Cybersecurity
Twitter's Jaded Reaction to the NSA's Phone Records Collection Program
Many on social media are not shocked about the news.
Cybersecurity
Turkey's Government Doesn't Understand Its Digital Enemy
The Turkish government has incurred the wrath of Anonymous and the Syrian Electronic Army.
Modernization
Should We Blame Social Media for Graffiti in National Parks?
Many park personnel believe the Internet encourages vandals.
Digital Government
Lightsabers Can Save Your Life
A new plasma-based scalpel could revolutionize surgery.
Tech
Why Patent Trolls Will Laugh in the Face of the Government’s Attempts to Fight Them
Patent trolling is essentially a tax on innovation, and tech giants hate it.
Modernization
Apple and Samsung are Fighting Tooth and Nail, but Chinese Smartphone Makers Should Worry Them
In an effort to take on the rest of the world, those rivals are leveraging huge domestic demand.
Emerging Tech
NASA Reveals New, Detailed Portraits of Two of Our Closest Galactic Neighbors
Meet the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two nearby galaxies.
Emerging Tech
The Government’s Hurricane Sandy Pages Play by Play
For agencies, presenting unified information during an emergency can be a tricky task.
Emerging Tech
Google Tells Feds How to Get Emergency Info to the Top of Search Results
Tip: Don't post PDFs.
Emerging Tech
China’s Plan to Survive the 3D-Printing Revolution: Own the Market
The Asian Manufacturing Association expects revenues from 3D printing in China to grow to 10 billion yuan.
Digital Government
Could Bookless Libraries Revolutionize Access for the Poor?
They require less space, and they offer what under-served communities often really need -- internet access.
Digital Government
Justice Pulls the Plug on Body-Cavity Scanner for Puerto Rico Slammer
The radiation-emitting systems search for contraband.
Emerging Tech
Smart Disclosure Makes Consumers Happier and Markets Better
Government should make data that aids consumers both open and searchable, report says.
Digital Government
Op-ed: Six Ways to Reach Millennial Job Seekers
How agencies should connect with young talent through social media.
Digital Government
Can Technology Pave the Road for Peace in the Middle East?
New investments in technology may eventually help Palestinians flourish, but obstacles still loom large.
Digital Government
Americans: Furloughs Were So Last Month
Number of Google searches for ‘furlough’ has dipped since agencies finalized plans.
Emerging Tech
Why Humans Still Can't Go to Mars
It's not just the cost -- there's a big technical problem to solve.
Modernization
Google’s New “Moto X” Superphone Will Spy on You 24/7, and You’ll Like It
The sophisticated new gadget will launch in October.
Emerging Tech
The U.N. Will Not Stand for Killer Robots
Many U.N. advocates would rather trust a human to pull a trigger than leave it to a machine set to autopilot.
Digital Government