Emerging Tech
Video: How to Drive a Lunar Spacecraft
It's more difficult than mastering the stick shift.
Emerging Tech
Obama Talks Federal IT on ‘Daily Show”
The commander in chief discussed the wave of Silicon Valley tech talent invading government, challenges in IT procurement and how better IT can lead to better federal customer service.
Emerging Tech
USDA Teams Up with Microsoft on Food Data Challenge
The newly launched Innovation Challenge aims to inspire the public to create tech tools for analyzing food supply data.
Emerging Tech
Here's What Its Like to Pilot a Giant Fighting Robot
MegaBots was founded by three engineers who didn’t want to use their skills to go work for another large tech firm in the valley.
Digital Government
Video: Data as a Utility Has Unexpected Upshots
Just like the state's roads, anyone can use open data in Connecticut.
Emerging Tech
What Happens if There’s a Massive Data Breach in the Cloud?
Federal cloud security standards have been hugely successful thus far in ensuring cloud service providers that serve government customers aren’t bringing knives to gun fights.
Cybersecurity
Carmaker Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Over Hacking Fears
Fiat Chrysler is pulling late-model Dodge Rams, Dodge Chargers and Jeep Cherokees.
Artificial Intelligence
Computers Can Tell Republicans From Democrats Based on How They Talk
How artificial intelligence can recognize left from right.
Emerging Tech
The 3-D Printer That Can Print Circuits Right Into Other Objects
Until now, the best uses for 3D printing have been in designing and prototyping.
Modernization
Video: Google Maps' Timeline Can Show Every Place You've Ever Been
The tech giant is rolling out a digital travel diary.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Poised to Upgrade Agency Anti-Hacking Laws, Again
Bill expected in the next few days would mandate all departments pass Internet traffic through a governmentwide network surveillance system.
Emerging Tech
State Department Seeks Russian-speaking Social Media Maven
The department could soon create an official Russian-language Twitter account.
Modernization
NIST on the Search for Innovative Mobile Apps
The Commerce agency's prize competition is to stimulate innovative solutions to advance how its data is being used.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What Your Stolen Identity Goes for on the Internet’s Black Market
Tens of millions of people have lost their private information in data breaches over the past few years. But what happens after that?
Modernization
Video: Getting to Know Google's Wireless Service, Project Fi
A potentially smarter way to connect your smartphone.
Emerging Tech
NASA Helps Tame Earth-Based Fires Using Space-Based Technology
Last week, NASA announced a new tool to help fire fighters by providing them with a detailed glimpse of their blazing foe, according to an agency press release.
Emerging Tech
In Tech Innovation, Don’t Forget about Governance
Maria Roat, chief technology officer at the Transportation Department, called governance one of the biggest challenges she’s faced since she began last year.
Digital Government
Why the Definition of 'Computer' Keeps Changing
It used to be a person. Now, it's a machine. What's next?
Modernization
Video: Cure Diseases and Find Alien Life With Your Computer or Phone
The easiest way to volunteer, ever.
Digital Government