Digital Government
Paul Ryan is not master of his domain (names)
Domain names, search ads hurting Republican ticket already.
Emerging Tech
TSA explores full body scans for fugitives hiding in cargo
Agency wants technology for screening stowaways inside containers; experts are skeptical.
Modernization
Federal employees union opens digital door to members
AFGE members will have easy access to updates from the organization thanks to its adoption of some new-ish technologies.
Digital Government
7 reasons why Israel should not attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Israeli officials may see a "zero hour" for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, but it could backfire.
Modernization
Google's growing web of street traffic surveillance
The phone in your pocket could be monitoring traffic.
Modernization
Israel tests missile text-messaging warning system
SMS alerts will inform people in the case of possible ballistic missile attack.
Emerging Tech
The Wikipedia edit wars begin on Ryan's page
Term "brown noser" has appeared in Ryan's page.
Digital Government
Review finds flaws with DISA's auditors
Who watches the watchers? At DISA, the IG's office may itself be in need of some oversight.
Modernization
NASA uses Amazon Web Services for Mars mission
Jet Propulsion Lab previously used cloud services from Microsoft, Google, Lockheed Martin Corp.
Digital Government
At NOAA, there's gambling at Rick's
NOAA's recently revealed reprogramming of funds should come as a shock to no one, says Alan Balutis.
People
Is Tangherlini getting traction or spinning his wheels?
The acting GSA administrator has been applauded for his aggressive review of agency spending. But can he bring lasting change?
Acquisition
How a few words could change small-business set-aside picture
The Obama administration is trying to change some wording in the acquisition rules make it easier to set aside R&D solicitations.
Digital Government
Census offers real-time peeks into economy
A new mobile app provides key statistics on U.S. financial matters and trends.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Meshworm: DARPA-backed robot bends and crawls like a worm
Scientists from MIT, Harvard and Seoul found inspiration in the humble earthworm.
Emerging Tech
Romney app scooped on VP choice
Users were promised they'd be the first to know, but word leaked out earlier.
Digital Government
Hackers hold health data hostage
Thieves demanded money in exchange for access to the files.
Modernization
FTC finalizes privacy deal with Facebook
The FTC found that Facebook was sharing user information with advertisers and misinforming users about how they could control their own personal information.
Emerging Tech
Video: Where the Mars Curiosity Rover is headed next
The Curiosity science team gave the first firm indication of where they might be driving next.
Digital Government
Augmented reality: Where the real and virtual worlds meet
Agencies have quietly been adding augmented reality to their bag of tech tricks for years.
Digital Government