Emerging Tech

A Computer to Watch Over Federal Watch Guards

DHS seeks an employee-tracking system to ensure officers are on duty and qualified to be on duty.

Emerging Tech

Winner of Silk Road Bitcoin Auction Reveals His Identity

Tim Draper has invested in Skype, Hotmail, Tesla, Baidu, Theranos, Athenahealth, Solar City, and Box.

Emerging Tech

The National Security Argument for Spending More on Conferences, Travel

As the U.S. loses its science and tech superiority, the military must look elsewhere.

Emerging Tech

The 'Internet of Things' May Not Always Need an Internet Connection

'Smart' objects only need to be so smart.

Emerging Tech

ISIS Opponents Take Aim at Its Online Presence

Groups as different as Anonymous and the U.S. government are taking the fight to ISIS on the Internet.

Digital Government

We're Not Ready for a Federal Robotics Department

The U.S. government, an insider argues, is ill-equipped for a world of automated warfare.

Emerging Tech

New Facility Will Rehearse Foreigner Iris and Facial Recognition at Airport Exits

Late 2015, DHS will deploy biometric tech to track visa overstays at a major U.S. airport.

Modernization

The Long-Awaited Switch to Android-First App Development Hasn’t Happened Yet

Most promising app startups with venture capital investments are either building apps for iOS and Android simultaneously or are still iOS-only.

Digital Government

NASA Taps Citizen-Scientists to Find Novel Ways to Use Earth Science Datasets

The space agency hopes to get the public's help in figuring out innovative ways to use climate and Earth science datasets.

Digital Government

Disputed $103 Million DHS Employee Smartcard Project Falls Behind

Government attorneys reject latest protest pitting HP against contract winner XTec.

Emerging Tech

At This School, You Can Check Out Drones Like Library Books

Instead of a library card, you'll need training, a professor's endorsement, and a willingness to assume liability for accidents.