Policy
Trump Just Blocked What Would Have Been the Largest Tech Acquisition Ever—Because China
The deal would have been the largest in tech history had it gone through.
Emerging Tech
FAA Expands Instant-Approval Flight Plan Program for Drones
Once deployed, the system would authorize drone flights in minutes instead of months.
Digital Government
Your Next Work Computer Could Be Your Phone
This could change the nature of work computing.
Emerging Tech
USAID Launches Program To Bring More Women Online
The WomenConnect Challenge is offering $1 million to projects that address why women in low- and middle-income countries are offline.
Modernization
5G Preemption Is Coming
The streamlined broadband deployment the FCC is contemplating will lessen local control without making rural build-outs more likely.
Cybersecurity
Google Will Soon Let You Easily Download All of Your Chrome Passwords
Get your password game right.
Modernization
U.S. Fears China Winning on 5G if Broadcom Gets to Take Over Qualcomm
Broadcom’s hostile takeover attempt would mark the largest-ever tech acquisition in history.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill Strengthening Powers of FCC CIO
The bill would reauthorize the Federal Communications Commision, encourage broadband development and make some changes to the commission’s oversight.
Artificial Intelligence
Why Retail’s Artificial intelligence Bet Is All Wrong
Many retailers have forgotten what really helps customers
Emerging Tech
Could This Alliance Finally Improve In-Flight Internet?
The friendly skies could get friendlier—at least for your devices.
Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Carriers Testing a Replacement for Two-Factor Authentication
There are a lot more factors involved in this security solution.
Artificial Intelligence
Cultural Context is the Hardest Part of Speaking a Foreign Language. Amazon’s Alexa Could Change That
A potential Alexa upgrade could mean that Amazon is taking her mobile.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Assistant To Learn Dozens of Languages
Google will roll out seven more languages over the next few months.
Ideas
The Ways Mobility Will Shake Up How Government Does Business
Agencies will tap mobile devices to boost workforce productivity, delight citizens and drive greater overall mission success.
Emerging Tech
Twitter Is Introducing New Rules ... Again
The social network is waging a war against spam.
Emerging Tech
5G Could Be Coming To A City Near You
2018 could be the year of lightning-fast internet—depending on where you live.
Emerging Tech
Australian Scientists Design 3D-Printed Smartphone Microscope
This clip-on device is designed for field work.
Emerging Tech
Google Is Bringing Smart Replies To Messaging Apps
Google is going to know what you will say before you do.
Cybersecurity