How the Internet of Things Makes Smart Cities a Reality
Every day, millions of new devices connect to the Internet. This movement is due in no small part to the proliferation of smartphones. Today, these mobile computers allow us to communicate with a wide range of sensors and smart devices present in our environment. Take car care, for instance. By downloading a diagnostic tool app […]
IoT Will Be Everywhere and Encompass Everything – Are You Ready? (Part 2)
Welcome to the second and final entry of our “IoT Everywhere” series! In the first part, we examined what the Internet of Things (IoT) really is, where it came from, and where it’s headed. In case you missed it, you can check it out here. For this segment, we’ll explore a few examples of popular […]
A Look at How 3 Major Metropolitan Areas Are Approaching Smart Cities
Urban areas around the world are embracing the concept of smart cities. And who can blame them? By embedding technology like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of their day-to-day operations, these metropolises can improve aspects of urban living in profound ways. But each city is unique. Thus, […]
What’s the Secret to Smart City Success?
In a previous post, we wondered, “Is there a right way to build a smart city?” Well, a Finnish city named Tampere has an answer. It’s leading the initiative for smart city development by publishing a free guide to creating a smart city. The guide includes examples that city officials and Internet of Things (IoT) […]
Google Wanted to Change China, but is China Changing Google?
In the early days of Google, founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin probably didn’t ever imagine that their main motto, “Don’t be evil,” would be the center of controversy 20 years later. In 2004, the founders told investors at Google’s initial public offering (IPO), “Google is not a conventional company,” and added that they planned to […]
Smart Cities May Merge AI and IoT, but Who Wants to Live in Them?
Google wants to transform part of Toronto into a tech-filled city of the future. But while some citizens see it as an opportunity to build a second Silicon Valley north of the border, others are worried it may spiral out of control to resemble a data-fueled dystopian “1984” setting instead. Innovation from the Internet Up […]
Smart Roads May Keep You Connected to the Internet
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing business operations every day. But consumers don’t see IoT developments in their own lives enough to understand the impact that IoT can truly have. A Kansas City startup, Integrated Roadways, wants to change this by integrating IoT into our roads. Smarter Roads = Safer Roads The company’s concept entails […]
Privacy: The Biggest Issue Facing Smart Cities Right Now
As existing cities convert older technology into newer, more innovative features for its citizens to enjoy, the sensitive topic of privacy is undoubtedly on most people’s minds. Smaller cities in the U.S., like Portland, Maine, and larger cities abroad in the Netherlands and India are already experiencing public backlash for monitoring the personal information of […]
A Glimpse Into China’s New Tech Empire
China’s reaching for the stars; the country is hedging its bets on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data, and cloud computing to turn Beijing into a smart city of the future. This wasn’t by coincidence, though. China has been working on improving its standing in the tech scene by attracting top talent to its growing […]
How AI Will Impact The Rise of Smart Cities
The One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI), updated every five years, launched last fall. Their first report is dedicated to the impact that AI will have on the average American city in the next 15 years. Smart cities are springing up all over the world. As disruptive technologies like AI advance, they’ll play […]