Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: The Government of Things
Thursday's Tech + Tequila explores how the public sector is responding to the ecosystem of connected "things."
Modernization
Say Hello to Cloud-Connected Office Furniture
Forget the treadmill desk; this is the office of the future.
Cybersecurity
The Internet of Things Is Way More Vulnerable Than You Think—And Not Just to Hackers
We now use the internet to control devices it was never intended to control.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attack Al Jazeera and Find Ways into Subaru's Connected Car App
It's another week in Threatwatch.
Modernization
In 5 Years, Machines That Talk to One Another Will Be the Internet’s Biggest Population
The internet today is driven by smartphones, tablets and personal computers. It won't always be that way.
Digital Government
Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks
The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.
Modernization
This Tiny Device Could Keep Your Smart Home Safer
This device keeps an eye on your other smart devices.
Emerging Tech
GAO Lists Pros and Cons of Internet of Things for Congress
The agency examined the costs and benefits of the growing market, per a congressional request.
Artificial Intelligence
Father of the Internet: 'AI Stands for Artificial Idiot’
Vint Cerf has serious concerns about the military's use of the internet of things.
Emerging Tech
Self-Driving Cars Will Hinge on These 2 Things
Automakers will need to invest in some emerging technologies.
Emerging Tech
The Intel Community's Love-Hate Relationship with the Internet of Things
The CIA ponders how to gain an advantage with devices without leaving itself vulnerable.
Emerging Tech
The Internet of Things Needs a Code of Ethics
Technology is evolving faster than the legal and moral frameworks needed to manage it.
Ideas
A Hacker’s POV of Internet of Things Security
Many connected device makers have yet to prioritize security and that makes everyone more vulnerable.
Cybersecurity
Want to Rank Devices’ Cybersecurity? Here’s How to Do it.
An Energy Star system for cybersecurity is complicated, but not impossible, one think tank says.
Modernization
Is a Voice-Controlled Lock Really Secure?
Could you get locked out if you have laryngitis?
Ideas
4 Security Trends for the New Administration To Consider
The challenge is to balance what’s practical with what’s effective, all in the face of global threats evolving every day.
Cybersecurity
Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies’ Internet-Connected Devices
Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.
Modernization
Visa Wants to Let You Pay for Stuff With Your Sunglasses
The glasses would work like a preloaded payment card.
Ideas