Cybersecurity
36 Governments (Including Canada’s) Are Now Using Sophisticated Software to Spy on Their Citizens
The software FinFisher infects computers and mobile phones through devious means.
Emerging Tech
White House Responds to 19-Month-Old Palestine Petition
The administration also sided with petitioners opposing controversial cybersecurity legislation.
Emerging Tech
White House Petition Site Draws Venezuelan Crowds
Viral We the People petition seems to have been most popular abroad.
Modernization
G-8 Seeks Apps for Agriculture
The international group hopes open data sharing can produce smarter farming and better crops.
Emerging Tech
Open Source Tech is Driving Big Changes in Government
Red Hat CEO James Whitehurst sees a future where companies are secondary to the technology they support.
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.
Digital Government
This New Data Should Make You Pretty Nervous About the Latest Bird Flu
Only 4 of the 81 people with confirmed cases of bird flu in China have fully recovered; human transmission still can't be ruled out.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Chief: Budget Cuts Will Erode Cyber Mission
Plan X is feeling the effects of sequestration.
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.
Tech
Nearly 250 Employees Opt to Leave Lockheed’s IT Unit
Voluntary layoffs are part of 'ongoing affordability initiative.'
Oversight
Fiscal compromise sets stage for new year of mini-cliffs
Senate approves measure that would delay automatic spending cuts -- for now.
Management
Defense bill’s contractor provisions please advocates of all stripes
Backers of small businesses, human rights and women-owned firms voice approval.
Digital Government
The North Korean satellite is tumbling out of control: How dangerous is that?
The space object could crash with another satellite.
Defense
Intelligence community must adapt to era of vast data, study says
DIA Director Flynn praises report by national security specialists.
Tech
SEAL Team Six members reprimanded in video game consulting deal
Four former team members who remain in the military are also under investigation.
Digital Government
'Mystery' Senate Republican blocks cost-of-living increase for disabled vets
House bill called for 1.9 percent increase to take effect Dec. 1.
Emerging Tech
Curiosity, the sequel: What's in store for NASA's next Mars lander
Planned for 2016, NASA's next mission to Mars will examine the planet's geophysics.
Tech
President Obama wants a NASA mohawk
Congratulates Mars Curiosity mission team on successful landing.
Emerging Tech
NASA's rover captures gorgeous panoramic view of the Martian landscape
But it's not from the rover you think. Don't forget about Opportunity, who's been exploring the planet for eight years.
Digital Government