Digital Government
Genachowski to leave FCC
Serving since 2009, Genachowski refocused the commission onto broadband communications. His planned departure has provoked speculation about a successor.
Emerging Tech
Robots Haven't Had Much Luck Walking On Sand -- Until Now
Researches design a fast-moving, six-legged lizard robot.
Emerging Tech
IBM Invention Mimics Human Brains at Atomic Level
Development may pave the way for the most powerful computers ever.
Digital Government
Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones
U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.
Modernization
BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet
Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.
Digital Government
Invasion of the Drones Has Senate Panel’s Attention
Congress has already directed the FAA to find a safe way for drones to fly for commercial purposes by 2015.
Cybersecurity
25,000 employee ID records compromised at Salem State U.
Education // Massachusetts, United States
Cybersecurity
Hacktivist exposes Benghazi emails between Clinton and journalist
Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Media
Digital Government
Military Suicides Are Up, Despite 900 Prevention Programs
Reducing the stigma of seeking mental health care is the key to prevention, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Digital Government
Obama Has 'Enormous Concern' Over VA Claims Backlog, But . . .
The president receives weekly updates on the problem, according to his press secretary.
Cybersecurity
Yes, Cyberattacks Are Perfectly Legal Under the Laws of War
A study called the Tallinn Manual seeks to adapt the existing laws of war to cyberspace, laying down 95 new ideas over 282 pages.
Digital Government
Memorable Moments From a Departing Telecom Regulator
Robert McDowell, one of two Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission, said Wednesday he plans to step down.
Emerging Tech
How Making Microchips 3D Could Unleash an Age of “Cognitive Computing”
Hector Ruiz has an idea he hopes to lead a transformation of our most basic ideas about what a microchip can be.
Cybersecurity
Military Cyber Strike Teams Will Soon Guard Private Networks
Decision to prioritize forces to protect critical infrastructure follows assaults on the banking industry.
Modernization
The Future of Twitter Is Robots Tweeting at Each Other
Instead of being person to person, the social network has become a truly broadcast medium.
Modernization
The Touch-Screen Generation
Young children—even toddlers—are spending more and more time with digital technology. What will it mean for their development?
People
CDC's Seligman wins Federal 100 President's Award
Longtime CIO suggests that all his agency peers deserve recognition for the 'tremendous difficulties' they face.
Emerging Tech