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The NBA is trending worldwide as teams open training camps and the preseason schedule. The league is testing connected smart basketballs and official wearable wrist devices in select preseason games, a notable technology experiment. Other storylines include Chris Webber rejoining the Sacramento Kings at training camp, the New Orleans Pelicans opening their preseason against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and discussion around a potential Karl-Anthony Towns extension with the Knicks.
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In the Netherlands, Amsterdam police have arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting in the city, a story drawing wide attention through Algemeen Dagblad. Separately, retailer Wehkamp has removed Meta's camera-equipped smart glasses from its shelves with immediate effect, citing privacy concerns around the built-in recording camera, a move reported by tech site Tweakers.
- 3US cities turn to real-time tracking for snow season response▼Snow season is coming. Can your city see its storm response in real time?
Winter is approaching, and attention is turning to whether cities can monitor their snow and ice removal operations in real time. The question highlights growing interest in smart-city technology that gives officials and residents live visibility into storm response, as municipalities prepare for the season's first major snowfalls.
- 4Biden's solar plan, APG smart cities bet, I Squared hydrogen debut▼The Pipeline: Biden’s solar plan, APG bets on smart cities, I Squared’s hydrogen debut
Biden's administration has put forward a plan to expand solar energy in the United States. In related infrastructure news, Dutch pension asset manager APG is directing investment toward smart city projects, while global infrastructure firm I Squared has made its first move into hydrogen. The roundup signals continued momentum in energy transition and digital infrastructure investing, with major institutional players committing capital to renewables, urban technology and emerging clean fuels.
- 5Miami slammed for a 'relationship-first' work culture●Of course Miami has lots of smart people, but the functional operating level is very low. It's a relationship-first, ora
A commentary on Miami's work culture is drawing attention, arguing the city has plenty of smart people but a low functional operating level. The author describes Miami as a relationship-first, oral culture where people often don't read instructions, creating practical problems. The take concludes that raising standards would change things, and reactions to the assessment are circulating widely.
- 6Technology helps Prince George seniors stay home longer▼Stay at home longer with the help of technology in Prince George
Prince George is promoting technology as a way for older residents to remain in their own homes rather than move into care facilities. Tools such as remote monitoring, smart home devices and communication aids can help seniors live independently for longer, easing pressure on families and care services. Local coverage is highlighting how these solutions support aging in place in the British Columbia city.
- 7Open-source tool reshapes smart city data collection▼Rethinking smart cities: An open-source tool for urban data collection
Researchers have developed an open-source tool for collecting urban data, offering cities an alternative to proprietary smart-city platforms. The tool lets municipalities gather and analyse information about streets, traffic and public spaces without relying on closed commercial systems. Coverage highlights how open approaches could make smart-city projects cheaper, more transparent and more adaptable to local needs, prompting debate among urban planners and technologists.