Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs Scraps Its Ambitious Toronto Project
The Google sibling envisioned a tech-enabled and eco-friendly neighborhood. But residents rebelled over plans to collect and use their data, among other things.
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs Scraps Its Ambitious Toronto Project
When Google sibling Sidewalk Labs announced in 2017 a $50 million investment into a project to redevelop a portion of Toronto’s waterfront, it seemed...
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As Cities Reopen, Outdoor Dining May Provide a Lifeline
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Covid-19 Spurs a Road Repair Boom—and Threatens a Bust
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Covid-19 Spurs a Road Repair Boom—and Threatens a Bust
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Delivery Robots Aren't Ready—When They Could Be Needed Most
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