Emerging Tech
Why Tesla Gave Up on Patents
Elon Musk's decision is both altruistic and smart business.
Digital Government
Here's How to Opt Out of Facebook's Snooping Your Web History
While Facebook's new advertising setup allows you more control over how they use your data, it also allows Facebook to collect more of your data.
Acquisition
DoD releases update to electronic health record plan
The Department of Defense is close to releasing a final solicitation for its long-awaited electronic health record solution.
Digital Government
Agencies Graded B- on Mobility
Many federal managers say their agencies aren't taking full advantage of mobile technologies, study finds.
Digital Government
Fed agency eyeing commercial UAS apps
The U.S. Geological Survey is watching the FAA-monitored testing of unmanned craft as it ponders possible use of the systems.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity a key bilateral issue for White House, and not just with China
The Obama administration is trying to build international norms in the wake of the China hacker indictments.
People
Fixating on failure
Failing fast is the best way to get better -- in agile development and in life.
Cybersecurity
Malware methodology, drone launchers and a health IT departure
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
From disruption to innovation: Bridging a growing cultural gap
If we want real innovation, we need to stop looking for ways to circumvent the federal acquisition system and work together to improve it, writes Stan Soloway.
People
Agencies want more guidance on digital strategy
IT and HR managers are reasonably happy with the progress their agencies have made but want senior leaders to play a more active role.
Cybersecurity
Hacked yearbooks containing offensive captions seized from middle school students
Education // Oregon, United States
Digital Government
The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs
One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.
Digital Government
Next-Gen NOAA Satellite One Step Closer to Launch
Cutting-edge tool ready for integration with the polar-orbiting environmental satellite.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hit Tweetdeck, Eat Chinese Food and Expose an STD
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
An Extra 14 Percent Keeps Cyber Pros at State -- Just Don't Call It a Bonus
Incentive program helps the department retain cyber talent.
Modernization
Cloud Moves for IBM Target Civilian Government, Defense
'We already have a FedRAMP-compliant offering, but we wanted to up the game,' IBM says.
Emerging Tech
This Is What the ATM of the Future Looks Like
JPMorgan Chase’s consumer division, Chase Bank, is in the midst of introducing EBKs, or electronic banking kiosks.
Digital Government
Facebook Is Expanding the Way It Tracks You and Your Data
The social giant is digging into information from your smartphone and tracking the other websites you visit.
Acquisition