Emerging Tech
China Aims to Build a Supersonic “Flying Train” That Would Put Elon Musk’s Hyperloop to Shame
This mode of transportation would be 10 times faster than the world’s fastest bullet train.
People
White House announces expected federal pay bump
The White House's alternative payment plan raises civilian pay by 1.9 percent and military pay by 2.1 percent, but critics complain it's not enough.
Cybersecurity
Former State Cyber Coordinator Says It Was a Mistake to Close His Office
The department's former cyber coordinator Chris Painter worries the country is stepping back from its role as a global cyber leader.
Digital Government
Can the FEC pivot to protect election tech?
The agency charged with enforcing campaign finance rules faces a new high-tech threat that it's not equipped to handle, says a former federal elections official.
Digital Government
Men Who Want to Fight Sexism at Work: Read Sheryl Sandberg’s Blunt Advice
Sandberg flips the narrative.
Digital Government
Hurricane Harvey’s Costs “May Blow Katrina Out of the Water,” According to the Government’s Lead Expert
The US government won’t be releasing an exact estimate for a month.
Cybersecurity
People Are Uploading Memes and Fake Documents to the FCC Website Using API Keys the Agency Gave Out
There’s no hacking involved here.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Question How to Best Protect Data Breach Victims
House lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office to determine better ways to protect victims whose personal information is exposed.
Modernization
How to Make Your Smartphone Battery Last Longer When the Power Goes Out
In an emergency, a charged phone can save a life.
Emerging Tech
Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government
The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.
Digital Government
How automated tools can unlock IT challenges
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are changing government IT.
Digital Government
USDA app adds real-time updates on food recalls
The USDA announced a series of updates and new features to its FoodKeeper mobile app.
Cybersecurity
Candidate Trump Criticized Obama's Cyber Doctrine. President Trump Continues It.
The president’s cyber policies largely mirror Obama’s with one big, Russia-sized carve out.
Digital Government
Outgoing OPM CIO Takes Michigan’s Top Tech Position
David DeVries heads to state government.
People
Departing OPM CIO heads to Michigan for state post
Michigan's governor has tapped David DeVries, who is retiring as CIO of the Office of Personnel Management, to be the state's top tech official.
Digital Government
First-time Wheelchair Users Could Learn to Navigate the World Through Virtual Reality
The virtual urban environment that realistically simulates the common spatial negotiation tasks that a first-time wheelchair user might encounter.
Digital Government
Government Emails Show USCIS Was Caught Off Guard and Unprepared by the Muslim Ban
Hours after the order was signed, there was still discussion over what steps needed to be taken by officials to comply.
Modernization
White House floats vision for IT modernization
A new IT modernization plan from the American Technology Council looks to leverage commercial cloud and industry best practices to improve government tech.
Digital Government