Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move ...

Imagine a city where self-driving electric cars whiz along roads designed exclusively for them. The sidewalks are a mix of people and robots going about their daily business. A drone flies overhead to ...

As federal funding becomes less predictable, cities face major shifts in transportation, housing and climate resilience in ...

As smart technology continues to evolve, forward-looking urban centers are beginning to implement a range of innovative services and conveniences, earning these communities the distinction of being ...

A mock up of a smart city. Made with ChatGPT (Katie Malone/Technical.ly) Despite its roots in corporate sales efforts, the lasting appeal of smart cities lies in their focus on efficiency, ...

More than a decade since the smart city concept gained traction, local governments continue shaping the general idea to suit their needs, with its purpose evolving from solution-based toward a ...

Aetas race to prove ancestral land claims before a ‘Smart City’ and a ‘Taylor Swift-ready’ stadium displace them.

In May 2020, the smart city concept appeared to have been dead and buried when Sidewalk Labs ended its collaboration with the City of Toronto to create Quayside, a data-infused, sustainability-focused ...

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Smart technologies have the potential to make cities more sustainable, efficient and secure, but maximizing their potential requires an IT and operational technology convergence that has historically ...

Futuristic city protected by digital dome. Concept of cyber security, smart home, internet security, data security, digital privacy, insurance and personal data protection. The notion of a "smart city ...

New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.