Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move through urban spaces. The most forward-thinking cities on the planet aren’t ...

Explore the Heilbronn smart city initiative. Learn how innovative living labs are shaping the future of sustainable urban ...

It is only when driving through them that one senses the pulse of what has been widely referred to in China as "the city of the future." Here, drivers no longer "obey" green lights; the lights "obey" ...

The first Global Smart City Forum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kicked off today in Riyadh. The forum is organized by the ...

Key market opportunities include integrating IoT in elevator systems to enhance efficiency and user experience, and expanding presence in Saudi Arabia's burgeoning smart city projects. These trends ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Cities, where almost 60 percent of all humans now live, often ...

Cities everywhere are at a crossroads. From congestion to infrastructure strain and connectivity access, urban leaders face challenges that can’t wait for incremental change. Yet the most powerful ...

A smart city uses data and technology to improve how essential services run, from traffic and energy to healthcare and safety, so that urban life becomes more efficient, resilient and liveable. None ...

A mock up of a smart city. Made with ChatGPT (Katie Malone/Technical.ly) Despite its roots in corporate sales efforts, the lasting appeal of smart cities lies in their focus on efficiency, ...

If a smart city is defined as a civilization that uses technology to support the community, then the origins of this concept date back at least to the Neanderthals. While the concept has, of course, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to build 100 smart cities over the next few years. Smart cities' project revolves ...