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This European startup is installing 50 traffic-counting sensors across San Francisco

Belgian startup Telraam designed a device that lets anyone point out of a window a camera-like device that uses on-board tech to count the number of road users. It is currently installing a network of

Facebook releases a trio of maps to aid with fighting disease outbreaks

Facebook this morning announced a new initiative focused on using its data and technologies to help nonprofit organizations and universities working in public health better map the spread of infectiou

How Businesses Are Leveraging Public Data To Reach Target Audiences

It’s no secret that the growth of publicly available data, or open data, is more prevalent than ever. From government databases, such as those aggregated by Data.gov, to data made available via tool

Enigma Raises $4.5M To Help Plumb The Depths And Derive Insights From Public Data

NYC startup and TechCrunch Battlefield winner Enigma has raised $4.5 million in Series A funding, the company has revealed today. The new round was led by Comcast Ventures, and includes participation

National Geographic Offers Up Over 500 Maps Through Google Maps Engine’s Public Data Program

Google is launching an initiative to let organizations share their map data with the public, via Google's Maps product and cloud-based infrastructure, and today partner National Geographic announced t

Enigma Launches A New Developer Program That Gives API Access To Civic-Minded Hackers

It's been a very busy few months since the Enigma team took home the <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2013/04/30/enigma-makes-unearthing-and-sifting-through-public-data-a-breeze/">Disrupt Cup back in N