Emerging Tech
Why Federal Agencies Won’t Take Up the Internet of Things Anytime Soon
A new report suggests leadership vacuums and lack of an IoT strategy could hinder adoption.
Digital Government
CIA Director: Open Source a ‘Tremendous Advantage’
Combining data sets offers a clearer picture of an event, John Brennan said.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Spy on Wireless Keyboards From Hundreds of Feet Away
There’s a gaping security hole in eight popular models.
Digital Government
A Quick Guide to the Jihadist Communications Toolkit
A new report documents how extremist groups’ use of secure digital tools software has evolved.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech & Tequila: Explore the Potential and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Government
Join Nextgov over cocktails and hear experts chat about the possibilities and challenges AI could mean for the federal government.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Scientists and Astronauts Take on San Diego Comic-Con
Separating science fiction from science fact.
Modernization
With Its Takeover of Yahoo, Verizon Becomes King of the Internet for the Older Crowd
Across America, millions of people use dial-up connections to web portals as they surf the information superhighway.
Modernization
Japanese Servers Are Struggling to Keep Up With the Onslaught of Pokemon Go
By Friday evening, as more than 10 million people downloaded the app in Japan, servers crashed and the game went off the grid.
Emerging Tech
7-Eleven Has Delivered its First Slurpee Via Drone
The order also included a chicken sandwich, donuts and a cup of coffee.
Emerging Tech
White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program
The National Science Foundation research program could help reach greater connectivity.
Emerging Tech
This Biohybrid Robot Uses Sea Slug Muscles to Scoot Around
The researchers hope these robots will eventually be used to track down sources of pollution in waterways.
Emerging Tech
Two Big Questions for Elon Musk
The Tesla CEO says it would be “morally reprehensible” for his company to build a fully driverless car before introducing semi-autonomous safety features. But how do we know Autopilot is safer than the alternative?
Digital Government
Facebook’s Terrifying Internet Drone Has Made its Maiden Voyage
The full-sized, carbon-fiber drone is solar-powered, and has a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 737 jet.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Scientists Fact-Check 'Star Trek' Tech
The space agency knows a thing or two about going boldly where no man has gone before.
Digital Government
An App Could Soon Tell Airport Agents if Travelers Might be Lying
Customs and Border Protection wants startups' help updating the airport process.
Emerging Tech
Elon Musk’s Master Plan for Tesla Is Self-Driving Cars and Sun-Powered Trucks
Musk has a four-point plan.
Emerging Tech
Germany Wants to Put Black Boxes in its Self-Driving Cars
The government is wasting no time in drawing up legislation that will give the country’s automakers and drivers a legal framework.
Digital Government