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Internet of Things

Internet of Things

  • Super-Fast 5G is Coming to the Five Boroughs, But City Officials Aren’t Sure When

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    (photo: Lisette Voytko)


    As new lightning-fast networks are launching around the country, New Yorkers are looking at how “5G” technology may impact the city.

    Government officials, technologists, academics, activists, and others are grappling with the pros and cons of implementing 5G, which includes download speeds 10 times faster than current smartphone connections and has the potential to allow many more devices to communicate simultaneously, greatly reducing lags in service. The overall effect would be a speedier, more seamless experience while

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  • Smart Cities: Civic Tech Innovation and The Internet of Things

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    (image: Stanford)


    Government technology practitioners from various cities and countries gathered last week to discuss the future of “smart cities” and the “Internet of Things” at the Smart Cities NYC conference that took place at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

    One panel was moderated by Jeff Merritt, Director of Innovation

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