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.
Emerging Tech
State Department Says iPhones Can Detect Illegal Weapons Testing
The State Department is talking to Apple scientists about new uses for the iPhone.
Emerging Tech
New Tech Plans Aim to Take Copyright Office Out of the 1970s
While making specific tech upgrades is important, it will take a much more big-picture approach to truly modernize the office, said Director Maria Pallante.
Cybersecurity
A Sixth Grader Is Selling Superstrong Passwords for $2
This 11-year-old can help you become cryptographically secure.
Digital Government
Video: These Crazy Biometrics Are Now in Your Car
Your car seat might soon act as a Fitbit... for your backside.
Modernization
Video: Why Mobile Payment Systems Haven't Quite Caught On Yet
Your smartphone can't quite do everything for you... yet.
Emerging Tech
Video: What ‘Back to the Future’ Got Right -- and Wrong -- About Tech in 2015
Hoverboards aren't really widely available, but instead 2015 has brought us other amazing gadgets.
Emerging Tech
Tech Jobs are Tops for Work-Life Balance
Data scientists reported the best work-life balance scores in a new analysis.
Digital Government
GSA: Hackathons Save Federal Dollars, Help Find Tech Talent
The second GSA hackathon drew twice as many attendees as the previous event in May.
Emerging Tech
FAA to Require Recreational Drones to be Registered with the Goverment
Getting a drone for Christmas? Better register it before you wrap it.
Emerging Tech
Americans Love the Latest Gadgets But Still Give Driverless Cars a Thumbs Down
While GPS is universally loved, the next step in car technology seems too advanced for many.
Emerging Tech
The Tech Start-Up Running Hillary Clinton’s Campaign
The Groundwork, started by Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt, plays a major role in Clinton’s digital efforts.
Cybersecurity
OPM Says It Breaks Encryption to Monitor Employees' Browsing Habits
Through a technique called "SSL decryption," the agency sees through secure online transactions between a worker’s computer inside the agency firewall and an external website.
Emerging Tech
Video: How to Train Like an Astronaut
Experience the strange environment of a space station without ever leaving the ground.
Emerging Tech
Venture Capital Giant Marc Andreessen Joins Board of Government Transparency Startup
The Silicon Valley startup just raised $25 million, and could pursue the federal market in a year or two, says CEO Zac Bookman.
Modernization