Emerging Tech

Coming in 2014: Facebook Across Government

When the NRC joins the social media site in the spring, all major agencies will be on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Emerging Tech

Drone Testing Could Soon Come to an Airfield Near You

The FAA has tapped six operators to examine the widespread use of remotely-piloted aircraft in domestic airspace.

People

Longtime GSA IT official calls it a day

John Ray’s federal civilian career spanned seven presidencies and predated the personal computer.

Modernization

FAA picks UAV test sites

The winners are in Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia.

Emerging Tech

Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting

The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.

Digital Government

HealthCare.Gov Passes 1 Million Enrollments

The milestone falls short of original goals.

Digital Government

When Does Technology Change Enough That the Law Should Too?

An NSA ruling defers to a 1979 decision, Smith v. Maryland. Should that case still matter?

Cybersecurity

NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware

When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.

Cybersecurity

The Ten Worst Hacks of 2013

From Beijing-sponsored espionage to Snowden’s NSA leaks, it was the year of political cyberspying.

Digital Government

OpenGov: We're number two!

Here's how the U.S. government scored on the inaugural Open Data Barometer.

People

Agencies face data deliverables in 2014

Some agencies have detailed schedules, others list overall goals, and a few appear to be behind the curve.

Cybersecurity

Payment card data stolen from diners at Boston restaurants

Food and Beverage // Massachusetts, United States

Digital Government

Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?

Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.

Cybersecurity

Target Says Encrypted PINs Were Stolen, Too

The retailer says it's confident the PINs remain secured after Black Friday data theft.

Digital Government

Massachusetts, Vermont Want Refunds for Troubled Obamacare Websites

CGI Federal engineered state-level exchanges, in addition to HealthCare.gov.

Emerging Tech

LG Thinks It’s Time You Started Chatting With Your Appliances—via Line

The brand's new washing machines, robotic vacuums and ovens will be able to accept remote instructions.

Modernization

Even in the Cloud, Japan and China Are at Odds

Japan’s National Information Security Center has asked government ministries to wean themselves off foreign-made typing apps.

Digital Government

The Next Frontier for 3-D Printing: Human Organs

The technology also is being used to test drug responses in mini-systems.