Modernization
Census debuts new economic indicator app
Gives the raw numbers for each piece of data as well as a graph charting a two-year trend line covering indicators.
Modernization
Dems have new mobile app for convention
The move comes a week after Obama for America released its app.
Emerging Tech
NASA announces $1.1 billion in human space flight contracts
SpaceX won a NASA contract worth $440 million to develop the next generation of space transportation vehicles.
Modernization
Romney to announce veep pick via app
Decision will go out to iPhone and Android programs nanoseconds before it is broadcast to the wider public.
Digital Government
New FCC member proposes innovation office
The new unit would be carved out of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis.
Digital Government
Will the FCC punt on indecency?
The FCC has a backlog of 1.5 million indecency complaints on file covering about 9,700 broadcasts.
Digital Government
Rural broadband to get big lift in farm bill
A new amendment would mandate that broadband providers deliver minimum download speeds of 4 megabits per second.
Cybersecurity
Patent chief: Laws are needed to support IP treaty commitments
The Patent Law Treaty requires Congress to act before they can take effect.
Modernization
USAID, Citi partner on mobile money
Agency, bank seek to offer mobile financial services to “unbanked” mobile phone users.
Digital Government
Federal officials look to spur growth in health care tech
Sebelius and Genachowski pitched for more spending for new technology.
Modernization
BlackBerry tells feds: Get on the bus
Research In Motion is looking to shore up loyalty among federal workers.
Emerging Tech
Internet traffic report: Get ready for the zettabyte
Growth is being driven by a rise in the number of users, faster connections, and what users are doing online.
Cybersecurity
Schmidt resigns from White House cyber post
Howard Schmidt, who coordinated the Obama Administration's push for cybersecurity policy and legislation, is stepping down after two-and-a-half years on the job.
Modernization
NTIA seeks comments on national public safety network
The plan is to solicit comments about the national, interoperable wireless broadband network for law enforcement and first responders.
Digital Government
Analyst: A Romney win could be bad news for Google
Paul Gallant suggests that a win by Mitt Romney could could mean less a favorable outcome for Google in the FTC probe.
Digital Government