Digital Government
Safari Browser to Offer Privacy Features
If you've been a Google Chrome or Firefox devotee, it might be time to switch browsers.
Modernization
White House funds federal spectrum study
OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.
Emerging Tech
The New Cryptocurrency Gold Rush: Digital Tokens That Raise Millions in Minutes
The oracles of Silicon Valley say token offerings could reinvent the “freemium” business model of the internet.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside the Bizarre Human Job of Being a Face for Artificial Intelligence
Amelia is a technology developed by IPsoft to automate some customer service, IT and business processes. She looks very human.
Modernization
Trump pushes plan to privatize air traffic control
The White House is backing long-held plans to privatize air traffic control operations to jumpstart progress on a massive technology upgrade.
Digital Government
USAF secretary calls for more research and innovation
New Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says that in addition to pressing readiness and modernization needs, the service must prioritize innovation, research and realigning the cyber workforce.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs to Adopt Same Commercial Health Records Platform as DOD
Secretary David Shulkin said there was a public interest exception in skipping a full and open competition.
Digital Government
Don't believe the hype: Procurement reform is a red herring!
One govtech innovator argues that the fixes could create more problems than they resolve.
Modernization
VA to dump Vista for DOD's electronic health record system
Citing an urgent need, Secretary David Shulkin announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs would bypass open competition and buy into the solution chosen by the Defense Department in 2015.
Digital Government
FCC CIO to Leave for First-of-its-Kind Role in Government
David Bray has been the agency's chief information officer since August 2013.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Mess with Password Manager, Plastic Surgery Clinics and Burritos
What's more awful: having all your passwords stolen or pre- and post-op pictures?
People
Izzy Feldman, founder of GCN, dies at 86
Feldman created publications and conferences that have been linchpins of the government IT community.
Artificial Intelligence
Tax the Robots? 'No Way,' Says EU Official Tasked With Preparing Europe For a Digital Future
He believes a tax would discourage automation technologies from staying and innovating in Europe.
Digital Government
Tech Leaders ‘Disappointed’ in Trump’s Paris Accord Decision
Executives from Salesforce, Microsoft, Google and others took to Twitter to outline plans to commit more than ever to stopping climate change.
Emerging Tech
These Smart Gloves Can Translate Sign Language
This wearable tech could improve communication for the hearing impaired.
Cybersecurity
Health Data Security Tops HHS' List of Challenges
Trump’s proposed budget adds an additional $22 million to Health and Human Services cyber initiatives.
Digital Government
The World is Running Out of Domain Names—What Will We Do When They’re All Gone?
As global internet use rises, dot-com naming will get more complicated.
Emerging Tech
NASA Is Finally Going to One of Our Solar System’s Final Frontiers: The Sun
While most NASA missions look outward, few have traveled the opposite direction.
Digital Government
GSA's Massive Telecom Contract Could Come Soon
Two of the agency's largest contracts may be awarded this year, with one as soon as this month.
Cybersecurity