Modernization

Somebody Is Fixing Twitter's Misinformation Problem

Can a developer striking out on his own solve the social network's big flaw?

Modernization

G-8 Seeks Apps for Agriculture

The international group hopes open data sharing can produce smarter farming and better crops.

Modernization

Authorities Are Mum on Information Sharing During Boston Bombings

Homeland Security’s $365 million intel pipeline was supposed to solve critical communications problems during crises.

Digital Government

Will Next-Gen Social Media Wiretapping Catch the Next Boston Bombers?

The latest legislative proposals coming out of the FBI's Next Generation Cyber Initiative would threaten the likes of Facebook and Google with legal inquiries and fines if they don't comply.

Modernization

Comment: Why the 'cloud broker' concept is broken

Does it make sense to establish third-party brokers to purchase services that agencies could buy directly? Diana Gowen says no.

Modernization

Could Taking Down Zombie Satellites Be as Lucrative as Launching Them?

The $100 billion worth of satellites orbiting earth are in more danger than ever from space junk.

Emerging Tech

Just Four Companies Will Produce the Microchips on Which the Global Economy Depends

Making advanced microchips has always been hard. But it’s now even more difficult.

Modernization

Mobile Phones Are Booming in North Korea, of All Places

The rogue state's only mobile operator, Koryolink, is about to hit 2 million subscribers.

Modernization

Google Sees More Government Requests to Remove Content 'Than Ever Before'

Two countries -- Brazil and Russia -- stand out for their increased policing of content online.

Modernization

GAO: Spectrum relocation costs often exceed projections

DOD's estimates for changing communications bands appear to be much more accurate than those of many civilian agencies.

Digital Government

Social Media Activists Are Wealthy, Educated and on the Rise

Six-fold increase Americans talking politics on Facebook, Twitter, other sites, since 2008.

Modernization

How Surveillance Cameras and Civil Liberties Can Coexist

Technology will continue to enhance our ability to monitor public spaces. But cities should seize upon more surveillance cautiously.

Modernization

Why PC Manufacturers Have to Start Paying Attention to Microchip-Maker Qualcomm

The company, which makes chips for tablets and smartphones is looking to expand its market.

Modernization

Boston Bombers Didn't Use Cellphones Detonators -- but Could Have

The bombs were set off with a remote control.

Modernization

3D Printing Chocolate Is a Cool Idea, and Someone Is Trying to Patent It

Observers fear that the young and rapidly growing field of 3D printing could fall into a trap of lawsuits and hefty license fees.