Cities have always been complex living systems—and as they grow denser and more dynamic, managing them has become one of this ...

You probably live in a city that's getting smarter. Maybe you've noticed new cameras at intersections or sensors embedded in streetlights. These systems promise efficiency and sustainability, yet the ...

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 ...

Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play. At the heart of ...

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, ...

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 ...

Chances are you're using tech to make your life more efficient, whether it's tracking steps and burned calories, scheduling reminders that pop up on your phone, or using autonomous robot vacuums to ...

Smart cities, which collect data digitally to optimize urban services, have multiple dimensions beyond their technology. This Focus shows the challenges and potentials for achieving more just and ...

Under the agreement, FPT and GS E&C will advance the development of large-scale data center projects in Vietnam. The facilities are designed to meet hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise demand, with ...

Smart cities and cybersecurity are inseparable. When you start integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with infrastructure, a city cyber attack is, unfortunately, inevitable. But that doesn't mean it ...