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Emerging Tech
New Bluetooth Upgrade Could Provide a Big Audio Assist for Government
The one-to-one limitation on Bluetooth devices may no longer be the case.
Emerging Tech
Peachtree Corners Continues to Lead the Way in American Smart Cities
Nextgov checked back in with the city that houses the innovative Curiosity Lab.
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Mars is Getting an Unreal New Simulation for NASA Training
A new gaming engine also has the potential to revolutionize how astronauts prepare for Mars missions.
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Phishing Threats Attempt to Hook New Government Victims
While the government is focused on the dangers of ransomware, phishing campaigns can circumvent the usual protections placed on its networks.
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Interesting Federal Social Media Accounts You May Not Know About
Federal agencies have come a long way from the bureaucratic rules that often hampered effective social media use.
Emerging Tech
Artemis Will Soon Take Flight
The project’s launch marks the first step in what could be a new era of true space travel.
Emerging Tech
Hidden Security Considerations When Moving to 5G
The newest generation of wireless technology comes with several transformative advantages, as well as some pitfalls.
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The Ukrainian War Could Usher in Quantum Arms Race
Just as nuclear weapons remain a threat in the physical space, quantum-powered capabilities could become a threat in cyberspace.
Emerging Tech
The Next Big Quantum Leap May Require Better Software
The raw power of increasingly advanced quantum computers could necessitate advances in software to make sense of the noise.
Emerging Tech
Could Smart Cars Finally be Driving Towards Reality?
Autonomous vehicles offer the potential for making streets safer, but currently face regulatory and safety challenges of their own.
Emerging Tech
Creepy, Cool and Coherent: Potential Government Tech Shines at CES 2022
From humanoid robots to zero-emissions drones, CES was filled with lots of tech that may be relevant to government soon.
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The Government and Technology Innovation That Shined in 2021
Some agencies laid some groundwork for new developments that might make life better in the future.
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Cream Cheese is the Just the Smooth Tip of a Sharp Problem
With ransomware hackers varying their targets to include operational technology used by U.S. factories and manufacturers, is an OT executive order needed to help combat them?
Cybersecurity
Feds Warned to Look Out For Ransomware Grinches over the Holidays
Federal cybersecurity officials would prefer you keep your holidays a little more secure.
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What’s New for Feds in Windows 11?
Hybrid work environments seem to have influenced the design and features of Windows 11.
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Operational Technology in the Crosshairs
Yes, utilities use both IT and OT, but so do data centers.
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Augmented and Virtual Reality Step Up for Military Maintenance
"We have seen in similar scenarios at a large aerospace and defense company where technicians with hardly one year of experience have been able to outperform technicians with four or five years of experience," GridRaster Co-Founder and COO Dijam Panigrahi said.
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