Digital Government
Why Did NSA Write Security-Themed ‘Love Notes’ on Twitter?
The agency's love notes reflect the growing use of social media by U.S. government agencies—with varying degrees of effectiveness—for self-promotion.
Emerging Tech
Robots Are Also Pretty Terrible at Assembling IKEA Furniture
Scientific researchers hand the allen wrench over to the robots.
Emerging Tech
NSA Chief: Clinton’s Private Email Server an Intelligence ‘Opportunity’
Rogers was responding to a hypothetical question from Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s controversial use of a “homebrew” private email system.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Looking for Tech to Protect the 'Internet of Things'
The program's goal is to detect attackers on the Internet of Things by monitoring electronic devices' emissions.
Modernization
Don't Have Unlimited Data? You Might Want to Turn Off This New iOS9 App
Beware of a new feature called "Wi-Fi Assist".
Emerging Tech
Water Is Flowing on Mars
In a major scientific finding, researchers confirm briny water flows seasonally on the Red Planet.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Heads Under the Ice
A team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was on thin ice (literally) when testing a new rover.
Digital Government
Inside DARPA's Attempts to Engineer a Futuristic Super-Soldier
How the Pentagon is hoping to change the future of the battlefield
Emerging Tech
Different Inventors with the Same Name? That’s a Problem for the Patent Office
On Thursday, USPTO held a competition to help it find an automatic method for differentiating between multiple inventors with the same name.
Digital Government
Video: Preparing Veterans for the Solar Workforce
This Energy Department initiative provides veterans with training and an introduction to the expanding solar industry.
Digital Government
Drones Armed With High-Energy Lasers May Arrive In 2017
Predator maker looks beyond Hellfire missiles to the weapons of the future.
Modernization
UN Peacekeeping Needs Major Technological Update
For peacekeepers to be effective, they need up-to-date tech at their disposal.
Cybersecurity
Tax Collectors Want 'Selfies' to Prove You Are Who You Say You Are
States receive federal funds to verify the smartphone self-portraits of citizens, as a means of preventing refund fraud.
Modernization
This Classroom in a Suitcase Puts 40 Kids Online via Virtually Unbreakable Tablets
A hard plastic suitcase is being marketed as the thing to transform education in Africa.
Emerging Tech
The End Is Nigh: Robots and Drones Are Working Together
The robot uprising seems to be closer every day.
Emerging Tech
Federal Researchers Want to Untangle Internet of Things
From fitness bracelets to driverless cars, IoT manufacturers need a common language.
Digital Government
Senators Drop Bid to Force Facebook, Twitter to Report 'Terrorist Activity'
Ron Wyden was blocking a vote on an intelligence bill over the controversial provision.
Digital Government
Video: Spy Agency’s Open Source Mapping Tool Helps First Responders Save Lives
GeoQ has helped in crises around the world.
Emerging Tech
The UN Using Virtual Reality, Immersive ‘Wormhole’ to Connect Diplomats with Syrian Refugees
The hub uses virtual reality to allow the UN attendees to see Jordan’s Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees through the eyes of a little girl.
Ideas