Digital Government
Mapping the 'Geography' of the Internet
The Internet isn't a place where everyone shouts at each other. It's a collection of lots of small places where people are chatting among themselves.
Emerging Tech
Say Hello to the World’s Largest Solar-Powered Boat
The vessel is equipped with more than 800 solar panels.
Digital Government
How Soon Before Obama's Bodyguards Don Google Glass?
The Secret Service, Army and DARPA are considering intelligent eyewear for field assignments.
Emerging Tech
Second Round of Solicitations Added to Simplified Federal Contracting Site
The RFP-EZ beta site gets a reboot.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Next-Generation Bus
Imagine: instead of stopping for gas, a bus that could recharge while at a red light.
Digital Government
One Map, A World of Temperatures
Microclimates and macro-, blended together in a gorgeous app
Digital Government
Contractors Race to Launch Armed Drones From Small Ships
Northrop and Carter Aviation tapped in $9 million effort; no expensive aircraft carrier required.
Emerging Tech
Commentary: Declines in Basic Research Threaten U.S. Leadership
China is now the second largest investor in R&D.
Emerging Tech
FEMA Wants Better Hurricane Alerts for People With Disabilities
The agency is interested in handicapped-accessible options for mobile and social media during disasters too.
Emerging Tech
Government Job Training: From the Mundane to 'The Matrix'
Virtual reality is making training more interactive and easier to do from a distance.
Emerging Tech
3 Thoughts on the White House's Last-Minute Call for Transparency Input
Updated National Action Plan for Open Government is due in a month.
Digital Government
Monitoring the Spreading Radiation From Fukushima in Real Time
A searchable map for the country updates every ten minutes with data from the Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Explores How Clouds Affect Climate Change
Climb aboard NASA's biggest flying laboratory.
Digital Government
GSA Hopes Better Data Can Drive Travel and Conference Savings
Database ideas could also inform FOIA responses and green initiatives.
Emerging Tech
China Could Become the First Country to Legalize Parcel Delivery by Drone
One of China's biggest delivery companies is hoping to access remote areas with drone technology.
Cybersecurity
Your Heartbeat: The Ultimate in Password Protection?
The makers of a new device hope to replace Fluffy123 with the unique rhythm of your heart.
Modernization
The Triumph of the Tablet
The summer of 2013 has been, in many ways, the summer of the iPad.
Digital Government
Anyone Can Take Pictures of You From a Satellite and There’s Nothing You Can Do About it
Changes in technologies raise questions about who is using satellite imagery and what are they using it for.
Emerging Tech
Old Payphones as Electric Car Charging Stations?
New York City official calls it 'a great idea we should absolutely entertain.'
Emerging Tech