State & Local Government Policy, Business and Technology

3 Consumer Technologies that Will Make a Difference in Cities

Government Technology: Walking the showroom floor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year, it was hard not to get excited about the future of consumer technology. From robots that can beat you in ping pong to phones with built-in projectors to a self-driving store on wheels, exhibitors showed off the manifold possibilities offered by emerging tech.

Throughout the event, however, my mind wandered back to one question: How can cities take advantage of these advances? Many of these technologies could have a massive influence on the way government operates, and it would be a waste if they were relegated only to the homes of the wealthy and tech-savvy. With this in mind, here are a few trendy consumer technologies that could prove transformative in cities.

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