Emerging Tech
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Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state's power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power's request for nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy capacity. -
Middlesex Township Planning Commission members voted to recommend the approval of plans creating internal lot lines for the project, now known as Pennsylvania Digital 1.
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The federal government’s large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions.
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West Virginia's four legislative leaders joined the West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition on Thursday, adding their support and their voices to those who are already working to bring a hub to West Virginia.
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The U.S. Department of Defense has given the go-ahead to build a new prototype nuclear micro-reactor at the 890-square-mile Idaho National Laboratory, which is located west of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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The K5 Autonomous Security Robot is a crime-fighting robot that patrols, prevents and protects, according to its maker. The machine can also take photos and videos for security purposes.
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A new interactive map developed by Esri identifies the locations of public electric vehicle charging stations nationwide. The map gives essential information like location and hours of operation.
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Here’s a tool, using data from the U.S. Department of Energy, showing which states have the most electric vehicle charging stations and chargers — as well as how that stacks up with the number of EVs in that state.
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Governments may be reluctant to invest in metaverse-based services without a clearer sense of how the space is forming and how residents want to use it. These early days could be time for learning what the technologies might offer and how interventions could encourage equitable development.
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The Navy has awarded $72.5 million to the aerospace company Boeing to deliver a prototype of a very large, unmanned submarine for testing purposes, ahead of five of the same model already in production.
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The Lake County Sheriff's Department recently installed VirTra at their Crown Point headquarters this year after the system was purchased in 2021, making it the latest technology the department has added to its tool kit.
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Michigan's groundbreaking connected and automated vehicle lane will run between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Ford will provide not only financial support but also infrastructure support to ensure connectivity for vehicles.
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Research has found that 21 members of Congress or members of their immediate family have bought and sold about $1.8 million in crypto-related investments. Does this pattern represent something unethical at play?
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The headwinds facing electric vehicle adoption range from supply side issues to charging infrastructure. However, EV observers see things gradually moving toward electrification and “transportation-as-a-service” models.
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Metaverses are commonly described as immersive, persistent, interactive digital environments, and often ones that can support social and commercial activities. Several metaverse-like platforms exist today, but the full vision has yet to be achieved.
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Over the last year, multiple lawsuits have sprung up against Tesla. Several Black employees have alleged that they have endured discriminatory behavior from managers and coworkers.
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Police in Worcester, Mass., would like to purchase drones to help with various tasks, including search and rescue missions. However, the police department hasn't developed a drone policy, raising multiple concerns.
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Bitcoin mining consumes so much power that it threatens to prevent the state of New York from achieving its 2040 environmental goals. Can the state achieve greater prosperity without curtailing its emission standards?
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The City Council will vote on a resolution that would encourage the technology's development as well as accept the donation of three bitcoin mining machines from the industry advocacy group Texas Blockchain Council.
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For almost four years, the small town of Maxton, N.C., has tried to get funding for a surveillance system that uses facial recognition. Officials want to continue working with a software company to secure funding.
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A new seed funding round featuring U.S. investors will help the U.K. startup brings its road and railway monitoring tech to more American locations. Route Reports expects to grow via federal infrastructure spending.
