Digital Government
Census dinged by IG for canvassing error rate
A recent Department of Commerce inspector general report raises questions about the quality control procedures for an in-office component of the Census Bureau's address canvassing operation.
Cybersecurity
House Dem revives data breach bill after Equifax hack
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) is hoping the massive Equifax breach will induce lawmakers to finally pass nationwide data breach notification standards.
Modernization
FAA greenlights drone use in Irma recovery
Hurricane Irma generated a wave of drone authorizations at FAA as recovery work ramped up in Florida.
Emerging Tech
Sorry, Drones and Self-Driving Cars Won’t Be Delivering Your Amazon Packages Anytime Soon
With urban congestion bad and getting worse, how will we get all our packages?
Acquisition
White House's IT policy deadline looms
Administration will collect comments on a draft plan to rethink federal IT through Sept. 20, leading to a final report and a year-long flurry of activity to consolidate networks and develop new cloud policy.
Ideas
This Customer Experience Bill Is Building Momentum
Here's why digital and customer experience pros in government should care.
Digital Government
What the Intelligence Community Wants to Get Out of Tracking Its Workforce
The IC's research wing is experimenting with wearables and other sensors to optimize employees and their work environment.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Get Into Your Device Via Bluetooth and That Other Equifax Breach
It's just another week in Threatwatch.
Modernization
A New “Snooze” Button on Facebook Lets Users Temporarily Mute a Friend, Page, or Group
Snooze offers a milder alternative to Facebook’s unfollow feature.
Digital Government
People Are Using Siri as a Therapist, so Apple Is Seeking Engineers Who Understand Psychology
You’re not alone in turning to your phone for existential guidance and serious, practical life advice.
Digital Government
NDAA Heads to Floor and Kaspersky Heads to Washington
And in the defense authorization bill's 104 amendments are tech and cyber changes for civilian agencies too.
Modernization
Trio of DARPA procurements plan for 'post-Moore's Law' world
The Pentagon's R&D shop is looking to solve the impending slowdown in global computing power by working with industry to develop the next generation of computer chip technologies.
Cybersecurity
Bluetooth Bug Leaves Windows, Linux, Android Devices Vulnerable
Technology // Telecommunications
Cybersecurity
House Foreign Affairs Leaders Push to Save State Cyber Office
A bipartisan bill would make the cyber coordinator’s office permanent and a presidential appointment.
Digital Government
Could Whale Migration Be the Key to Smarter Naval Operations?
DARPA wants to use marine life as “living sensors” in the internet of things network.
Modernization
Fate of MGT unclear as Senate revs up to pass NDAA
The Senate will likely vote on the must-pass defense spending bill Monday, but the long-sought modernization fund could end up on the cutting room floor.
People
CIO Council to host governmentwide tech recruiting event
The Federal CIO Council is hosting a governmentwide hiring event to help bridge the government’s tech and cyber skills gap.
Digital Government