Global cities make space for smart parking

As urban populations expand steadily, so will the cars on our roads. Some
companies are addressing the challenges of where to put them. … Read More

The $50 Million Competition to Remake the American City

The DOT’s Smart City Challenge invites American cities to take advantage of new technologies that could change how we move, with a $50 million prize. … Read More

Self-sufficient floating home to create its own water and energy

Two Fraunhofer Institutes and their partners are working on a self-sufficient floating home that creates its own water, electricity, and heat without looking like a works barge. … Read More

How to use open innovation to find new products | Information Age

Product managers don’t have to always rely on costly internal R&D when looking for new ideas … Read More

How virtual reality is going to change our lives

2016 will be the year of VR. Here’s how it will change everything from
medicine to the military. … Read More

Tokyo police are using drones with nets to catch other drones

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has introduced a fleet of interceptor
drones, designed to catch suspicious-looking drones in nets … Read More

The single biggest reason why startups succeed

Bill Gross has founded a lot of startups, and incubated many others — and he got curious about why some succeeded and others failed. … Read More

Redesign the Classroom to Enhance Learning | Edudemic

This article takes a look at how startups like Google, and Airbnb have built workspaces that improve employee happiness and thus improve productivity. … Read More

The Sunnyclist combines three power sources for autonomous zero-emissions transportation

At first glance the Sunnyclist looks like a typical electric tricycle, yet the combination of a solar panel on the roof with pedals for the passengers ensures that its battery can go a long way without ever requiring an external power supply. … Read More

The Most Innovative Cities in the World

From Shanghai to Nairobi, designers, architects, and planners are using advanced materials, smart science, and big data to make cities better than ever. … Read More