Digital Government
DARPA Launches Project to Revolutionize Web Search
Memex system, inspired by a 1945 article in The Atlantic, will focus on topical searches and plumb ‘deep Web.’
Emerging Tech
Why China Just Built This Lantern-Shaped Research Base in Antarctica
Antarctica is the world’s last unexploited continent, and the latest site of a global race over resources and status.
Modernization
That Fake iPhone Is Probably Full of Lead
Knockoff mobile devices have 'alarmingly high proportions of hazardous substances,' report finds.
Digital Government
Bitcoin Company Offers Stock Denominated in Bitcoin
The founder of Bitcoin Kinetics imagines a future in which you can pay for everything with the currency.
Emerging Tech
Bitcoin Is Broken—Here's a Simple Plan to Fix It
It doesn't work as a currency, but it could help build the financial architecture of web payments. Here's how.
Emerging Tech
Asteroid Miners Reach K Street Orbit
Planetary Resources has retained Dick Gephardt as a lobbyist.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Get Two More Social Media Sites to Pick From
GSA inks service terms with CrowdHall and Tint.
Emerging Tech
Introducing (1978!) Cellular Phone Service
Bell Labs explains Advanced Mobile Phone Service, available in a car near you.
Digital Government
Federal Employee Violates Hatch Act With Political Tweets
The government has opted not to prosecute the tweeter who resigned last month.
Emerging Tech
Google's Mystery Barge Got in Trouble
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission ruled that the barge's construction was never authorized.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Schools Get $2 Billion Infusion for High-Speed Internet
The FCC will double its investment in fast connections for schools.
Emerging Tech
Long-Shot Net-Neutrality Bill Introduced
The legislation would save the open Internet rules, but has little hope with Republicans.
Modernization
The Energy Department Wants to Make Your Phone Charger More Efficient
DOE estimates that new standards will put close to $4 billion back in the pockets of American consumers.
Emerging Tech
Soon, the Coldest Place in the Known Universe Will Be on ... the International Space Station
'We're going to explore temperatures far below anything found naturally.'
Emerging Tech
Confused by Obamacare? Ask the President
A virtual hangout sent one woman’s Obamacare questions straight to the White House; others are still confused.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What State of the Union Tweeters Cared About Most
'Education’ and ‘jobs’ beat out ‘Obamacare’ and ‘guns’ in #SOTUchat Tweets.
Emerging Tech
Why Volcanoes Are the Energy Source of the Future
Iceland's failed hunt for water in a 4th state of matter (not liquid, solid or steam) turned up something after all.
Digital Government
Senator 'Won't Back Down' Despite White House Efforts to Weaken Federal Spending Transparency Bill
Obama officials want to roll back a DATA Act requirement for common spending codes across agencies. Mark Warner, D-Va., disagrees.
Emerging Tech
Feds Shoot Down Beer Delivery by Drone
It seemed like a foolproof business model, but the FAA says it’s illegal.
Emerging Tech