The Tulip tower by Foster + Partners

The 1,000-foot-tall tower just moved one step closer to construction.

See the bizarre glass "tulip" set to transform London’s skyline

Strange Skyscraper

The proposal to build the Tulip tower has secured the approval of the City of London Planning and Transportation Committee.

See the Bizarre Glass “Tulip” Set to Transform London’s Skyline

The Tulip could bloom over London as soon as 2025.

What they don't say is *how* to decline the scan.

Denying facial recognition scan won’t raise red flags, say police

Just Say No

Police in London will conduct another trial of their highly inaccurate facial recognition technology, the seventh since 2016.

Denying Facial Recognition Scan Won’t Raise Red Flags, Say Police

Trials of inaccurate facial recognition tech continue in London.

The company claims to have changed its ways.

Uber is allowed to operate in London again, but it’s on thin ice

Future Society

A court overturned Uber's London license renewal denial this week. The company now has a 15-month probationary license to operate in the city.

The Digest: Uber Is Allowed to Operate in London Again, but It’s on Thin Ice

The city has granted Uber a 15-month probationary license.

The Digest: Uber Is Allowed to Operate in London Again, But It’s on Thin Ice

Uber Is Allowed to Operate in London Again, But It’s on Thin Ice

London wasn't always the thriving, cosmopolitan city we know today.

Remarkable images of London show the city's evolution over nearly 2,000 years

London started as a small Roman settlement along the Thames River. But today, more than 8.6 million people call the place home.

Remarkable Images of London Show its Evolution Over Nearly 2,000 Years

These images show the impact of time. 

Remarkable Images of London Show the City’s Evolution Over Nearly 2,000 Years

Soon, Uber won't be allowed to operate in a major urban metropolis

Advanced Transport

London's transportation regulators have decided not to renew Uber's license to operate in the city. Uber is appealing the decision.

Soon, Uber Won’t Be Allowed to Operate in a Major Urban Metropolis

Beginning September 30, Uber will no longer be licensed to operate in London.

Uber's plans are in line with the City of London's goal to make transport emissions-free by 2050.

UberX plans to go all-electric in London by 2019

Following the Mayor of London's announcement that all city transport is to go full-electric by 2050, Uber pledged to adapt its fleet by 2025.

UberX Plans to Go All-Electric in London by 2019

The entire fleet should be electric by 2025, but can they pull it off?

Earth & Energy

A London shopping street is being used to gauge the potential of future technologies that include electricity-generating walkways and air-cleaning filters.

A “Smart Street” in London Is Transforming the Future of Shopping

Electricity-generating walkways and air-cleaning paint could be the future of every major city.

That being said, the city will have to ensure its infrastructure can properly facilitate the change to electric vehicles.

London Mayor Announces Major Initiative to Make City’s Transportation Zero-Emission by 2050

London is taking its commitment to reducing its impact on climate change to a new level.

One Day Autonomous Shuttles Could Be as Common as the Subway

Robots & Machines

Food Ink, the world's first 3D printing restaurant will open in London at the end of July to serve futuristic meals, 3D style.

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