Emerging Tech

Leidos’ Post-Deal Identity

Leidos isn't just doubling in size; it's expanding the customers it serves.

Emerging Tech

The Military Is Genetically Modifying Bacteria to Make Even Tinier Computers

The biosynthetic microbe could wire future nanoelectronics after Navy-funded researchers supercharged its conductivity.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Attack NSA, Take Advantage of Linux Flaw and Post House Democrats’ Personal Details

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Yup! NSA Got Hacked

Internal documents appear to confirm this week’s leak came from the agency.

Emerging Tech

Why Adopt IPv6? NTIA Wants Your Thoughts

The internet of things will necessitate faster IPv6 adoption.

Emerging Tech

Virtual Reality Could Show New Food Inspectors What Slaughterhouses Really Look Like

The Food Safety and Inspection Service's CTO thinks virtual reality could change training and recruitment.

Digital Government

Tips for the FBI (or Any Organization) For Hiring a Data Scientist

There are different types of data scientists, so agencies need to be clear on what their needs.

Emerging Tech

Video: How Navy’s Augmented Reality Helmet Brings Underwater Missions into Focus

A look at the Navy's Ironman helmet.

Digital Government

Transportation Department’s Fix for Airlines’ Tech Problems is To Do Nothing

“Airlines are already highly motivated to avoid situations like Delta is experiencing,” the agency said in a emailed statement

Emerging Tech

NASA Just Released 1,000 Weirdly Beautiful Mars Photos

The results are the images created by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera, the highest-resolution instrument equipped on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Cybersecurity

IG Reminds DOD of Access Control Weakness

DOD IG opted to describe, not assess, the department's cyber policies.

Cybersecurity

FBI Wants Cyber Analytics Systems That Keep Humans In Control

Investigators need tools to let them drill into terabytes of data.

Digital Government

Alliant 2 Deadline Extended

New proposal deadlines will be Sept. 13 for Alliant 2 Unrestricted and Sept. 12 for Alliant 2 Small Business.

Modernization

Visualizing the State of Global Internet Connectivity

Two maps illustrate disparities in access across the world.

Emerging Tech

3 Gigabit Cities Using High-Speed Broadband for Civic Engagement

Next Century Cities just gave Raleigh, Austin and Louisville $30,000 and will provide technical assistance to get their innovative, repeatable projects off the ground.

Digital Government

In 44 Days, America Will No Longer Oversee the Internet’s Naming System

On Aug. 16, NTIA signed off on the final step in handing over its responsibility for the domain-name system.

Digital Government

Stanford's 'Hacking for Defense' Class Expands to Diplomacy

The class unleashed engineering grad students on national security problems.

Cybersecurity

Commerce's Cyber Hit List: Third-Party Apps, Phishing

CISO Rod Turk said the department is focused on collaboration between bureaus.

Emerging Tech

Video: The Tech That Drives Tesla's Autopilot

Together, the tech enables Tesla’s self-driving autopilot function, which the company calls a “driver assistance tool.”

Emerging Tech

Tech Hubs Across Africa Have More Than Doubled in Less Than a Year

Over 300 hubs are spread across 93 cities in 42 countries across the African continent; however, more than half of the hubs are concentrated in only five countries.