Emerging Tech

Wanted: Wireless communications that reach through dense forests

DARPA is investing in research to map how radio frequency signals act in dense foliage.

Cybersecurity

Google lures bug hunters with $20,000

The payouts will reward ethical hackers for finding code weaknesses in sensitive programs, including Gmail and Google Wallet.

Emerging Tech

Congress to FAA: Don't let domestic drones spy on Americans

Reps. Markey and Barton fear sensor-packed drones will infringe on privacy.

Emerging Tech

Better communication could help Transportation relieve traffic congestion, GAO says

Two agencies could work better with each other and states on tech that reduces highway backups.

Emerging Tech

Commentary: Why the United States must win the robotics race

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Emerging Tech

Humanoid robots DARPA hopes will save human lives

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Emerging Tech

DHS requests bids for second try at virtual fence

The winning contractor could net nearly $500 million, according to market research expert.

Emerging Tech

Disabled feds want to be involved in making IT more accessible

Crowdsourced survey urges pretesting and better communication to ease tech hurdles.

Emerging Tech

MIT team thinks outside the box to snag social media prize

Winners of the State Department's TAG challenge adopted a nontraditional incentive structure to find roving jewel thieves.