Emerging Tech
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A once-ambitious bill meant to reel in Washington’s exploding data center industry fell by the wayside during a short legislative session, and a state senator says it was due in part to tech company lobbying. -
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.
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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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The new technology, which is being deployed by some businesses, can be programmed to provide alerts for anyone with temperatures over the normal range as well as to remind those not wearing a mask to put one on.
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A battle between dozens of city governments and some of the world's largest wireless carriers over the future of 5G infrastructure appears to have ended with a decisive victory for the telecom companies.
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Massachusetts sees blockchain as a promising tool for governments of the future. The state is now offering a training program to help local leaders wrap their minds around the possibilities of the technology.
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The once futuristic notion of paying for goods and services with a simple look is no longer just a concept. Some restaurants in the city have started offering the payment option with the help of a Pasadena company.
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The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network, a regional group that represents 10 counties in Indiana, has set in motion a plan to deliver rural broadband with an aerostat, a type of blimp.
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Bricks turn out to be useful for storing electricity thanks to their porousness and red pigment.
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A customer of the retailer has filed a lawsuit alleging that it likely used facial recognition technology without first seeking consent from customers, a potential violation of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
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A recent study by AAA found that, on average, for every 4,000 miles of real world driving, vehicles with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of system-related error every eight miles.
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The novel coronavirus has forced changes to the American workforce. While some operations have shifted to work-from-home arrangements, others are turning to automation to meet consumer demand.
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SponsoredNumerous studies show there are physical and mental health benefits to spending time in green spaces. Local parks, trails and open spaces have recently become even more of a respite from stress.
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iProov, an identity verification company that works with government, is integrating its technology with Acuant. The idea uses a unique, one-time color stamp to prove that a person is really there.
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Raycap says its new product will allow governments and telecommunications firms to put small cells necessary for 5G in places where existing infrastructure is installed without dominating the cityscape with gray boxes.
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The Israeli company announced its largest funding round yet at a time when local governments are having to weigh controversial responses to unfolding disasters, from the coronavirus to unemployment.
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Evolv, which has worked with Oakland International Airport and a transit authority in Southern California, has also started offering technology to screen people for elevated temperatures associated with COVID-19.
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The project — across three lanes of Highway 162 just east of Oroville in Butte County — represents the first time a state highway in California has been repaved using 100% recycled materials.
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The coronavirus pandemic has fueled the rise of facial recognition and thermal imaging technologies to detect symptoms of the virus in a variety of sectors. The tech streamlines more manual safety checks.
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Drones, for better or worse, have been part of several national conversations in 2020. Public safety organizations must be aware that transparency and accountability are paramount when it comes to the emerging tech.
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A New York lawsuit targeting the use of facial recognition on students has added two more parents. Last week, legislation was passed to impose a moratorium on the technology in schools until the issue could be studied.
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