Modernization

NIST could move to Drupal

Another proprietary system could be destined for the dustbin as NIST considers a move to an open-source option.

Modernization

ACLU sues for FBI GPS tracking guidelines

Group asks the department to immediately release memos detailing bureau use of GPS technology.

Modernization

FEC addresses industry concerns over text campaign donations

FEC said Tuesday that carriers would not be responsible for ensuring donors are eligible to give or enforcing limits on donations.

Modernization

Army adds requirements to logistics system

The Global Combat Support System will give the Army better insights into managing its supplies.

Modernization

Spectrum-sharing plan approved by FCC

The pilot program will test the impact of sharing spectrum in the 1755-1780 megahertz band to see how commercial use of those airwaves impacts federal agencies currently using that band.

Modernization

Finally, a new bill requires police get a judge's approval before they see your texts or location

A new bill reconciles Fourth Amendment protections and 21st-century search and seizure.

Modernization

Obama, Romney aren’t all that sociable on social media

Pew study suggests Obama leads in the medium, but does not engage.

Modernization

Meet the little printer the tech world is excited about

This compact printer makes use of cloud subscription services.

Modernization

Federal employees union opens digital door to members

AFGE members will have easy access to updates from the organization thanks to its adoption of some new-ish technologies.

Modernization

Israel tests missile text-messaging warning system

SMS alerts will inform people in the case of possible ballistic missile attack.

Modernization

NASA uses Amazon Web Services for Mars mission

Jet Propulsion Lab previously used cloud services from Microsoft, Google, Lockheed Martin Corp.

Modernization

FTC finalizes privacy deal with Facebook

The FTC found that Facebook was sharing user information with advertisers and misinforming users about how they could control their own personal information.

Modernization

Google faces rising FTC ire

Antitrust action may be on the horizon, some say.

Modernization

GSA's proposed cloud brokerage grabs industry attention

There have been so many responses to a recent RFI that GSA has extended the deadline to allow for more, agency says.

Modernization

Google agrees to pay record fine for privacy violations

The FTC said that the search giant's actions violated a consent decree.

Modernization

Census debuts new economic indicator app

Gives the raw numbers for each piece of data as well as a graph charting a two-year trend line covering indicators.

Modernization

Confessions of a PowerPoint convert

A reluctant professor finds that PowerPoint presentations can enhance the quality of his teaching.

Cybersecurity

Apple's reconsidering their security measures after epic hack

The tech company has put a temporary freeze on one of their password reset options until they reach a decision.