding an Internet of Things (IoT) project that is developing sensor-based smart shirts for first responders. […]
California self-driving dreamin’ hits industry’s sour reality
California’s recently proposed rules for autonomous vehicle testing are getting a thumbs down from developers of robotic cars. Yahoo! announced the […]
IIoT could boost GDP by $15 trillion, though data barriers remain
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is set to spark mindblowing levels of global GDP growth over the coming years […]
Can the smartwatch market recover from big declines?
A recent research report revealed major declines in the global smartwatch market, raising fears that these wearables are continuing their downward […]
Apple picks Blackberry talent for driverless car OS
In a move to bulk up its future self-driving car software platform, Apple has set up a Canadian unit to […]
Big thinkers wanted for the future of automated transport
As the future of self-driving cars becomes a reality, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is now looking for a few […]
Newark starts smart-city small with a new kiosk
Though Newark, N.J.’s most sought-after piece of urban infrastructure may be the exit sign after landing at the airport, a […]
Are smart city startups the 2.0 version of cleantech firms?
The smart city space is basking in interest from global governments and companies looking to invest where environment and technology […]
Is cybersecurity for smart cities being dangerously underestimated?
As governments around the globe barrel headlong into the smart city wave, cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm about the […]
Driverless cars will definitely need smart road infrastructure
While much ink is spilled about car-to-car communication by the autonomous vehicle press, the concept of car-to-infrastructure communication is now […]
Market for “hearable” devices could reach $16B by 2020
Wearable technology is about to expand into a whole new sub-market via your ear-holes with the advent of “hearables.” And […]
Toronto’s SideFX designing VR smart city projects for Singapore
SideFX is expanding its visual effects capabilities into a series of innovative virtual reality (VR) projects for Singapore as part […]
Bloomberg project to help ten cities gear up for self-driving cars
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a project to help 10 cities around the globe get ready for […]
Google will watch the watchers with Eyefluence acquisition
Global tech behemoth Google has quietly acquired the startup Eyefluence which tracks user eye movements in virtual reality environments. According […]
Smart city project to boost Tallahassee resiliency, urban mobility
Florida State University (FSU) is partnering with the City of Tallahassee on an urban mobility project that aims to boost […]
Taking the train in India is getting smarter — for some commuters
Indian Railways is undertaking a smart city makeover for its stations in 10 cities around the country. As reported by […]
India inks tech-leveraging smart city pact with Russia
India signed a deal with Russia over the cooperation of smart city initiatives and the use of IT technology from […]
Singapore government pivots toward “Smart Nation” strategy
In a bid to fulfill its ambitious Smart Nation 2025 strategy, the Singapore government has undertaken a major realignment of […]
Dubai crowned as Gulf region’s top smart city
A new study has ranked Dubai as the top smart city in the Persian Gulf region, thanks to its strategic […]