Digital Government
FAA expands automated airspace control for drones
Drone operators can now quickly register flights in controlled airspace in four more regions.
Ideas
The Internet of Things' Role on Battlefields and at Sea
The Army and Navy are still mapping how to bring more internet of things devices into combat domains.
People
Veterans' groups sue Trump over acting VA chief
Two advocacy groups are suing the Trump administration over its selection of defense official Robert Wilkie as the acting head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Modernization
Tech Firms Ask Congress to Intervene on Pentagon JEDI Contract
A group representing 80 technology companies is asking Congress to make sure the cloud procurement is a transparent process.
Digital Government
Fitbit Using Google Cloud to Make Your Data Available to Doctors
You won't be able to lie about your exercise habits anymore.
Emerging Tech
DHS Startup Accelerator Awards Its First Final-Phase Contract
The department’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program is funding a system to protect video surveillance systems.
Emerging Tech
Energy Wants Electric Cars to Charge in 15 Minutes or Less
The department awarded $19 million to 12 different projects focused on faster battery charging.
Cybersecurity
More detail on why DHS banned Kaspersky
A pair of filings in Kaspersky Labs' ongoing battle with the U.S. government fills in some of the blanks.
Cybersecurity
IARPA wants help fending off invasive aquatic species
Researchers want to find new detection technology to help stem the tide of invasive sea creatures hitching rides into U.S. waterways and ports.
Digital Government
Interior Wants Wi-Fi for Burning Man
Even temporary cities/arts festivals need networks for government and law enforcement operations.
Modernization
4 steps toward IT consolidation
To successfully manage an IT consolidation, leaders must know the requirements, develop a strategy, get employee buy-in and measure the results.
Cybersecurity
CBO looks to boost cybersecurity
The Congressional Budget Office is looking for ways to shore up its cybersecurity defenses.
Ideas
The Pentagon Is Losing the Innovation Battle. Here’s How to Turn It Around
Four steps that will help better harness American innovation.
Cybersecurity
House Appropriations Panel Should Step Up Cyber Oversight, Member Urges
The panel should hold its first cyber-specific budget hearing this year, Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger says.
Digital Government
DOD seeks battlefield blood delivery drones
A recent solicitation from DIUx points to a plan to advance front-line medical care for combat troops.
Digital Government
D.C.-Area Lawmaker Plans Bill to Protect Telework Programs
Move follows telework cutbacks at the Agriculture and Education departments.
Digital Government
Groups Monitoring Agency Website Changes See Deeper Trump Agenda
Removal of some health data from HHS site is simply a matter of reorganizing information by disease, not population group, HHS says.
Digital Government
Congress Digs into Digital Music Rights, Precision Farming and Confirms Tech Leaders
Lawmakers also propose expanding Homeland Security's power to ban suspect tech from government networks.
Artificial Intelligence
200,000 Volunteers Have Become the Fact Checkers of the Internet
The creation process of Wikipedia is largely transparent.
Emerging Tech