Modernization

Apple Is Releasing New iPhone Software Today: Here’s How to Find Out if Your Apps Will Still Work

Apple is changing the architecture of its apps.

Digital Government

Trump's Tech Team Wants to ‘Wow’ Public

The Office of American Innovation isn't interested in tech for tech's sake. It's to make government more efficient.

Emerging Tech

Broadband Is Largely Inaccessible to Those Who Need it Most

Because of high prices and low accessibility, poor and rural communities are the least likely to subscribe to high-speed internet.

Modernization

Last call for feedback on cloud guide for feds

The federal Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking in-person input from both industry and government at a Sept. 26 event.

Ideas

What Government Buyers Need to Know About Rugged Devices

There are lots of little nuances that buyers should know when evaluating rugged gear.

Modernization

$500M IT modernization plan passes Senate in defense bill

A bill to help agencies modernize legacy systems and move to the cloud passed the Senate as part of the $700 billion defense bill.

Modernization

FAA greenlights drone use in Irma recovery

Hurricane Irma generated a wave of drone authorizations at FAA as recovery work ramped up in Florida.

Digital Government

People Are Using Siri as a Therapist, so Apple Is Seeking Engineers Who Understand Psychology

You’re not alone in turning to your phone for existential guidance and serious, practical life advice.

Modernization

Trio of DARPA procurements plan for 'post-Moore's Law' world

The Pentagon's R&D shop is looking to solve the impending slowdown in global computing power by working with industry to develop the next generation of computer chip technologies.

Modernization

Fate of MGT unclear as Senate revs up to pass NDAA

The Senate will likely vote on the must-pass defense spending bill Monday, but the long-sought modernization fund could end up on the cutting room floor.

Modernization

NASA Engineer Sues Customs for Illegal Smartphone Search

A group of 10 people is suing Customs and Border Protection for searches they say violate their First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Modernization

Military IT chiefs want combat-ready infrastructure

Army CIO Maj. Gen. Peter Gallagher said current DOD networks aren't necessarily what's required for the next conflict.

Digital Government

Can Cops Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Your Face?

Apple’s new Face ID technology raises questions about constitutional protections for personal devices.

Modernization

Here's How Apple Pay Will Work Without Touch ID

Facial recognition changes everything.

Digital Government

If You Value Your Privacy, Be Careful With Online Translation Tools

Some translation requests—including the text to be translated—might be indexed by search engines.

Modernization

Consolidating federal networks could lead to new security holes

Upgrading the federal government's networks is a bipartisan goal among policymakers in Washington, but some worry that a unified architecture presents risks of its own.