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.

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.

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.

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?

Digital Government

Drones Make it Harder for California to Fight Giant Wildfire

Only you can prevent wildfires—but using a drone could make one even worse.