Emerging Tech
Army Probes Industry Ability to Offer Situational Awareness-Enhancing AR
The potential vendor would have to provide both the augmented reality software and support.
Emerging Tech
Senators Explore Possible Cryptocurrency Regulations, Threats to Economy
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs heard testimony that endorsed more regulations and restrictions on digital assets in the federal banking system.
Emerging Tech
OIG Finds Oversight Issues With GSA's Performance-based Contracts
GSA contracting personnel produced performance reports that were "often incomplete or not available at all," according to a new inspector general's audit.
Emerging Tech
NASA Looks to Award $25M Contract for Infrared Satellite Instrument
The instrument will help provide additional information for weather prediction modeling.
Emerging Tech
Energy Launches Foundation to Accelerate Emerging Tech Commercialization
The Energy Department aims to boost investment in commercial energy tech through its first ever agency-related foundation.
Emerging Tech
Decrying Starlink's 'Weaponization,' SpaceX Cuts Support for Ukrainian Military
But Wednesday's explanation by the Elon Musk-founded company is at odds with its continuing work for the U.S. military.
Emerging Tech
IRS Names Advisors on Possible Government-run Direct Filing System for Taxpayers
The IRS tapped New America to report on the feasibility of a free, public-facing IRS-hosted tax filing infrastructure for ordinary taxpayers.
Emerging Tech
New Legislation Seeks to Upgrade Commercial Drone Rules
A bipartisan bill aims to carve a more straightforward path for commercial drone technology approval.
Digital Government
National Cyber Director to Retire Next Week
Chris Inglis will retire almost two years after beginning the job.
Emerging Tech
GAO: IRS Not Capturing the True Cost of its Legacy IT Footprint
An oversight report requested by Rep. Gerry Connolly found that the tax agency lacks timelines for decommissioning decades-old legacy systems and isn't tracking how much they are paying for upkeep of out-of-date software.
Digital Government
VA Centers Talent Recruitment and Remote Work in Its Operations Revamp
The agency’s chief people officer described efforts to attract high-skilled workers affected by layoffs across the tech sector and expand telework opportunities to modernize tech-centric operations.
Emerging Tech
Federal Reserve Issues New Restrictions on Crypto Banking
The regulator issued new policy largely prohibiting digital assets from the regulated banking environment, primarily due to security concerns.
Digital Government
NSA Bills Itself as a 'Soft Landing Place' for Laid off Tech Workers
The intelligence agency has been quietly moving over the past few months to recruit talented workers affected by the wave of layoffs at tech companies and startups.
Emerging Tech
Lack of Emerging Tech Framework is 'Weakening' US Stance Against China, Lawmakers Warn
Both Democrats and Republicans said Congress needs to craft national frameworks around data privacy and autonomous vehicles to counter China’s global tech ambitions.
Emerging Tech
Capella Space Creates New Government-Focused Subsidiary
Capella Federal will focus on serving government, defense and intelligence customers.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Seeks Input on Future Space Situational Awareness Safety Services
The agency’s Office of Space Commerce seeks comment on its planned basic services and who should provide them as it looks to monitor satellites and orbital debris.
Emerging Tech
FTC Votes to Finalize Data Security Order for Ed Tech Website
The FTC issued another set of requirements for online businesses handling sensitive consumer data following multiple data breaches.
Digital Government
VA is Working to Add New Features to its Health and Benefits App
The VA’s mobile phone app, which surpassed one million downloads last year, is rolling out new prescription refill and travel reimbursement services for veterans in the coming months.
Emerging Tech
Video Game Technology Tapped to Medically Train Astronauts for Future Moon and Mars Missions
Ultimately, lives might depend on the quality of that training.
Emerging Tech