Technology and innovation

Innovative wind turbine creates fresh, potable water from thin air

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(IT) A revolutionary new wind turbine that converts humidity from thin desert air into 1,000 litres of drinkable fresh water daily could help the UAE stave off severe water shortages in years to come, Gulf News has learnt.
21.04.12 → Environment, water and energy, Smart cities, Technology and innovation

Police cameras being installed

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(IT) SINGAPORE – In an anti-crime move, police have began installing cameras at 300 public housing blocks and multi-storey car parks.
20.04.12 → Crime and security, Technology and innovation

iPads, not laptops, on mayor wish list for corporators

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(IT) For the first citizen of Mumbai, laptops are passe. He wants iPads for all 227 corporators. The mayor believes that the iPad would be more handy and useful for corporators as it has more features.
18.04.12 → Technology and innovation

Santiago es la 12° mejor ciudad del mundo para abrir negocios digitales

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(IT) El proyecto “Startup Genome” elaboró un ranking de ciudades para emprendedores del área digital, donde Santiago supera a grandes urbes como Madrid, Chicago, Berlín y Sidney.
12.04.12 → City branding, big events and tourism, Technology and innovation

Central Railway may run 15-car rakes by October

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(IT) Central Railway is working on plans to run 15-car services on main line between CST and Kalyan by October. It has also decided to take measures to phase out Coupon Validating Machines (CVMs) and instead promote the use of smart-card operated Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM).

10.04.12 → Mobility and logistic, Technology and innovation
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