Digital Government

The Pentagon Has the World’s Largest Logistics Problem. Blockchain Can Help

DoD should join other logistics-heavy organizations in experimenting with the cryptography-messaging-accounting technology that powers Bitcoin.

Cybersecurity

Can the Government’s Buying Power Create a More Secure Internet of Things?

Device manufacturers still determine how they secure their gadgets, but legislation could push industry in a more secure direction, experts tell the House Oversight committee.

Digital Government

Congressman Wants U.S. to Part With Europe on Data Privacy

As the number of devices quietly gathering your data increases, so does the risk of exposure.

Digital Government

DARPA-Funded Radar Lets Planes See Through Smoke and Clouds

A promising approach to a decades-old quandary: how to get a clear field of view to the ground?

Emerging Tech

What Would Flying From New York to Shanghai in 39 Minutes Feel Like?

Elon Musk’s proposed Earth transport system better stock barf bags.

Emerging Tech

Zuckerberg’s Apology for “Dividing People” Won’t Stop the Regulators From Moving In

The tech leader is facing increasing scrutiny by governments around the world.

Modernization

Apple Is Looking Into Reports That Some iPhone 8s Are Falling Apart

These phones are coming apart at the seams.

Digital Government

Democrats Push for Billions to Bring High-Speed Internet to Everyone

Lawmakers believe faster, better broadband will help bring underserved rural communities into the 21st-century economy.

Emerging Tech

Amazon's HQ2 Hunt Is a Transit Reckoning

There are smart ways to overhaul trains and buses, and not-so-smart.

Modernization

Amazon Introduces a New Collection of Smart Home Gadgets

The company aims to have an Echo for everyone.

Digital Government

OMB Data Guru: If Your Manager Doesn’t Get Open Data, Take Them To A Hackathon

White House tech teams are going to more public tech events not only to network but also to demonstrate the value of open data projects.

Cybersecurity

Someone Made Over $60,000 Hijacking People’s Computers to Mine Cryptocurrency

The malware mines Monero, a cryptocurrency that currently has a total market value of about $1.4 billion.

Cybersecurity

Major Security Vulnerability Discovered in New Mac OS

High Sierra users beware.

Digital Government

FDA Wants To Fast Track Health Products From Apple, Fitbit

A precertification system would mean those companies don’t need to do premarket reviews for products.

Emerging Tech

Blockchain May Finally Rid the World of Fax Machines

Another reason Blockchain has captivated the financial industry.

Digital Government

White House Officials: To Manage the Government, Open Its Data

Though there are hurdles, White House officials continue to push for better, more accessible federal data.