Modernization
Video: Simple Ways to Protect Your Privacy
Keep your emails and your texts to yourself.
Emerging Tech
Could the Fear of Weaponizing Internet of Things Devices Lead to a New Agency?
Several agencies including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Security Administration already issue guidance over some aspects of the internet of things.
Emerging Tech
The Future Is Here: Drones Are Delivering Domino’s Pizzas to Customers
It’s a brave new world—for pizza.
Digital Government
A Team of Drones Pulls Off a (Staged) Search-and-Rescue Mission
Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky merger leads to unique demonstration involving drones large and small.
Modernization
A New App Filters the World to Help Colorblind People Avoid Hue Confusion
Color vision is now just a few clicks away for the nearly 300 million people worldwide affected by colorblindness.
Emerging Tech
Mass Use of Driverless Cars Still 'Years Off,' Official Says
Still, traditional and self-driving cars may co-exist on the roads for decades.
Emerging Tech
Video: How to Fly a Plane With Just Your Brain
Here's one way to fly without getting your pilot's license.
Emerging Tech
Join Us Nov. 30 for the Digital Citizen Summit
Learn from Uber and other agencies' efforts.
Digital Government
A USB Stick Can Show HIV Test Results in Under 30 Minutes
Traditional HIV testing can take days to show results.
Modernization
Video: Frequent Flyers, Take Note of These Travel Gadgets
Some gadgets make flying the friendly skies a bit friendlier.
Emerging Tech
Modified Drones Keep an Eye on the World’s Wildlife
The availability of reliable, off-the-shelf UAVs has made standard aerial surveillance far easier than it used to be, but drones don’t come out of the box ready for the kinds of projects conservationists throw at them.
Emerging Tech
FBI Awards Dataminr Contract for Twitter 'Firehose'
Twitter has said the service would not be available to members of the intelligence community.
Digital Government
Video: DARPA Hosts Radiation Detection Scavenger Hunt
A fun solution to a serious threat.
Digital Government
Home Monitoring Will Soon Monitor You
When the internet of things begins to track electrical usage, houses could become more measured—and scrutinized—than ever.
Emerging Tech
Will Trump’s Victory Be Silicon Valley’s Wake-Up Call?
It’s long past time for tech companies to acknowledge that wielding enormous publishing power requires taking editorial responsibility.
Emerging Tech
Video: Facebook is Bringing Internet to the Masses with a Solar Drone
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's internet access!
Digital Government
Harvard’s 3D-Printed 'Heart-on-a-Chip' Could Replace Animal Testing One Day
The device holds heart tissue and reads its reactions to cardiac drugs.
Artificial Intelligence