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

Israel tests missile text-messaging warning system

SMS alerts will inform people in the case of possible ballistic missile attack.

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

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

Could Israel safely deter a nuclear Iran?

Even if the Iranian leadership were not always rationally interested in self-preservation, Israeli missile defense, second-strike capability, and a careful understanding of Tehran's priorities could potentially keep a nuclear Iran at bay.