Cybersecurity
Background Check Chief: 2 Years Before Next-Gen Network Up and Running
The agency aims to launch a simpler public interface in the interim.
Emerging Tech
Video: Facebook is Bringing Internet to the Masses with a Solar Drone
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's internet access!
Digital Government
GSA Helps Agencies Implement MEGABYTE Act
The agency is piloting software licensing management as a service.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Digital Government
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
Digital Government
The Trump Transition Goes Digital
It’s official: Donald Trump now has a dot-gov website.
Digital Government
Harvard’s 3D-Printed 'Heart-on-a-Chip' Could Replace Animal Testing One Day
The device holds heart tissue and reads its reactions to cardiac drugs.
Artificial Intelligence
Yes, Big Data Did Triumph on Election Day
One computer forecasting system predicted Trump’s victory—the one with the least human input.
Digital Government
DOJ seeks digital services director
The Justice Department is looking for a senior executive to manage analytics, agile processes and more cutting edge tech development.
Cybersecurity
DIA Employee Sentenced for Making Child Porn on Work Laptop
He also admitted to using messaging apps such as Kik to entice at least for 14- to 17-year-old girls to send pictures.
Cybersecurity
Will Top Cyber Talent Join the Trump Team? Jury’s Out
Some experts say patriotism will trump anxiety about the outsider candidate. Others are less sure.
Digital Government
A Newly Developed Wireless Implant Gives Paralyzed Monkeys the Ability to Walk Again
One monkey was walking within a week.
Digital Government
Congressional Wins That Could Shape Trump's IT Agenda
IT modernization champion Will Hurd was re-elected in Texas' 23rd district.
Emerging Tech
Video: How Astronauts Might One Day Vote From Mars
At least they won't have to stand in line at the polls.
Digital Government
Can Somebody Please Tell Facebook's Algorithm Hillary Lost?
Hopeful pre-election selfies are still high up in news feeds, even after Clinton’s defeat.
Digital Government
Federal Tech Sector Reacts to President-Elect Trump
A couple of federal tech groups are ready to get to work with the next commander-in-chief.
People