Emerging Tech
Apple May Release Another Tiny Phone This Year
This could be good news for anyone who’s not a fan of how massive smartphones have become.
Policy
Here's A Way To Boost Congress' Tech Savvy
A think tank wants Congress to bring back a tech research office it scrapped in 1995.
People
Critical Census test to start on schedule, as long as the government doesn't shut down
Despite its unconfirmed budget and the possibility of another shutdown, the Census Bureau is moving ahead with its plans to conduct its critical dress rehearsal on time.
Digital Government
Trump Nominates Federal CIO
The president announced his choice to lead IT policy for the entire federal government.
Cybersecurity
'Worst Year Ever' For Cyberattacks
And most of them could have been avoided with basic cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
DHS, auto industry group team up on cyber
Homeland Security's cyber information sharing program is expanding to the automobile industry as flaws in vehicle systems continue to surface.
Digital Government
San José Mayor Quits FCC Broadband Group Due to ‘Predetermined, Industry-Favoring Outcome’
Liccardo’s resignation reflected critic’s frustration over the committee focus on industry concerns with state and local government.
Digital Government
Privacy Shouldn’t Be the Price of Progress. Here’s How to Keep Your Data Safe
Our secrets used to be our own. Now they’re owned by the platforms and the databases where we store them.
People
Trump picks federal CIO
Ernst & Young's Suzette Kent is the administration's choice to serve as CIO and lead the Office of E-Government at OMB.
Digital Government
Nine American Cities Are Revolutionizing How Data Can Improve Lives
Each of the cities will receive ongoing training and support from the What Works Cities initiative.
Cybersecurity
IARPA ramps up biosecurity investments in 2018 and beyond
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is working on programs that could replace DNA identity testing, tougher encryption methods, and technology that could sniff out bioweapons.
Digital Government
Google Will Now Let You Mute Those Ads That Follow You All Over The Web
Google’s algorithm gets a little help.
Modernization
Regulating, securing IoT market remains a work in progress
From securing personal data to stopping botnets, there's a global race to regulate smart devices. How to do so remains elusive.
Digital Government
A CEO Named Andrea Became Andrew on LinkedIn to Avoid Harassment
"It was a subtly different world."
Digital Government
Lawmakers Push Trump Again to Appoint OSTP Director
Four Democratic lawmakers are urging the president—for the second time—to appoint a director to the Office of Science and Technology Policy and fully staff the department.
Policy
After Hawaii False Alarm, Lawmakers Want President, Pentagon Involved in Missile Alerts
It should take more than a single employee to send such an alert.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Info Sharing Tool to Get a Reboot This Year
The goal is for organizations to use the tool to automatically block cyber threats.
Emerging Tech