The main reason for improving cleanliness in smart cities is to prevent public health emergencies. Considering that, water management should be one of the biggest priorities for smart city governance ...

In Miami, smart cameras pointed at city dumpsters will take pictures multiple times a day, analyzing not only how quickly those dumpsters fill with waste, but also what types of refuse is being thrown ...

Sensoneo, a smart waste monitoring company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, says its solution will be implemented in Madrid in what it calls the largest smart waste installation in Europe. More than ...

The rise of 5G, the fifth generation of wireless connectivity, has captured the attention of some US city governments as they seek to leverage technology to upgrade urban infrastructure and services.

Josie Wittmer received funding for this research from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Society of Woman Geographers, and the Canada Research Chairs program. She currently ...

Since the notion of a “smart city” is somewhat vague on its own, it helps to have a clear definition of what a smart city is and is not.

The city of Irving, Texas, has selected Atlanta-based Rubicon Global to provide a smart city pilot program designed to improve residential waste and recycling services for its 240,000-plus residents.

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 ...