Emerging Tech
Is This Virtual Worm the First Sign of the Singularity?
A far-flung team is trying to build the first digital lifeform to work out the basic principles of the brain.
Emerging Tech
A Robot Just Broke the Human Record for Miles Driven in Space
Another victory for Opportunity, the spunky little rover driving on Mars
Emerging Tech
White House Defends Obamacare on We the People
The petition response came the same day the House voted to repeal the 2-year-old healthcare law.
Digital Government
DISA 'all in' on mobile
With approvals issued for more mobile operating system implementation guides, DOD is pushing ahead for a wider selection and faster procurement of wireless devices.
Cybersecurity
Contractors ask GSA to Freeze Cyber-Related Regulations
A White House executive order could conflict with pending federal acquisition rules.
Digital Government
The Potential Problem With Personalized Google Maps? We May Never Know What We're Not Seeing
Google is promising a million maps for a million people with its redesign. But can it avoid confining us to customized urban bubbles?
Digital Government
Five Things IT Staff Value More Than Salary
Or: How the Government Can Attract IT Pros During a Pay Freeze.
Digital Government
NASA's Kepler telescope in trouble
Although the Kepler space telescope already past its expected lifespan, NASA is trying to keep it alive and on its planet-finding mission.
Cybersecurity
Rep. Van Hollen, DHS' Borras appeal to midsize contractors
As sequester squeeze continues, officials say vendors must look at how each agency marketplace operates.
Digital Government
Army intell system rising from controversy into the cloud
Officials demo DCGS-A in attempt to satisfy congressional critics and showcase the system's potential.
Modernization
Congress Demands to Know if Google Glass Will Violate Your Privacy
Letter sent to search giant asks about implications of new technology.
Digital Government
VA National Cellular Contract Mystery Solved
Small business partners with major carriers to provide widespread coverage.
Cybersecurity
E-Verify expansion nixed
A proposal to expand the system employers use to ensure employees are eligible to work in the United States failed in committee.
People
Moniz confirmed as Energy Secretary
By a vote of 97-0, the Senate approved the appointment of the MIT physicist to lead DOE.
Cybersecurity
Intruder spies on human rights activist’s Mac at Internet freedom workshop
Global Organizations // Nonprofit // Angola
Cybersecurity
Healthcare center worker was an ID thief
Healthcare and Public Health // Indiana, United States
Digital Government
Smarter Printing Could Cut Costs, Energy Use in Half
Agencies spend $2 billion a year on printing, only to throw away much of what they print the same day.
Digital Government
Navy Wants Some Good Anti-Terrorist Computer Games
The Naval Post-Graduate School plans to buy tech that runs on open source infrastructure.
Modernization
Military Commands Will Tap AirWatch to Manage Mobile Devices
Global Strike Command will piggyback on a system already installed by Special Operations Command.
Digital Government