Emerging Tech
Pilots Complain That Glare From the World’s Biggest Solar Power Plant Is Blinding Them
The 340,000 mirrors at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System are reflecting sunlight up into the air.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Cyber Ops Needs a Bigger Rolodex
Agency seeks private-sector cyber ninjas to help dominate the cyber domain.
Modernization
Here Comes the First “App Store” for Hardware
The NEX Band will let outside developers create complimentary hardware, as well as apps.
Digital Government
Making the Case That Africa Needs Drones More Than Roads
The Flying Donkey Challenge will support the development of drones that can be used to carry goods to market and deliver medication to remote villages.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Robotics Is Soft and Squishy
Materials like silicone allow for better movement in robots.
Emerging Tech
Campaign Urging Technologists to Sign Up for Obamacare Sags on Day 2
#GeeksGetCovered peaked at 359 Twitter mentions on Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Senator Wants to Save the World From 'www.you.suck'
Jay Rockefeller says domain name has 'little or no socially redeeming value.'
Digital Government
Bill Gates: 'The Idea That Innovation Is Slowing Down Is ... Stupid'
New ideas are coming at "a scarily fast pace," he says.
Modernization
To Turn the World Into a Web Page, Mobile Browsers Need to Improve Figuring Out Locations
Geographic certitude is at the core of everything an AR browser does.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Wants Help Tracking Space Debris
Retaining space dominance is going to require investment, Air Force Space Command chief tells lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Federal Website Security Bill Moves Forward in House
Measure would require CIOs to certify websites collecting citizens’ information are safe.
Emerging Tech
How Maps Drive Decisions at EPA
Spreadsheets and graphs no longer anchor the agency's discussions.
Digital Government
Google-Backed Incubator Looks to Increase Women in Tech by 25 Percent
1871FEMtech is hoping to foster female-led startups.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What the Future of Car Navigation Looks Like
Carmakers have been experimenting with head-up displays in cars since the late 1990s
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Slows Again in February
About 4.2 million people have signed up for insurance through HealthCare.gov and other sites.
Digital Government
Key Senators Back a Stronger, More Digital FOIA
The bill, which would mandate a governmentwide online FOIA portal, passed the House unanimously.
Emerging Tech
New App Wants to Help You Read Things Four Times Faster
Spritz shows one word on a small screen at a time, allowing you to select language and speed.
Digital Government