Emerging Tech

Americans Love the Latest Gadgets But Still Give Driverless Cars a Thumbs Down

While GPS is universally loved, the next step in car technology seems too advanced for many.

Cybersecurity

Never Trust the First Number Announced in a Data Breach

When a company or government agency suffers a data breach, the number of records they say were lost are often preliminary estimates, whether they say so or not.

Digital Government

NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights, EU Court Rules

By throwing out a key international agreement, the ruling delivers a blow to global tech companies.

Emerging Tech

Americans Love Technology—but They Want Their Privacy Back

A new poll shows people have mixed feelings about the growing reliance on digital data in daily life.

Digital Government

NSA Head: Loss of Access to Metadata Will Hurt Intelligence

The director of the NSA says the Freedom Act will slow and hamper intelligence gathering. Too bad it’s already law.

Digital Government

Silicon Valley Shouldn’t Let China Strong-Arm it Into Spying

With companies under mounting pressure to aid abusive government surveillance, the industry must decide whether to stand up for their most vulnerable users even if that may affect its business opportunities.

Digital Government

Senators Drop Bid to Force Facebook, Twitter to Report 'Terrorist Activity'

Ron Wyden was blocking a vote on an intelligence bill over the controversial provision.

Ideas

What’s Your Return on Complying with the DATA Act?

Government executives should not see DATA Act reporting as simply another one-time compliance requirement to be fulfilled and then ignored.

Ideas

Time Has Come to Reform Laws Governing Law Enforcement Access to Data

Rules written for a time when smartphones and tablets didn’t even exist are hopelessly out of date in today’s world.

Emerging Tech

Calling All Data Enthusiasts: GSA Needs You

Participants will be expected to develop technology-driven projects that could be replicated throughout the government.

Artificial Intelligence

Tech Experts Predict What 2025 Will Look Like

Nearly everyone surveyed was hopeful about the life-changing prospects of the Internet of Things.

Digital Government

Intelligence Community’s Grand IT Plan Still Working Out ‘Pain Points’

The initiative is in the midst of converging multiple networks – all tied to various legal authorities – into a single network.

Modernization

NFL Will Outfit Every Player with Movement-Tracking Wearables This Season

These devices will generate an enormous amount of real-time usable statistics, and could dramatically change the way fans and teams watch and analyze games.