Emerging Tech
Inside China’s Crazy Plan to Build the Longest, Most Expensive, Most Dangerous Underwater Tunnel on the Planet
The tunnel will be an estimated 76 miles long.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Solution to NSA Spying? Typewriters
Russia uses the outdated technology for top-secret messages.
Emerging Tech
Rebooted Smokey’s Giving Bear Hugs
The updated Forest Service icon now embraces campers who avoid wildfires.
Modernization
GSA and the cloud broker model
The assistant commissioner of integrated technology services clarifies GSA's role and plans for supporting agencies' move to the cloud.
Digital Government
When Urban Security Cameras Actually Save Lives
Report says cameras in taxi cabs help curb driver homicides.
Emerging Tech
VA Spent $2 Million on Facebook Ads
One division spent heavily on the ads while others spent little or nothing.
Acquisition
FITARA: Son of Clinger-Cohen?
The latest attempt at IT reform echoes the IT Management Reform Act, better known as Clinger-Cohen...so watch OMB’s reaction carefully.
Emerging Tech
3-D Printed Rocket Engines Could Make Space Travel Cheaper
The NASA space agency and Aerojet Rocketdyne say they have successfully tested a rocket engine injector that was made using powerful lasers.
Digital Government
Say hello to your new robot overlords
DARPA, Boston Dynamics unveil new "humanoid" shell for next robotics challenge.
Digital Government
Here's Everything Microsoft Is Letting the Government See
NSA has privileged access to Outlook, SkyDrive and Skype.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano to leave DHS
Janet Napolitano is about to add university president to her <i>curriculum vitae</i>.
Emerging Tech
Gender Gap Affects IT Shops, Where Women Remain Scarce
Men and women divide most starkly on leadership issues, including fairness and empowerment.
Acquisition
Aiding small biz in the GWAC age
Conference speakers outline the challenges, solutions for small firms in the federal contracting market as budgets shrink and projects grow more complex.
Digital Government
Your essential catch-up on the week's news
Furloughs, mobility and transparency frustrations.
Digital Government
China Loves the Navy’s GPS Landing System (and its Slide Decks)
A 2013 paper from China’s Naval University of Engineering includes a graphic used by the U.S. Navy in 2010.
Digital Government
Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Emerging Tech
Look Who’s Gif-ing Now
A Connecticut senator is using animated gifs to urge action on student loans.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Conference to Feds: Stay Home
Many in the community are 'uncomfortable with this relationship' after NSA revelations, says event founder, himself a DHS adviser.
People
The magic of acquisition
Acquisition leaders talk innovation, the role of the CIO, budget cuts and staff crunches at 'MAGIC.'
Digital Government