Cybersecurity
Meet the Bots that Made Half the Web’s Traffic in 2014
Bots are everywhere online—and used for both good and evil.
Digital Government
The CIA Has a Problem with Biometric Surveillance
The same technology that flags terrorists could blow a spy's cover at European airports.
Emerging Tech
Becoming a Digital Master: A Conversation with George Westerman
Lessons on digital transformation from Nike, Burberry and Starbucks.
Emerging Tech
There’s Still No Governmentwide Definition of the Internet of Things
Key questions about the emerging technology remain unanswered, and the government is still firming up the basics.
Modernization
How Even the Remotest Parts of the World Are Getting Mobile Coverage
A new device is using regular radio spectrum to connect to mobile phones in its area.
Digital Government
A Computer Can Probably Create as Many Special Snowflakes as Nature
Given enough time, enough storage, and enough information on how a snowflake's path affects its growth, the answer is... maybe.
Modernization
In 5 Years, Smart Fridges Will Outnumber Fitness Trackers
Americans expect to first upgrade their thermostats and security systems, but look more than five years out, and smart fridges will be the big winners.
Emerging Tech
Sneaky Impersonator Robots Are Taking Over the Web
A new report finds overall bot traffic dipped, but "bad robots" are on the rise.
Emerging Tech
British Police Are Going Robocop
British bobbies may soon be ditching caps and tunics for a striking new digital look that includes a robotic exoskeleton and Google Glass.
Emerging Tech
America's Holiday Lights Can Be Seen from Space
They're especially bright in the suburbs, says NASA.
Emerging Tech
Facebook Wants to Connect the Whole World to the Internet. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
“It’s not as if anybody asked two-thirds of humanity whether they wanted to be put online.”
Emerging Tech
The Evolving Search for Life on Mars
Before the first spaceflight, humanity’s sense of what—or who—might be in our galactic neighborhood was, by today’s standards, remarkably optimistic.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Mold Regulations around ‘Voluntary’ Cyber Standards
Coast Guard, NHTSA and FDA are adapting the NIST framework for boat owners, car companies and medical device manufacturers.
Digital Government
A Brief History of Militarized Lasers
The Navy recently mounted a laser cannon on a ship. It's been a long time coming.
Modernization
The Next 'Smart' Device Could Be Your Carry-On Suitcase
The Bluesmart carry-on can be connected to your phone via an app, available for iOS, Android and even smartwatches.
Cybersecurity
Tech Explosion Makes Cybercrooks Harder to Catch
Are crimes in the cyber realm the only time it's OK to blame the victim?
Emerging Tech
An Astronaut's View of Earth
What does our planet look like from the observation deck of the International Space Station?
Modernization
Microsoft Makes a Big Play to Become Government Cloud Provider
Azure Government is Microsoft’s answer to Amazon Web Services’ GovCloud.
Modernization
First Intelligence Agency to Host App in Amazon Cloud
The move of the Map of the World application to the C2S environment signals the IC’s intent to revolutionize how it manages IT.
Modernization