Modernization
More People Around the World Have Cellphones Than Ever Had Landlines
There are 6.8 billion cellphone subscriptions.
Modernization
The Largest Bitcoin Exchange Was Possibly the Target of a $350 Million Theft
Mt. Gox, the world's largest Bitcoin trading site has gone offline.
Modernization
Bill to Legalize Cell-Phone Unlocking Set for House Vote
Under an expedited process, the bill will need a two-thirds vote to pass.
Emerging Tech
Here’s That $200 Internet Toothbrush No One Asked for
We can officially add toothbrushes to the internet of things.
Modernization
What Pritzker wants from Silicon Valley
In first official visit to the West Coast tech mecca, Commerce secretary solicits partnerships on climate data and highlights new Census tool.
Modernization
What CIOs say about big data
Ten insights from IT leaders on the front lines of big-data deployments.
Science & Tech
This Is the App That’s Fueling the Uprising in Venezuela
The newest apps fueling Venezuela’s uprisings are made in North America and have piqued the Pentagon’s interest. By Patrick Tucker
Modernization
Cost of Obamacare Contract Has at Least Quintupled
The cloud that supports HealthCare.gov has nearly doubled in cost since the days before the site’s troubled launch.
Modernization
Defense Connect Online hits milestone
DISA’s online collaboration tool registers 1 million users.
Modernization
FCC Tries to Help Emergency Responders Find 911 Cellphone Callers
Carriers would have to provide more accurate information to 911 centers.
Digital Government
How Government Data Is Fueling a New Economy
Entrepreneurs tell us what’s working and what isn’t in the drive to open up government data.
Modernization
DOD launches new spectrum strategy
In the long term, the Pentagon will look to replace legacy systems with more "militarily effective" technologies.
Modernization
Bitcoin Could Become the Go-To Currency for Digital Tipping
Many Bitcoin users ranked gifts and donations as their most frequent transactions.
Modernization
Why Facebook Just Spent $19 Billion on a Messaging App
Facebook wants to dominate in the three areas WhatsApp excels in: apps, messaging, and usage in the developing world.
Modernization
Time to raise networking expectations in government
Agencies need to stop relying on 20th-century solutions and create networks than can move a terabyte of data per hour, says DOE official Greg Bell.
Science & Tech
This Is How America's Spies Could Find the Next National Security Threat
A recent breakthrough in online prediction markets promises a better glimpse of the future – paid for by U.S. intelligence. By Patrick Tucker
Digital Government
U.S. Ranks 8th in Citizen Satisfaction With Digital Government
Nonetheless, online services for Americans are the most mature in the world, researchers say.
Digital Government
FCC Moves to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules
The agency will try to protect access to Netflix, Google, and other websites.
Modernization
Google Tells Glass Users Not to Be 'Creepy or Rude'
Google's new etiquette guidelines highlights the ongoing debate around privacy and their technology.
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