Emerging Tech

Video: Kepler's mission comes to an end, and begins anew

NASA decided back in April to keep the Kepler program going through fiscal year 2016.

Cybersecurity

Senate clears bill to fight online fraud

The Safe Web Act authorizes the FTC to support foreign spyware investigations.

Modernization

Don't bet on an online gambling bill

Senate leaders don't expect Congress to address gaming legislation.

People

Putting your best foot forward

A second term does not equal status quo. Here’s how to survive and thrive in the transition to Obama II.

People

Can digital identity services breathe new life into USPS?

Plagued by declining revenues and rising costs, the postal service is looking for new revenue streams -- including, possibly, digital ID creation and authentication services.

Ideas

Live-tweeting war

Israel issues social media updates on missile strikes; Hamas tweets response.

Emerging Tech

Secessionists and big government

If the petitioners succeed it could mean a lot more government jobs.

Digital Government

Hey, your iPad can survive rapid decompression

Electronic flight bags hold up during simulated drop of 43,000 feet in altitude.

Digital Government

The 'silent crisis' in science and technology recruiting

There aren't enough workers in the pipeline to fill job vacancies, report finds.

Cybersecurity

McConnell open to revisiting cybersecurity bill

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says December is a possible time for discussion.

Emerging Tech

Residents of all 50 states have filed secession petitions

A handful of Vermont residents joined the appeal for independence on Thursday.

Digital Government

How to be a Google 1 percenter

What you need to know to become a power searcher.

People

Navy makes intell, cyber personnel moves

The National Maritime Intelligence Center and Office of Naval Intelligence get a new leader.

Digital Government

Coburn criticizes DOD as 'Department of Everything'

The Defense Department spends money on making beef jerky, analyzing Twitter users and developing fun iPhone apps, senator charges.

Cybersecurity

Latest cybersecurity bill failure returns focus to executive order

Officials say legislation is still necessary to fully address cyber threats, but the failure of Congress to pass a bill in its lame-duck session makes White House action more likely.

Cybersecurity

Advocates hope Petraeus scandal will spur action on ECPA

Lawmakers say 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act needs updating.