Emerging Tech

Meet NASA's Newest Crew Member: Astrobee

It's a friendly little cube that will fly around the International Space Station.

Digital Government

Federal Spending Data is Due: Is Anyone Making Deadline?

Not all agencies are expected to meet a crucial deadline for financial transparency.

Cybersecurity

CYBERCOM Chief Defends Delay in Trump's Cyber Strategy

Trump missed a deadline to deliver the strategy within 90 days of taking office.

Artificial Intelligence

Father of the Internet: 'AI Stands for Artificial Idiot’

Vint Cerf has serious concerns about the military's use of the internet of things.

Modernization

Bill Would Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites

Federal agencies need to be able to reach Americans who only access the internet on their mobile devices, Rep. Robin Kelly said.

People

Wilson confirmed as Air Force secretary

The Senate confirmed Heather Wilson as the new secretary of the Air Force just days after the Trump administration's second nominee for Army secretary withdrew from consideration.

Cybersecurity

Rogers: 'cyber war' is here to stay

The head of U.S. Cyber Command told senators that the Trump administration is looking to speed up the tempo of cyber operations.

Ideas

This is the Best Way to Map a Great Citizen Experience

It's necessary to have an outside-in perspective, starting with citizens devising ways to respond to their needs and wants.

People

Census director resigns amid 2020 prep

As the Census Bureau stares down a critical and jam-packed 2017 schedule, Director John Thompson announced his retirement, effective June 30.

Modernization

DHS targets ID spoofing in tech solicitation

A DHS procurement program aimed at onboarding innovative companies is looking for solutions to ID spoofing problems.

Cybersecurity

What Federal Cyber Workers Think Would Improve Hiring

Agencies could improve cyber hiring by offering to sponsor certification and training programs, survey respondents say.

Acquisition

Note to the White House: Wall Street is watching

Concerns about the Trump administration's plans for the 2018 budget and slow pace of appointments are showing up in contractor earnings calls.

Cybersecurity

1 in 10 Data Breaches Discovered in 2016 Went Undetected for Over a Year

That’s according to the latest report on data breaches from Verizon’s security research division.

Digital Government

How I Went From Zero to San Francisco Software Engineer in 12 Months

"All you need to reach a competitive level in your field is time and dedication."

Digital Government

The US Air Force Wants to Remind You (and China) That its Secret Space Drone Is Back

The autonomous craft spent 718 days in space.

Cybersecurity

FCC Says Bogus Traffic Overwhelmed Website After John Oliver Segment

Multiple attacks slowed down the agency's commenting systems starting Sunday night, an FCC statement said.

Artificial Intelligence

The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot

Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.

Emerging Tech

DHS Wants to Verify Drones, Devices are What They Say They Are

The call for technology is open until next May.

Emerging Tech

Self-Driving Cars Will Hinge on These 2 Things

Automakers will need to invest in some emerging technologies.