Cybersecurity
Worries over Trump's smartphone continue
Top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee are worried President Trump is still using an outdated, vulnerable Android smartphone.
Modernization
NITAAC looks to fee caps, laptop refresh
A big governmentwide contract vehicle at the National Institutes of Health is looking to support more large acquisitions, including cloud computing services.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Embarrass David Beckham, Breach Arby's and Knock Offline Dark Web Sites
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Acquisition
Decision time for scheduling tech at VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs is on deadline to decide whether to test a homegrown scheduling solution for patients.
Digital Government
Forrester Predicts Less Money for Federal Tech, More for State and Local
However, total public sector spending in 2017 and 2018 is still expected to grow by 2 percent.
Emerging Tech
Service Robots Will Soon Be Making 'House Calls In Space'
DARPA this week picked a commercial partner to help build out the system.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Show Love to Blockchain, 'Star Wars,' But Question FBI FOIA Changes
They're also proposing a way to slow down any presidential efforts to remove sanction on Russia.
Digital Government
'Give Us Your Passwords'
What happens if border agents are allowed to demand access to your phone and online accounts—and turn you away if you don’t comply?
Modernization
Video: How Satellite Imagery Helped Save Chimps
A look at NASA's partnership with Jane Goodall Institute.
Emerging Tech
Trump's Advisers Want to Return Humans to the Moon in 3 Years
The plan could dramatically shift the mission of the space agency, prioritizing low-Earth orbit activity over distant exploration.
Modernization
MGT Act poised for a comeback
After missing in the last Congress, drafters of a bill to encourage cloud adoption are looking for a new plan.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security to Unveil 12 New Tools at Cyber Conference
The tools tackle malware attacks, internet visualization and social media analysis.
Emerging Tech
This Startup Thinks Future of Deliveries Is an Ostrich-Shaped Robot
This leggy robot that can traverse any awkward footings that come naturally, or at least more easily, to humans.
Digital Government
For the Army, ‘Cyberwar’ Is Quickly Becoming Just ‘War’
Combat brigades will soon head into firefights with cyber specialists… and possibly IT lawyers.
Cybersecurity
House Dems seek to probe Trump in cyber hearing
After years of playing defense on Obama administration email issues, a group of Science Committee Democrats now want a hearing on White House cyber vulnerabilities.
People
Ethics office website chokes under crush of visitors
The Office of Government Ethics' website was overwhelmed by the volume of visitors, after White House adviser Kellyanne Conway endorsed Ivanka Trump's clothing line in a live TV interview.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech Companies Are Building Tiny, Personal AIs to Keep Your Messages Private
We can carry these algorithms around on our smartphones and smartwatches
Acquisition
In praise of public servants
Recognizing the outstanding work done by government for the nation, every single day.
Digital Government
These Tiny Drones Can Pollinate Plants So Bees Don’t Have To
Bumblebees are currently listed as endangered in the U.S.
Ideas