Emerging Tech
Citizens in nearly every state petition White House for right to secede
We the People petitions mocking secessionists also on the rise.
Emerging Tech
Russian Internet crackdown shows complexity of modern transparency
Nations can open information for some and close it down for others.
Emerging Tech
Citizens of 39 states petition to secede from the union
Appeals from Louisiana, Texas and Florida cross the threshold for a White House response.
Emerging Tech
CDC plans to gather new data about sudden death in the young
Information could lead to new treatment and prevention plans.
Emerging Tech
Residents of 23 states sign online petitions to secede from the union
Appeals began the day after President Obama’s reelection.
Digital Government
What to expect on technology in Obama's second term
Many changes could be on the horizon for president.
Digital Government
DHS tries monitoring social media for signs of biological attacks
The $3 million yearlong test follows the July release of a White House strategy to modernize biosurveillance.
Emerging Tech
Louisianan talks secession on White House petition site
Appeal was posted the day after President Obama's reelection.
Modernization
Privacy, spectrum among top mobile issues
The need for more spectrum has topped the wireless industry's wish lists in recent years.
Emerging Tech
Music industry continues fight against Internet radio bill
Industry argues that the legislation would result in lower revenues for performers
Emerging Tech
Could immigration IT be the next health IT?
Immigration reform might mean new opportunities for tech vendors
Digital Government
Tech industry offers congrats, wish list for Obama
Industry leaders say president has been "very tech friendly."
Emerging Tech
State seeks social media platform to target travel news, warnings
The new tool must produce advanced analytics reports.
Emerging Tech
FBI builds facial recognition app
Software for handhelds would provide ‘the biometric identification power of the U.S. government in real time, at any point on the planet.’
Emerging Tech
What it's like to vote for President ... from space
"The best part of voting from the ISS," per astronaut Leroy Chiao? "No lines!"
Emerging Tech
Actually, the election didn't break Twitter
The social media site defied predictions and didn't break due to the velocity of tweets
Emerging Tech