Emerging Tech
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The Kansas City Council is beginning to rethink the city’s approach to future data center construction while striving to learn more about the booming industry’s impact locally. -
Cybersecurity experts say AI and automation are changing how much impact manipulated data can have on government technology systems.
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The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is set to receive a new remote underwater vehicle after getting approval from county commissioners on Tuesday.
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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.
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In its second year, the gov tech and civic tech accelerator has taken on 12 more companies looking to use modern and emerging technology to help public sector agencies solve a multitude of problems.
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Researchers have been able to monitor the vital signs in healthy patients using Spot, the robotic dog, and have now set their sights on using the technology in hospital emergency rooms to monitor coronavirus patients.
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Alabama State University is implementing thermal screening technology that can detect some symptoms of COVID-19. The technology will be utilized in “high traffic” areas across the campus.
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Plus, the amount of equity-based investments made in the space sector, Google Maps integrates bike share information after a year-long pilot in New York City, and app downloads in the U.S. versus China this year.
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Plus, NETGEAR cloud-managed multi-gig WAX610 access points provide secure access for multiple devices simultaneously, and the Logitech Swytch simplifies videoconferencing from any laptop without adaptors.
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BETA Technologies and Joby Aviation are bringing their “advanced urban air mobility technology” to the greater Dayton-Springfield area in the hopes of having machines operational by early next year.
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Massive amounts of video and image data from mountaintop cameras and satellites is being analyzed by artificial intelligence to spot dangerous wildfires. For decades, this work relied on human lookouts with binoculars.
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The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems has been selected as the lead test site for an FAA program to test and develop virtual traffic management technology, as the technology moves toward on-demand deliveries.
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In an effort to reduce the points of contact between Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport staff and the traveling public, facial recognition technology will be tested at check-in counters in the domestic terminal.
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At a virtual conference on Wednesday, the police-tech company promised new products and investment in virtual reality to train officers to deal with difficult people in the field — including each other.
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COVID-19 has spread too quickly for local public health departments to keep up with the intricacies of contact tracing. Some experts suggest automation, not phone apps, is the key to moving forward.
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As the U.S. rushes to lead in 5G deployment, the nation's top federal risk adviser has released its strategic vision for securing the new infrastructure. That vision focuses heavily on shareholder collaboration.
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Three Georgia cities and a county will participate in this year's Georgia Tech Smart Communities Challenge, which builds on collaborations to develop transportation and transit innovation projects.
