The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.
Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.
Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.
American Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
DroneShield to guard Kansas City airspace for World Cup
The multi-agency system will give police continuous visibility over low-altitude airspace as drone activity rises around World Cup venues and transport hubs.
Boston's largest multifamily EV charging site completed
Residents at a Hyde Park apartment complex will gain at-home charging after a 64-port installation claimed Boston's biggest multifamily EV site.
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
The new section will put cyber risk and data security alongside connected-vehicle tech as transport operators face rising safety concerns.
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.
VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform
Advertisers gain access to 2,281 US digital out-of-home screens as VIOOH expands its programmatic reach across 27 cities.
SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Featured News
Expert Columns
From 'Too Bold' to 'Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo
Detroit will host the four-day ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo, spotlighting intelligent transport, AI and real-world tech deployments.
From 'Too Bold' to 'Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders
Miovision's revenue chief turns “too bold” into a blueprint for mentoring women and reshaping leadership in mobility technology.
SwRI backs ITS America youth drive on AI transport
SwRI backs ITS America's Future Leaders scheme in Detroit, funding low-cost access and AI essay contests on transport's next generation.
Aurigo forecasts AI-driven strains on US infrastructure
Aurigo warns surging AI demand will strain US grids, water and permits by 2026, forcing agencies to adopt real-time, data-led planning.
Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre
Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.
Vail adopts agentic AI to boost safety, efficiency & sustainability
The Town of Vail adopts HPE's agentic AI to enhance public safety, efficiency and sustainability, running on a renewable energy-powered data centre.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.
Octave begins trading on Nasdaq after Hexagon spin-off
Shares in the software group now trade in New York and Stockholm, giving Hexagon investors access to the newly independent business on both markets.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.
bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles
Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.
Granicus launches destinations cloud for tourism bodies
The new platform aims to help tourism bodies prove community impact and justify investment as pressure grows to balance visitors with residents.
H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US
Canada is losing another homegrown startup to faster US demand, as H2O Vision shifts its AI drowning detection rollout south.
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
Rising scrutiny over water and power use is pushing operators towards integrated services as data centre expansion accelerates worldwide.
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
The new targets could lift customer energy savings to 60 TWh by 2030, as the group expands into lighting software and circular services.
Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Customers will gain more options for integrated site security as new cameras, readers and thermal devices arrive from June and the second quarter.