Cybersecurity
U.S. sanctions Russia and releases hacking report
The Obama administration announced a long-awaited response to Russia's election-related hacking, but many view it as too little too late.
Emerging Tech
The $10,500 Robot Arm that Can Build Its Coworkers
A company has built a safer robot arm to work alongside humans.
Digital Government
Hacking Into Future Nuclear Weapons: US Military’s Next Worry
Warheads will be networked, and that presents unique challenges for the U.S. Air Force.
Digital Government
Pentagon Wants Power Scavenger to Recharge Troops' Batteries
The device would need to be lightweight and wearable.
Cybersecurity
Medical Marijuana Database Taken Offline After Breach
Healthcare and Public Health // Nevada, USA
Emerging Tech
Your Necklace Could Soon Be Testing Your Blood Alcohol Content
NIH is looking for wearable alcohol sensors.
Ideas
Public Sector IT Trends for 2017
Not surprising, 2016 was a big year for cybersecurity at the state and federal level.
Cybersecurity
Obama Sanctions Russia for Election Hacking
The sanctions target Russian intelligence leaders. Obama also expelled 35 Russian diplomats in the U.S.
Digital Government
White House Effort Wants to Use Data to Kick Out Invasive Species
An executive order signed earlier this month directed agencies to invest in data tactics to prevent invasive species from entering.
Digital Government
HHS Wants You to Make Easy-to-Read Privacy Label for Fitness Trackers
The end goal is a customizable privacy-notice generator for tech companies.
Digital Government
Video: NASA's E-Nose Knows How to Keep Air Clean Aboard the ISS
Sniffing out problems in low-Earth orbit.
Digital Government
How New York Finally Found Its Place in the Tech Boom
After the initial hype fizzled, “Silicon Alley” thrived by playing to the city’s strengths as a financial powerhouse.
Emerging Tech
Even Space Stations Need to Replace Batteries
Expedition 50 astronauts are prepping for spacewalks to upgrade the space station's batteries.
Emerging Tech
3 Bumps on the Road Ahead for Shared Autonomous Vehicles
The Uber that blew through a red light in San Francisco raised unanswered questions about policing, manufacturers’ guidelines, and shared space.
Cybersecurity
Amazon Has a Plan to Defend Drones From Hackers and Bow-and-Arrow-Wielding Troublemakers
The company will have to be ready to tackle all sorts of hijack scenarios.
Ideas
Text Analysis Provides Deeper Look at Citizen Views
Analytics enable government to keep a regular pulse on its constituents, to best understand the changing needs and wants of the people.
Cybersecurity
US Charges 3 Chinese Citizens with Hacking into Law Firms for Insider Info
Financial Services // New York, U.S.
Digital Government
Report: 'We the People' Online Petitions Don’t Do All That Much
White House's online petition platform has seen 38.5 million signatures on over 473,000 petitions.
Artificial Intelligence