Chandler is implementing a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure, replacing traditional water meters with advanced ones for improved monitoring and billing, supported by grants totaling $1.2 million. Installation starts in late 2024.

Phoenix's tech talent ranking dropped from 15th to 18th, with a 17.2% tech job increase from 2018 to 2023, as per a CBRE report. The city also saw a rise in young college-educated professionals.

Aurora Innovation is expanding its autonomous trucking route from Fort Worth to Phoenix, aiming to begin commercial trips in 2025 and transition to fully driverless later that year.

Fountain Hills is hosting International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024, featuring telescope viewings, a lunar talk by NASA Ambassador Ted Blank, and various activities for all ages.

Scottsdale Police Department is implementing a Drone as First Responder program to enhance emergency response, with protocols to address privacy concerns and each drone costing $308,000.

The Arizona Science Center offers free entry for a weekend thanks to a partnership with Fry's Food Stores, excluding optional attractions which cost $5 each.

KoMiCo invests $50 million in a new semiconductor facility in Mesa, Arizona, to support the industry's growth, with plans to open by 2026, creating 200 jobs.

A super blue moon is expected to occur in Arizona, providing stargazers with a visual spectacle, and Saturn will make a close approach to the moon during the event.

Scientists at ASU, led by Dr. Meenakshi Wadhwa, discovered intriguing formations on Mars that could indicate ancient life, but face challenges in bringing samples back to Earth.

The Arizona Technology Council's 12th AADM Conference in Tucson brought together 220+ industry professionals to discuss the regional aerospace, defense, aviation, and manufacturing sectors.

Cochise County's IT systems experienced disruption from a faulty CrowdStrike update, but election systems were unaffected, as confirmed by the county and an elections systems vendor, ES&S.

A cybersecurity update from CrowdStrike unintentionally caused global service disruptions, affecting businesses, airports, and emergency services, and prompting a review of reliance on technology.

Marro Technologies, a Tucson-based startup, streamlines software expenses for businesses by tracking actual software usage to reduce unnecessary licensing costs, with successful client impact and $2.1 million in revenue.