Digital Government
Apple’s iCloud Service in China Will Be Managed by a Data Firm Started by the Government
With so much of its business—both in sales and manufacturing—in China, Apple has stay on Beijing’s good side.
Emerging Tech
Did SpaceX or Northrop Grumman Screw Up a Secret Satellite Launch? It’s Classified
Anonymous sources say that the satellite has failed or fallen to earth.
Digital Government
James Damore Is Suing Google for Discriminating Against White Males
The Ex-Google Engineer filed a complaint in California state court.
Emerging Tech
A High-Stakes Dress Rehearsal for SpaceX
Elon Musk plans to launch the Falcon Heavy later this month—but first, the rocket has to survive a big test.
Cybersecurity
Most Processors Produced Since 1995 Have a Flaw That Could Let Hackers Steal Sensitive Information
There's no proof that these flaws have been used by anyone in the wild yet.
Digital Government
8 Overly Confident, Mostly Pessimistic Predictions About Tech in 2018
The bankification of Big Tech, a strange profusion of wheeled vehicles, and more predictions about the year to come.
Artificial Intelligence
In 2017, Silicon Valley Got Cozier with China. In 2018, Washington Will Get Frostier
Here are some of the most significant moves by U.S. tech firms and Washington over the past year.
Emerging Tech
Massive Robot-Powered Drones May Solve Everything Wrong with Package Delivery
This company's thinking bigger than a quadcopter and single package.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Has Talked Up Social Media Vetting, But It’s Nothing New
Arlington-based deep web search engine provider Giant Oak says agencies have been perusing social media accounts long before Trump took office.
Cybersecurity
GAO Denies Northrop Grumman Protest in $1 Billion DHS Cybersecurity Contract Fight
Northrop Grumman has been wrangling with contract winner Raytheon over the DOMino contract since 2015.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Digital Government
A New Social-Media Simulator Is Helping US Troops Train for Hybrid War
The program harvests and remixes real tweets to generate a convincing online environment for wargames large and small.
Digital Government
GAO to IRS: Actually, You Didn't Have to Give Equifax a Contract
Despite what IRS officials told Congress, the IRS did not have to continue using Equifax services in a bridge contract, a GAO official said.
Cybersecurity
The White House's Cyber Tool Wish List
Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider pushed for tools that are easy to use but can share threat info in real time.
Digital Government
Why the American Technology Council Stands As Others Disband
The American Technology Council is comprised of government officials, not private-sector personnel
Artificial Intelligence
It Will Take Human-Machine Teams to Fight Cyber Threats, McAfee CTO Says
Artificial intelligence won’t replace humans, but it will change the way they work.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas
The tech giant wants to bring more internet to more people.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Biggest Cyber Problem Will Be Contractors’ Big Opportunity, Report Says
If the government can't hire cyber talent, it will continue to seek outside support, a market analysis said.
Digital Government
Video: Analyzing GAO's Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2
The contract will be in use for the next 10 years and $65 billion are at stake.
Digital Government