Emerging Tech
Video: Inside the International Space Station’s Inflatable Addition
In space, no one can hear you bounce.
Modernization
Patent Office Joins Open Source Movement
The office has published the source code for an app that lets users track the status of trademarks.
Cybersecurity
Almost 134,000 Customers’ Info Breached in Phone Scam
Telecommunications // United Kingdom
People
Trump transition names agency leads
The government-in-waiting announced a roster of landing team leaders to handle the details of the transition on an agency-by-agency basis.
Acquisition
Chatting with contractors at the Coalition for Government Procurement
Steve Kelman takes the pulse of vendors who focus on the public sector.
People
Former White House digital director to run Acquia's public-sector business
Tom Cochran's most recent government position was at the State Department, where he oversaw digital platforms for public diplomacy.
Modernization
If Your iPhone 6S Keeps Shutting Off Unexpectedly, You Might Want to Get to an Apple Store
There's something wrong, but the bug is not a safety issue.
Digital Government
Better Weather Forecasts Ahead: NOAA's Next-Gen Satellite Lifts Off
When operational—validation of its six instruments could take a year—GOES-R will produce some 100 megabits of data per second, or 9 terabytes per day.
Cybersecurity
DOD paves the way for more hacker research
The Pentagon announced a new policy to put efforts that allow hackers to explore DOD websites for vulnerabilities on firmer legal footing.
Cybersecurity
Carter Announces Program for Hackers to Disclose DOD Web Vulnerabilities
The program launches the same day as the Hack the Army bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
Cyber panel closes in on final recommendations
A panel of business, technology and academia leaders is finalizing ideas for how to approach cybersecurity in the next decade.
Digital Government
Why Silicon Valley May Warm to Trump
The technology industry has resisted him, but a Trump presidency is compatible with its business goals.
Digital Government
Trump’s CIA Director Wants to Return to a Pre-Snowden World
He’s called for a “fundamental upgrade” to U.S. spying powers.
Digital Government
NTIA software tool shows spectrum use
A new report reveals how federal agencies manage broadband wireless spectrum via a graphics-based software tool, which can help in the effort to free spectrum for commercial use.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Mess with Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting, White House Social Media and Russian Banks
This week's cyber incidents include website redirecting and a big (but not the biggest) botnet.
Cybersecurity
Canadian Armed Forces Website Redirects to Chinese Page
Government (Foreign) // Canada
Modernization
Video: This Tech Could Charge Your Phone Fully in 5 Minutes
Qualcomm is saving everyone's battery life.
Digital Government
New Background Check Director: System ‘Not Where It Needs To Be’
Charles Phalen, appointed director of NBIB about six weeks ago, said the clearance process isn’t fast enough.
Cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Commission Report to Focus on Near-Term Fixes
Commissioners are eager to get the report into the Trump transition team’s hands.
Digital Government