Modernization
The Invention That Turned Our Phones Into Cameras Was Originally Developed by NASA for Space Travel
“Smartphones were not on the radar initially at all."
Emerging Tech
Why Computers Should Be Hidden
A luxury bicycle computer forecasts a welcome future of humble, embedded systems.
Digital Government
FCC, Congress Feud Over Media Ownership Loophole
Split down party lines, legislators and FCC commissioners fought over media mergers and net neutrality during an oversight hearing.
Modernization
Front-Facing Cameras Were Never Intended for Selfies
Developers had something else in mind.
Emerging Tech
Do You Trust Amazon to Enter Your House?
The online retailer unveiled an app that would allow delivery drivers access inside your house to drop off packages.
Modernization
The True Cost of the iPhone X, Based on What You Actually Earn
With the iPhone X, we have entered a new age of ultra-premium smartphones.
Modernization
Can agencies seize the moment for modernization?
There is "incredible alignment" in support of IT modernization, officials say, but better planning is needed to take full advantage.
Modernization
Google Launches Its Own Online Payment System
This makes spending your money even easier.
Modernization
Cutting Regulations Could Entice 5G Network Investment, says FCC Commissioner
Nationwide high-speed internet promises many benefits but still relies on private companies to foot the infrastructure bill.
Cybersecurity
Google Introduces New Bug Bounty
Cash is waiting for hackers who can find any flaws in these Android apps.
Digital Government
What One Tech-Focused Lawmaker Says Stands in the Way of Modernization
Rep. Gerry Connolly renewed his call for the federal chief information officer and chief technology officer positions to be filled.
Modernization
Little progress on IT governance, says NASA IG
An oversight body found little change in IT governance at NASA four years after a critical report and wonders if the space agency can effectively oversee its IT assets.
Digital Government
Mash Up Library of Congress Data, Maybe Win $5,000
The Library of Congress launched a new data competition searching for new ways to use legislative data sets from Congress.gov.
Digital Government
Don’t Bet Against the Baltimore-Washington Area in Amazon’s HQ2 Search
The region put in multiple bids: one from D.C., one from Baltimore and a joint proposal from two Northern Virginia counties.
Modernization
The White House IT report sounds good, but funding is still needed
To truly transform federal IT, agencies will need more than just reallocated resources.
Modernization
Apple Responds to Face ID Controversy
The tech giant has a lot of questions to answer.
Modernization
A New iPhone App Finds and Protects All the Sexy Photos on Your Device
Artificial intelligence can help with this delicate problem.
Modernization
Graves: When MGT passes, modernization plans are ready
With the expected passage and funding of the MGT Act, Graves said that funneling resources to address the greatest vulnerabilities is the overarching goal.
Cybersecurity