Emerging Tech
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Experts and public-sector technologists say the AI-powered software development technique may one day offer government the ability to fast-track ideas, improve procurement and more. -
Miami is still a long way from fixing its traffic and public transportation woes, but there may be a credible solution on the horizon that sounds like it’s from the future — electric flying taxis.
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Oregon counties say they’re opposed to recent economic development legislation because it doesn’t provide them financial help to offset the rising costs of administering tax breaks.
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The fully electric Chevrolet Bolt has a defect that can cause its battery to burst into flames. General Motors has issued a recall and developed a fix, but some customers are giving up on EVs for now.
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While more people take aim at Facebook for allegedly not doing enough to stop disinformation and hate, the company has officially rebranded as Meta. The Facebook app will keep its original name, however.
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A drone program has launched to give officers a vantage they don't have from the ground — whether it's getting eyes on a hostage situation, conducting a search and rescue operation, or tracking a fleeing suspect from the air.
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Ohio has announced a new pilot that involves using mass spectrometers to increase efficiency and safety around drug testing to increase officer safety, aid in investigations and help connect individuals to treatment.
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Massachusetts’ fifth annual Cybersecurity Forum focused on three of the biggest cyber topics today: fighting ransomware, expanding the cybersecurity workforce and anticipating a U.S. central bank digital currency.
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Scientists have long known that ultraviolet light can kill pathogens on surfaces and in air and water. UV robots are used to disinfect empty hospital rooms, buses and trains; UV bulbs in HVAC systems eliminate pathogens in building air; and UV lamps kill bugs in drinking water.
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Two industry giants, Verizon and Amazon, have announced a partnership to tackle the digital divide in rural areas. Verizon will use Amazon's satellite system, Project Kuiper, to expand the reach of its data networks.
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Texas Republicans have largely welcomed the blockchain technology industry with open arms. But skeptics are concerned about cryptocurrency mining’s impact on the environment and energy grid.
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After the accidental firing of a weapon, the Virginia Beach Police Department has recalled all of its gun holsters. The special holster makes a body cam automatically turn on when an officer withdraws a gun.
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Philadelphia will begin the process of transitioning its fleet of more than 5,500 vehicles to electric. The transition comes as the city moves forward with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.
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Electrification, congestion pricing and how streets are used could all greatly influence the future of transportation in cities, say speakers at the Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo.
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A study from Anderson Economic Group has found that it costs more to charge an electric vehicle than it does to keep a traditional car filled up with gas. The study notes this can change with more infrastructure.
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has stated his opposition to Facebook's cryptocurrency pilot program. He argues the company doesn't respond adequately when its products are shown to harm users.
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Under the bill, private entities would pay hefty fines if they share residents' biometric data without consent. Such data would include fingerprints; voiceprints; facial geometry; and retina, iris and hand scans.
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Plus, facial recognition helps nab a criminal after 15 years on the run, NASA tests 3D printing with moon dust at the International Space Station and Periscope Holdings is acquired for more than $200 million.
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The funding will be used to purchase telehealth equipment and software licenses to increase access to care and services for CentraCare Health Systems in St. Cloud, Minn., according to a press release.
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A new radar system promises to improve weather predictions, providing additional warning time to prevent flooding and more accurate forecasts for heavy rainfall, down to a specific low-lying highway or neighborhood.
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The Big Sky Fire Department, located in the community of Big Sky, Mont., is testing out Pano's AI wildfire detection technology to help increase fire visibility and improve response efforts.
