[Image: courtesy of the author] Many of these new technologies are part of a new high-tech sector of “urban tech.” Urban tech is a suite of technologies that are largely applied in cities and urban ...

A bright light is shining in New York City's economy: technology. That's the finding of a recent study by Tech:NYC, an industry group, and the Center for an Urban Future think tank. The beating ...

A team of researchers at Cornell Tech, Cornell University’s tech-focused research campus, has developed a forecast for how technologies like artificial intelligence could shape cities in the coming ...

“In the face of climate challenges, urban technology isn’t just about futuristic gadgets—it’s about the hard work of making cities more resilient and adaptable.”—Michael Samuelian, founding director, ...

Emissions reductions and meeting the needs of a changing climate are where urban tech is headed — guided not only by the urgent thrust of the crisis, but by government incentives, regulatory ...

Urbanization is accelerating, and by 2050, almost 70% of people will live in cities—turning them into hubs of culture, innovation and activity. Tech leaders today carry the torch for climate-conscious ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, was named an Urban Tech Challengers finalist. The winner will be announced in October following a ...

Detroit is getting a new hub for technology and entrepreneurs downtown thanks to a partnership between leading real estate, technology and engineering companies. The Urban Tech Xchange space was ...

You’ve probably heard of unicorns, and you may have heard of soonicorns. But have you heard of gigacorns? Unlike its other more common cousins, the term “gigacorn” doesn’t refer to valuation. Instead, ...

Over the past two years, Danny DeJesus, founder of tech training nonprofit Urban Tech Hero, has seen the challenges of formerly incarcerated people like himself in tech. He’s as determined as ever to ...

Solar-powered gadgets in 2026 deliver real daily value, powering chargers, lights, wearables, and homes with efficient, ...