Emerging Tech
Bono Mack urges Senate action on Internet resolution
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced a similar resolution in the Senate, which has attracted 32 co-sponsors from both parties.
Modernization
Meet the little printer the tech world is excited about
This compact printer makes use of cloud subscription services.
Emerging Tech
TSA explores full body scans for fugitives hiding in cargo
Agency wants technology for screening stowaways inside containers; experts are skeptical.
Emerging Tech
The Wikipedia edit wars begin on Ryan's page
Term "brown noser" has appeared in Ryan's page.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Meshworm: DARPA-backed robot bends and crawls like a worm
Scientists from MIT, Harvard and Seoul found inspiration in the humble earthworm.
Emerging Tech
Romney app scooped on VP choice
Users were promised they'd be the first to know, but word leaked out earlier.
Emerging Tech
Video: Where the Mars Curiosity Rover is headed next
The Curiosity science team gave the first firm indication of where they might be driving next.
Digital Government
Could Israel safely deter a nuclear Iran?
Even if the Iranian leadership were not always rationally interested in self-preservation, Israeli missile defense, second-strike capability, and a careful understanding of Tehran's priorities could potentially keep a nuclear Iran at bay.
Digital Government
Air Force wants smart system that can learn how to detect threats from sensor data
Pentagon is scouting ‘machine learning’ tech similar to what powers IBM’s Watson.
Emerging Tech
Light-sensing technology maker nabs In-Q-Tel funding
Company develops black silicon, which enhances the infrared sensitivity of sensors
Emerging Tech
State Department’s Kindle plan offers a lesson in diplomacy
How an obliquely-worded e-reader contract generated a lot of misinformation.
Emerging Tech
Google's self-driving cars: 300,000 miles and not a single accident
The automated vehicles are slowly building a driving record that's better than that of your average American.
Emerging Tech
NASA's rover captures gorgeous panoramic view of the Martian landscape
But it's not from the rover you think. Don't forget about Opportunity, who's been exploring the planet for eight years.
Emerging Tech
Chinese firm rescues beleaguered Energy-backed company
Auto parts manufacturer Wanxiang Group offers U.S. battery maker A123 Systems a $450 million lifeline.
Digital Government
Biometric wristband could match health monitoring devices to electronic records
The bracelet could prevent mix-ups of health records at military hospitals.
Digital Government
DHS’ seagoing drones don't net much cocaine
Aging turboprop planes outperform high-tech unmanned aircraft.
Emerging Tech
Software runs the world--how scared should we be that so much is bad?
When software works, you can buy an airline ticket and sell a stock. When it fails, you can miss a flight and a bank can lose a billion dollars. Do we respect the power of software as much as we should?
Emerging Tech
Shots all around! The World Wide Web is now old enough to drink
The World Wide Web can buy a drink! But the World Wide Web cannot rent a car.
Digital Government
The Navy's quixotic quest to bury an unclassified laser leak
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is targeting Wired's Danger Room blog.
Modernization