Artificial Intelligence
Nerds Rejoice: Google Just Released its Internal Tool to Collaborate on AI
The software works a lot like Google Docs
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Increasingly Cautious About Internet of Things
Congressional discussion on connected devices centers more on the privacy and security of citizen data.
Emerging Tech
Drone Delivery is One Step Closer with Trump Pilot Program
The Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration will allow state and local governments to set up drone innovation zones.
Modernization
The Invention That Turned Our Phones Into Cameras Was Originally Developed by NASA for Space Travel
“Smartphones were not on the radar initially at all."
Emerging Tech
Why Computers Should Be Hidden
A luxury bicycle computer forecasts a welcome future of humble, embedded systems.
Modernization
Front-Facing Cameras Were Never Intended for Selfies
Developers had something else in mind.
Emerging Tech
Do You Trust Amazon to Enter Your House?
The online retailer unveiled an app that would allow delivery drivers access inside your house to drop off packages.
Modernization
The True Cost of the iPhone X, Based on What You Actually Earn
With the iPhone X, we have entered a new age of ultra-premium smartphones.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Could Be Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency on Your Computer
Kim Jong-un’s regime is experimenting with malware.
Digital Government
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Google Leaders Pitch Pentagon on Internal Accelerator
In the Defense Innovation Board’s fifth public meeting, members from the private sector discussed four potential recommendations for the Pentagon.
Modernization
Google Launches Its Own Online Payment System
This makes spending your money even easier.
Modernization
Cutting Regulations Could Entice 5G Network Investment, says FCC Commissioner
Nationwide high-speed internet promises many benefits but still relies on private companies to foot the infrastructure bill.
Artificial Intelligence
The AI That Has Nothing to Learn From Humans
DeepMind’s new self-taught Go-playing program is making moves that other players describe as “alien” and “from an alternate dimension.”
Emerging Tech
FDA CIO: Agile Is Simply Good Business
One thing agencies need to do is get out of a reactive mode, the agency's CIO Todd Simpson said.
Emerging Tech
Twitter Has a Serious Bot Problem, and Wikipedia Might Have the Solution
These automated accounts have become a headache for Twitter.
Digital Government
On Second Thought, Keep Your Laptop With You, FAA Says
Laptops in checked luggage actually increase the risk of fire.
Emerging Tech
Beware of Blockchain Hype But Keep Eyes on the Tech, HHS Official Says
Some agencies are experimenting with the ledger system but it’s a long way from formal use.
Emerging Tech
Secretly Wish You Could Be Invisible? Science Is Getting Close
"Advanced technology can seem indistinguishable from magic."
Digital Government