Plastic trash becomes obvious through art project
A public art project in Los Angeles aims to raise awareness for the immense plastic waste created on a daily basis. While landfills and recycling sites are ...
Demand for smart home devices on the rise
Smart lighting systems, smart TVs, and other smart devices for daily consumption record rising sales despite warnings from cybersecurity experts. Many ...
Participation – a precondition for a smart Budapest
Knowledge and expertise sharing is essential for the development of a smart city, as is interconnection and participation of the society. While there is no ...
Tougher EU regulations for automakers
German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt calls for a revision of EU law and tougher EU regulations to prevent automakers violating emission limits. ...
Start-up contest in India sponsored by Bosch
Maker Village, one of India’s largest incubators, teamed up with Bosch to host the event “Bosch DNA Grand Challenge” for electronics start-up ...
Japan plans to invest in Brazilian infrastructure
Japan and Brazil see mutual benefits in exploring Japanese infrastructure investment opportunities in the biggest South American country. For Brazil it ...
Thawing permafrost puts arctic cities at risk
Buildings in arctic cities start to crumble because the permafrost is thawing caused by the climate change. In Norilsk, a Russian city with 177,000 ...
Financial inclusion through mobile payments
New studies demonstrate the capacities of ICT for efforts to increase financial inclusion in African countries. In order to raise the efficiency and ...
USA: First carbon tax ever
Washington initiative 732, originally started as a grassroot campaign, could make sure that the first ever created carbon-tax would be implemented in the ...
Adjust your smart home for the winter season
Heat and energy management are top concerns of house owners with the change of the season. Temperature drops and the bills to keep your home warm and light ...
