Cisco is about to help China network up to half a million cameras in the city of Chongqing. Ostensibly it's a crime-prevention maneuver, but given China's record, this, and plenty of other tech, could help spy on the populace.READ»
"There's a lot to like about urban poverty," writes Edward Glaeser in this provocative new book. When the Harvard economist looks at the poorest cities -- Kinshasa, Rio -- he sees not just deprivation but opportunity. People in slums ...READ»
Boston's hostile-to-humans City Hall Plaza may soon get a tree -- and perhaps, even more than that.
The EPA, in a gesture that will forever endear them to Bay Staters, has selected the frigid and loathsome brick-scape around City ...READ»
Airborne lasers shooting at the streets of New York. I know: Putting those phrases together in a sentence makes it sound like a plot for an Austin Powers movie, but take a chill pill--it's for your safety and convenience, New York. ...READ»
As the economic recession marches on, it's becoming more and more common to see so-called McMansions up for sale. It's a trend that probably won't stop any time soon. Even if the economy improves, gas prices will continue to rise as ...READ»
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis has plans to build Europe's first floating apartment building in 2010. But it's just the first step towards whole floating cities, like the concepts we've shown before.
Construction on The Citadel is ...READ»
The Peapod Mobility is an all-electric mini-car with a four-person capacity and a grille that seems to smile. Sure, it only goes 25mph with a 30-mile radius, but the uber-cheap buggy will have green enthusiasts lining up to buy in ...READ»
Executives from GM and Segway took to the streets today to demonstrate their collaborative electric vehicle on Manhattan's blustery west side. Before an audience of camera shutters and television reporters, the two-seat ...READ»
Every year, more people worldwide flock to cities, where congestion and pollution are quickly becoming intolerable. GM and Segway have teamed up to build what they believe is the solution: a two-seat, two-wheeled Segway with zero ...READ»
So far in the Undead Tech series, I've traced back the roots of some pretty rich items: a $75,000 car Audi, a $200,000 spaceflight, and thousands of dollars in laptops, phones, mountain bikes, and e-readers. This installment will poke ...READ»
