Emerging Tech
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Remove Barriers to Connected Device Industry
The DIGIT Act would promote economic activity by encouraging the internet of things industry to blossom.
Digital Government
Tech Trade Group to New Congress: Let’s Collaborate
The Information Technology Industry Council outlined four priority areas that share commonalities with Trump’s agenda.
Digital Government
Army Wants to 3-D Print Minidrones in 24 Hours
Future soldiers will make their own eyes-in-the-sky on the go.
Digital Government
Video: How This Paper Toy Could Change Global Health
Rapid spinning is the first step toward diagnosing illnesses like malaria and HIV.
Emerging Tech
Why Virtual Reality May Become Part of Your Job
From mock customer-service scenarios to simulations of technical procedures, VR is branching out in the workplace.
Emerging Tech
Moths Are Driving Miniature Cars to Help Scientists Build Odor-Tracking Robots
It turns out, moths are actually pretty good at driving—at least when scientists hook them up to the right equipment.
Modernization
Video: Looking Back at the Original iPhone
The original smartphone is a lot clunkier than you remember.
Cybersecurity
L.A. College Pays Hacker’s Ransom to Unlock IT Systems
Don’t expect exploitative ransomware attacks to die down anytime soon.
Ideas
With Self-Driving Cars, the Future is Now
Much of what was considered the stuff of science fiction is today certainly within reach technologically.
Digital Government
Pentagon Acquisition Reorganization Could Help Fight Adversaries
The NDAA breaks down a major acquisition role into two parts.
Digital Government
Government Needs Tech-Savvy Leaders to Succeed, Says Outgoing OMB Chief
In the 21st century, every agency’s mission rests heavily on officials with a “high tech IQ,” Shaun Donovan said in his White House exit memo.
Digital Government
Video: Meet the Man Who Turned Off Energy Dept.'s Lights for 16 Years
Saving money, one switch at a time.
Digital Government
Why Bosses Can Track Their Employees 24/7
In many states, employers aren’t barred from monitoring workers’ locations after hours or without their consent.
Emerging Tech
Robotics Expert Predicts Kids Born in 2017 Will Never Drive a Car
The auto industry is racing toward a driverless future.
Modernization
New 'Camouflage' Promises to Make You Unrecognizable to Facial-Recognition Tech
It exploits the way face-recognition algorithms work in order to fool them.
Modernization
A Guide to Staying Online if the Internet or Social Media Get Blocked in Your Country
Here are a few things you can do to avoid any blackouts.
Emerging Tech
Now You Can Search For Every Social Media Posting Created by Obama's White House
Several searchable archives went live Thursday.
Digital Government
The Technology Race to Build — or Stop — North Korea’s Nuclear Missiles
As Pyongyang warns of an upcoming ICBM test, and Trump threatens to stop it, the Pentagon has few good options.
Emerging Tech