Emerging Tech

What Technology Should Be Un-Invented?

We asked 101 technology leaders what innovation they wish could go back in the box.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Contractors Developing Lethal Cyber Weapons

U.S. troops would have the power to launch logic bombs, instead of traditional explosive projectiles, which essentially would direct an enemy's critical infrastructure to self-destruct.

Emerging Tech

Video: 3 Things to Consider Before Getting a Drone

Keep your eye on the skies, because the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department have stepped in to set some regulations.

Digital Government

Q&A: Managing the Pentagon's 'Wicked' Problems

Department of Navy's Maura Sullivan, chief of innovation and strategy, chatted with Nextgov about innovation and the challenge of “wicked” problems.

Emerging Tech

Google Plans Drone Delivery Service by 2017

Google already has a same-day, ground-based delivery service, called Google Express.

Emerging Tech

Q&A: How the Postal Service Thinks It Can Predict the Next Cyber Breach

The agency's manager for data science and exploration told Nextgov his team plans to use predictive analytics to foresee future cyberintrusions.

Emerging Tech

What Happens if a Driverless Car Has to Choose Between Killing Its Passenger or a Pedestrian?

Philosophers have been debating a similar moral conundrum for years, but now the discussion has a new practical application.

Emerging Tech

How the Federal Government Is Attempting to Protect the Internet of Things

Federal attempts to protect the network of devices and sensors -- for consumers and agencies -- are gradually building.

Digital Government

UK Researchers Create Tiny Tractor Beam

Today, it moves little specks of plastic, but someday the sky may be the limit.

Digital Government

Army's Unmanned Helicopter Passes Key Test

The Army’s signature rotorcraft, equipped with new hardware and software, shows off a new self-piloting capability and robotic teaming.

Emerging Tech

GSA Looks for New Chief Customer Officer

The position sits in the GSA administrator’s office and has a dedicated team and budget.

Digital Government

The New Northrop Grumman-Built Bomber Will Be Air Force’s Most Futuristic Plane

After years of internal Pentagon fighting to keep the project alive, the air service reveals a builder, but little else.

Modernization

The Apple Watch Isn't Even a Hit with Silicon Valley Insiders

In our poll of the industry, more than 70 percent said they hadn’t yet taken the plunge.

Emerging Tech

Coming Soon from DOT: National Address Database, Driver Insights

The department wants to know "how people drive, what are they looking at, what are they doing, how do they react to things."

Modernization

Google Wants to Make Sure You Never Lose Your Phone Again

The technology would work as long as you have a wearable device as well.

Digital Government

Navy Plans To Deploy A Submarine Drone Squadron By 2020

The highly autonomous underwater vehicles could be sent to scout ahead of attack submarines, or to guard valuable undersea targets.