What to expect from Habitat III
The UN summit on cities will start in Quito, Ecuador on Ocotber, 17. Even if its public awareness might not be high and the agreement is not binding, it ...
New bike-share program in Las Vegas
Plans match the cities “downtown master plan” which envisions the urban core as a far friendlier place for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. ...
Big data for big population growth
The city of Atlanta experiences an unprecedented population growth and decided to encounter it with big data. The interconnection between all ...
Boosting electricity access with off-grid renewables
Last week almost 600 off-grid renewable energy experts meet at the International Off-Grid Renewable Energy Conference (IOREC) in Nairobi, Kenya. It showed ...
A high-tech raincoat for your bicycle commute
The small Dutch company Sensecommon developed a high-tech raincoat for bicycle commutes. Made of a leightweight and breathable fabric, the raincoat enables ...
Panasonic presents bendable battery at Ceatec
A bendable lithium ion battery was presented by Panasonic at the Japanese technology fair Ceatec. The new product could be applied in watches or other ...
A new app supports medical treatment in rural India
Intelehealth can operate with low bandwidth, meaning even slow connections can load and use the Android app. Afeter a pilot test in West Bengal the app ...
Common data security risks local governments face
The Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a list of common data security risks for local governments. The list of deficits could be of interest ...
When the grid is a roadblock for renewable energies
Developing countries such as India are leading in investing in renewable energy. The capacities of the grid can however hinder the development of renewable ...
A standardized approach for smart cities
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced to launch a standardized framework for IoT-enabled smart cities later this fall. At ...
