Smart buildings in New York City

Smart buildings in New York City

↑     Two smart building proponents sat down for a fireside chat at ITEXPO in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Feb. 13. Topic of discussion: “The Intersection of CRE and Connectivity.” Building designed to collect data, control consumption and to generate...
When a City becomes the Tech Disruptor

When a City becomes the Tech Disruptor

↑  Will micromobility, bikesharing, ride-hailing, and other modes get an all-seeing traffic control system? L.A. hopes so.                                                                                                                                                 ...
Designing cities with AI – a good idea?

Designing cities with AI – a good idea?

↑      [Source Image: LeshkaSmok/iStock] No doubt AI-assitance to design certain parts of city sustems will make good sense but designing them from scratch and completely is not a good idea.         by MARK WILSON    –   30 Jan. 2020 AI can now design cities....
Want to feel confident in yourself?

Want to feel confident in yourself?

↑     Much research has been done on the benefits of receiving advice, but little has been done to figure out what the advice-givers get out of it. Image: Unsplash/Zainul Yasni The best way to get something is to give something first.                             Want...
How should cities use facial recognition technology?

How should cities use facial recognition technology?

↑  Several US cities have chosen to ban facial recognition technology because of concerns over its misuse Facial Recognition Technology is perhaps the most sensitive and controversial function in the smart cities applications library. As this article points out, some...