Digital Government
Army Wants to Let Troops off the ‘Digital Leash.’ That’s Easier Said Than Done.
Gen. Mark Milley’s injunction against IT-enabled micromanagement will require leaders at all levels to re-think what it means to be part of the profession of arms.
Cybersecurity
Who Are the Biggest Payers to Global Ransomware Hackers?
All bitcoin transactions are permanently recorded on the blockchain, and anyone can view them.
Modernization
How to Get More from Your Amazon Echo
Here are tips and tricks how to become one with Alexa.
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA Wants Artificial Intelligence That Doesn't Forget Everything It Knows
Biological systems don't completely freeze up when they encounter a new situation, but computers often do.
Emerging Tech
A Drone Inspects a Bridge. Now What?
The Federal Highway Agency needs visualization tools to make sense what's being collected by its unmanned inspectors.
Emerging Tech
Canada Wants Silicon Valley’s Tech Employees
Immigration fears in countries such as the U.S. and U.K. might create huge opportunities for economic growth elsewhere—and Toronto is taking note.
Emerging Tech
Meet NASA's Newest Crew Member: Astrobee
It's a friendly little cube that will fly around the International Space Station.
Digital Government
How I Went From Zero to San Francisco Software Engineer in 12 Months
"All you need to reach a competitive level in your field is time and dedication."
Artificial Intelligence
The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot
Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants to Verify Drones, Devices are What They Say They Are
The call for technology is open until next May.
Emerging Tech
Self-Driving Cars Will Hinge on These 2 Things
Automakers will need to invest in some emerging technologies.
Modernization
A Design Flaw in Slack and WhatsApp is Creating a Uniquely 21st-century Etiquette Problem
In the digital era, the single most precious resource we have is our attention.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Is Trying Desperately to Get Into Schools—But Google Has Already Won This Fight
Educators’ preference for Google is reflected in sales numbers.
Emerging Tech
Drones Flying By Airports Coming Soon(ish)
Current FAA regulations prohibit drones from flying within 5 miles of an airport without notifying air traffic control.
Emerging Tech
The Self-Driving Dilemma
Autonomous vehicles could spark a cleaner, cheaper urban mobility revolution—or they could make it tougher to combat sprawl, congestion, and climate change.
Emerging Tech
The Intel Community's Love-Hate Relationship with the Internet of Things
The CIA ponders how to gain an advantage with devices without leaving itself vulnerable.
Digital Government
Who We Are As Data Might Soon Become More Important Than Who We Are As People
Online, you live in a realm functionally distinct from the world you thought you knew.
Digital Government