Modernization
Commentary: The Ban on Cellphone Unlocking Has Gone Too Far
AT&T has released a new policy on unlocking phones.
Digital Government
Iran Is Sealing Off the Web As It Rolls Out a Domestic Intranet
The nation has cut off access to most virtual private networks.
Digital Government
North Korea Shuts Off Its Emergency Hotline to Seoul
The hotline was the only formal communication between Pyongyang and Seoul.
Digital Government
Is Obama sincere about transparency?
The Conversation: Our responses to your questions and comments.
Digital Government
Electromagnetic Pulse Caucus Battles Skeptics in Push to Protect the Planet
There are concerns in the Electromagnetic Pulse Caucus that electromagnetic energy from a massive geomagnetic storm may cause havoc.
Emerging Tech
What the Steamship and the Landline Can Tell Us About the Decline of the Private Car
The broad arc of time reveals the future of transportation.
Cybersecurity
How You Can Stop Webcam Hackers from Watching You
One foolproof way to avoid an increasingly terrifying group of cyberspies.
Digital Government
Transparency advocates give administration mixed marks
New report from the Center for Effective Government says open government is an "unfinished legacy."
Cybersecurity
How Many Cyberattacks Hit the United States Last Year?
And how many don't we know about?
Digital Government
Why New York City's Open Data Law Is Worth Caring About
"You always hear that information is power, and in this case it really is."
Emerging Tech
Is Carhacking a Serious Threat? Some Analysts Think So.
Intruders can tap into vehicle systems to access cellphone calls, GPS signals, and even the brakes.
People
Post-sequester tips for CIOs
Belt-tightening is a given, but now is the time to revisit strategic planning, expert advises.
Cybersecurity
Administration to Congress: Cyber order is not enough
Senate hearing touches on effects of budget cuts and challenges of moving new legislation, as old disputes resurface.
Emerging Tech
Internet Censorship Is a Trade Issue Too
China is unfairly restraining trade by blocking Facebook and other U.S. websites, a former White House official says.
People
Telework Week sees participation surge
Annual event encouraging telework try-outs demonstrates enthusiasm, savings.
Digital Government
Open Data Has Been a Boon for City Governments
Where code enforcement goes high tech, lost revenue is recouped.
People
Yahoo's telework clampdown: Why it happened
Yahoo used network logs to gauge remote workers' productivity, but the telework question is not that simple.
Digital Government
What Does the Consumer Data Industry Know About You?
Ever been bankrupt? Expecting a child? A whole lot of information about who you are -- and what kind of consumer you are -- is for sale.
People