Digital Government
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
Digital Government
After Criticism, 18F Charts Next Steps
The first priority is to right the cost-recovery issues highlighted first by GAO and the IG, according to GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth.
Digital Government
Tech Heavyweights Talk Pentagon Into Getting a Chief Innovation Officer
It's one of several recommendations the defense secretary is implementing.
Digital Government
Mission Possible: A Spy Agency Builds a Tech Scout Network
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is embedding in startup incubators.
Emerging Tech
Video: Obama on Fixing Government With Technology
The president wants citizens to be able to file taxes as easily as they can order pizzas online.
Digital Government
DOT's Innovation Officer: Moonshots Are Just a Series of Small Steps
The government needs to get comfortable with innovation in increments.
Digital Government
How One Federal Official Uses Comedy Techniques to Teach 'Innovation'
The Transportation Department's chief innovation officer sometimes starts meetings with improv exercises.
Emerging Tech
A New Innovation in 3D-Printed Materials Lets Objects Be Both Hard and Soft
Imagine mechanical objects like door handles or pliers made entirely of rubber.
Emerging Tech
'To Have Strong Innovation, You Need a Strong State': How Silicon Valley Gets the Future Wrong
Will we all have a Jetsons life if we just let Silicon Valley do its thing?
Ideas
12 Washington Leaders the Tech Community Needs
The tech community would be wise to focus on—and support accordingly—current and potential members of the House and Senate who have made a huge difference for the industry and U.S. innovation.
Emerging Tech
Here Are All the Technologies Star Trek Accurately Predicted
We're still hoping for a warp drive, though.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Star Trek'
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
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.
Digital Government
70 Years of the Navy Turning Science Fiction to Fact
For seven decades, the Office of Naval Research has funded high-tech projects in computers, robotics, space and more.
Ideas
How Automation Can Unleash Government IT Innovation
By embracing automation, agencies can free up budget for innovation.
Digital Government
What Would a Trump Presidency Mean to the Pentagon?
An open letter from Silicon Valley leaders suggests a GOP victory would scuttle Ash Carter’s outreach effort.
Digital Government
Facebook, Apple, Twitter Execs: ‘Trump Would Be a Disaster for Innovation’
A group of executives co-signed a letter to the presumptive Republican nominee.
Emerging Tech