Digital Government
Commerce Data Service looking to grow big in 2016
One of government's latest startups has plans to add dozens of people and finish 15 projects this summer.
Digital Government
Lawmakers: Who Safeguards Health Care Data from Cyberthreats?
While fitness trackers and calorie-counting apps might help patients manage their wellness, “who has access to all of this data, and is it being stored securely?” asked Jessica Rich, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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Video: How Will NASA Astronauts Exercise on a Mission to Mars?
For astronauts in microgravity, exercise is essential for preventing muscle atrophy and bone loss.
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Border Agency Ready to Expand Virtual Fence along Southern Border
New border technology has successfully completed operational testing after being assessed in the field for past several months.
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House appropriators look for clarity on VistA modernization
Lawmakers are seeking more information from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the future of its electronic health record system.
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A tax info redesign by the users, for the users
The IRS is aiming to crowdsource a revamp of its online tax information with a focus on user-centered design.
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VA Claims Backlog Now at 75,000 - Lowest Since 2009
Greg Giddens, acting chief acquisition officer for VA, told an industry audience Tuesday VA’s “dramatic reduction” in the claims backlog is evidence the agency’s transformational efforts under Secretary Bob McDonald have paid off.
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Where Does Obama Really Stand on Encryption?
When weighing the current “encryption problem,” the U.S. sitting president must appear strong on law and order while defending our civil liberties.
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The FBI May Be Able to Unlock the iPhone Without Apple’s Help
The Justice Department is testing a new method to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
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Tim Cook: 'We Need to Decide as a Nation How Much Power the Government Should Have'
Cook continued to frame the Apple-FBI hearing as an issue of national importance over the principle of privacy.
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What's Next for 18F?
The General Services Administration’s tech hub celebrated its second birthday last week.
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NIH Opens Small Business ‘On-Ramp' to $20B Contract
Bids from new small businesses are due by April 18, with awards expected in early 2017.
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New computer models promise better analysis of underground nuclear tests
New detection technique from LLNL can hone remote analysis of underground nuclear explosions and help find rogue regimes' secret test sites.
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Tech startups with Chinese characteristics
Steve Kelman travels to China, and finds a different twist on incubators and innovation.
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Self-Driving Cars and the Looming Privacy Apocalypse
Driverless vehicles will learn everything about you, and influence your behavior in ways you won’t even realize.
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DHS Calls Over-Cost Delayed Immigration Casework System a ‘Turnaround Story’
But the inspector general found that after 11 years, caseworkers have difficulty using the tool, which also offers only two of about 90 forms, and technical support is inadequate.
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Workers in These Countries Believe AI and Robots Will Replace Them
Chinese workers have seen the future, and it involves artificial intelligence
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Video: How Helpful Are Siri and Other Voice Assistants in a Health Crisis?
Researchers tested voice assistants on 68 different smartphones with various emergency situations -- with mixed results.
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How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
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