Innovation in the Public Sector
Governments and public services exploring new methods of achieving their goals. This stream monitors these innovations, whether at concept stage, in development, or already up and running.
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Porto Digital Is the Quixotic Tech Hub That Actually Worked
Created in 2000 to halt urban decay in the Brazilian city of Recife, the initiative has brought thousands of tech jobs to the…
What's Going On With TikTok? Ask a Victorian Prince
A Victorian lawsuit set a precedent of foregrounding personal privacy when we talk about data. But that rings hollow without…
The Food Chain Should Be a Food Circle
Regenerative farming and upcycled ingredients are both on the menu for a resilient food system that’s better for humans and…
35 of the Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now
The House of Mouse has plenty of streaming options for the whole family.
The Time for ‘Catalytic Government’ Is Now
By overtly supporting green and tech sectors, governments can stimulate economic growth and innovation.
Big Tech Laid Off Thousands. Here’s Who Wants Them Next
Governments, nonprofits, and small startups hope to scoop up people let go by the likes of Meta and Amazon. It’s their big chance…
How the UN’s ‘Sex Agency’ Uses Tech to Save Mothers’ Lives
Big Data, drones, diagnostics—the United Nations and other groups hope to innovate the world out of a maternal and reproductive…
The Hottest Startups in Barcelona
The city is a global hub for investors, startups, and larger companies seeking sunnier climes and a business-friendly atmosphere.
The New Climate Bill Demands All-American EV Batteries
The legislation adds fuel to a major push for a US battery supply chain. But inconvenient geography is the least of the…
What Is Energy Star and How Does It Save You Money?
WIRED spoke with the Environmental Protection Agency to learn more about the government’s energy efficiency program.
Conti's Attack Against Costa Rica Sparks a New Ransomware Era
A pair of ransomware attacks crippled parts of the country—and rewrote the rules of cybercrime.
On China, US National Security Experts Fear the Wrong Thing
Many argue that regulating Big Tech cedes leadership to China, but a healthy startup ecosystem is America's best defense.
Joe Biden, and the Country, Could Really Use a CTO
Plus: Obama’s head techy, the world’s social media addiction, and Russia’s unwelcomed escalation.
The War in Ukraine Is Keeping Chinese Social Media Censors Busy
Posts that glorify war and those that criticize Russia are getting quietly deleted, as platforms are pressured to walk a thin…
The Psychology of Placing EV Chargers Along Roads Less Traveled
Just seeing a map of charging stations in rural areas can help alleviate “range anxiety”—and help get more EVs on the streets.
The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley
Other regions have tried to capture the tech title for decades. Why haven't they succeeded?
The Year Everyone Remembered That Chips Matter
Shortages of semiconductors messed up production of everything from cars to toys. Plans are in the works for more factories, but…
A Clean Industrial Revolution Is the Only Way to Hit Net Zero
Governments and companies around the world are finally acting to create a green economy and avoid climate catastrophe.
Gavin Newsom’s Recall Election Divides Silicon Valley’s Elite
How the tech world’s unique brand of politics is shaping the fight over who governs California.
Why Not Use Self-Driving Cars as Supercomputers?
Autonomous vehicles use the equivalent of 200 laptops to get around. Some want to tap that computing power to decode viruses or…
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