Digital Government

U.S. Chief Data Scientist: 'Time is Now' For Technologists to Jump into Public Service

The data already exists, DJ Patil said, to solve some important crises—if only we could piece together the pieces.

Modernization

Apple Is Using Drones to Make its Maps Better

Apple was granted permission to fly drones by the Federal Aviation Administration in March

Digital Government

First Rule of User Experience: You Do Talk To the User

“We assume we know what our customers want. But in many cases, we don’t."

Modernization

Have a 'No Cloud' Policy? Here's Why That's Old Fashioned

Organizations that shy away from cloud service may be left behind, according to research report.

Modernization

EIS: The other transition

With a planned spring award of its multibillion-dollar, next-generation telecom contract, GSA wants to focus attention on another transition going on in government.

Modernization

IT, cyber challenges loom for next administration

Big data, modernization and other issues will link the incoming and outgoing administrations.

Modernization

U.S. Transcom looks to make cloud less risky

The United States Transportation Command is seeking industry and academic partners to study the risks and rewards of moving to the cloud.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Turn ATMs into Piggybanks and Customer Databases into High-End Smartphones

This week's cyber crimes require some in real-life accomplishes to finish up tasks.

Cybersecurity

Bitcoin and Blockchain Seem More and More like Solutions Looking for a Problem

The bitcoin and blockchain world is in a bit of an investment slump.

Modernization

Video: Tech to Improve Your Thanksgiving

A solution for everything except dinner table arguments.

Modernization

Mobile Innovation Will Help 2 Billion More People Get Access to Health Care and Education

For low-income consumers in emerging markets, the full potential of mobile financial services is yet to be unlocked, a new report suggests.

Modernization

Video: How Augmented Reality Will Change Tech Experiences

"I think that it’ll make our lives better.”

Cybersecurity

Tech, Security Sectors Fear Renewed Crypto Fights Under Trump

The president-elect urged a boycott against Apple for refusing to help the FBI crack into an encrypted iPhone.

Digital Government

Scientists Created Mobile Game to Help Detect Early Onset of Dementia

Gaming to help advance Alzheimer’s research in the real world.

Modernization

Apple Is Reportedly Going to Stop Making Wireless Routers

The company will shift employees onto other projects including Apple TV, the company’s standalone streaming device.

Modernization

Patent Office Joins Open Source Movement

The office has published the source code for an app that lets users track the status of trademarks.

Modernization

If Your iPhone 6S Keeps Shutting Off Unexpectedly, You Might Want to Get to an Apple Store

There's something wrong, but the bug is not a safety issue.

Modernization

Video: This Tech Could Charge Your Phone Fully in 5 Minutes

Qualcomm is saving everyone's battery life.

Modernization

Hurd: Still time for IT upgrade bill

An advocate for IT modernization is returning to the House for the next session, but still hopes to deliver on a key goal in the lame duck.

Emerging Tech

How Procurement Could Secure Internet of Things

Money talks when it comes to connected devices.