As military training gets high-tech, U.S. soldiers have been testing a new kind of mock firearm made by a New Orleans company — one that doesn't fire real bullets but feels realistic in a virtual reality scenario.
Nearly a year after the plug was pulled on a multimillion-dollar New Orleans Police Department technology boondoggle, the City Council has approved a new contract with a different vendor for a second try.
A speech language pathologist in New Orleans praises the use of alternative and augmentative communication devices in classrooms to help students with autism, learning disabilities, brain injuries or sensory impairments.
New automatic water meters being installed across New Orleans could finally solve one of the city's most frustrating problems: unpredictable and unreliable sewage and water bills.
VR headsets and 3D printers help the Verizon Innovation Learning Lab create interest in STEM at the Dorothy Height Charter School. Educators and school leaders toured it during the National School Boards Association Annual Conference.
On Tuesday night, around 50 people, including law enforcement, civic leaders, journalists and citizens, turned up to the police academy to see a demonstration of the new drones and ask questions.
The Smart Surfaces Coalition will focus on leveraging data analysis through advanced mapping techniques, while helping equip residents with tech solutions like reflective and green roofs, solar energy tools and porous pavements.
Louisiana has earmarked $20 million for school security upgrades, at least some of which will go toward artificial intelligence software that monitors camera feeds to detect weapons and sends alerts to officials.
After several high-profile interstate shootings, city officials are calling for new technology to help catch those pulling the trigger. Unlike shootings in neighborhoods, the interstate often leaves police with few witnesses.
Plus, a new report continues to emphasize the value of a unified approach to broadband, Cleveland finds a nonprofit partner for a citywide broadband network and more.
