Emerging Tech
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Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging state energy regulators' approval of special electricity contracts between DTE Energy Co. and the developers of a high-profile data center in Saline Township. -
Connecticut state lawmakers are moving to ban facial recognition technology in retail stores throughout the state, citing a CT Insider report on the practice.
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Five students at Dow High School in Midland, Mich., have co-authored research about agriculture in space that will soon appear in a major scientific journal.
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During a recent National Telecommunications and Information Administration webinar, experts dissected the economic potential of and roadblocks to precision agriculture technology in rural America.
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Once considered the donation method for fringe supporters, cryptocurrency seems to be getting more popular in the broader political arena. Some, however, worry the digital currency is a way to skirt campaign finance laws.
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Cloud-based emergency response platform RapidDeploy has integrated with hardware and software from dozens of other companies, trying to create a shared ecosystem for legacy and cutting-edge tech.
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Companies operating in the small electric vehicle space are seeing broader adoption as food and grocery delivery demand holds steady. The vehicles are cheaper and more efficient than their gas and diesel counterparts.
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There were many insights at last week's Utah Virtual Digital Government Summit. One session highlighted the many challenges that come with improving government experience in 2020.
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The company has said that all trips taken in U.S., Canadian and European cities will take place in electric vehicles by 2030. The company also plans to meet net-zero emissions from its corporate operations by 2030.
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A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety links potentially dangerous situations to overconfidence and a reliance on new vehicle technologies, like automated driving features.
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Biologists with the state Department of Fish & Wildlife used a drone to survey and document invasive narrow-leaf cattails in the Skagit Wildlife Area. The drone followed an automated, pre-plotted flight plan.
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Four months after the acquisition of a competitor, the Florida-based smart streetlight company has raised money to invest in new products and betting on a bright future for 5G and smart city technology.
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New Jersey Transit’s board approved a $3.23 million contract with Scalfo Electric Inc. Wednesday to build electric bus charging stations and the needed electric infrastructure in Camden.
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The technology that detects and alerts police of gunfire is making a return in the city as part of a federal crackdown on violence. The effort also includes an increased federal law enforcement presence in the city.
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UV disinfection is a proven means of killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it's not risk-free.
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The Clearview AI application was piloted by police in the city, but most city leaders and the public had no idea it was being used. The technology has raised concerns among civil rights and privacy advocates.
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During a recent CoMotion discussion, officials from companies like Uber and Wisk Aero discussed the opportunities and hurdles presented by small, electric aircrafts as a means of shuttling riders through cities.
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Gov. Newsom is facing a financial setback in regards to his high-speed rail plan. The lack of revenue and rising costs will present a tough hurdle.
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If one uses national headlines as a guide, it's police in cities that utilize drones and navigate all the issues involved with the technology. As such, the drone program in the small town of Linn, Wis., is a distinct case study.
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Satellite Internet may not have always received the best word of mouth, but the technology continues to advance with big names behind it and a market that has seen significant growth during COVID-19.
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The program, offered through subscription service Motor Drive, allows curious drivers to test out popular electric vehicles from companies like Audi, Tesla, Nissan and Chevy for a monthly fee.
