Emerging Tech
Defense to Outfit and Steer Military Dogs with Augmented Reality Goggles
Sights are set on tapping new technology to help better protect soldiers and the canines they guide.
Emerging Tech
Pokémon Go Wants to Make 3D Scans of the Whole World for 'Planet-Scale Augmented Reality Experiences.' Is that Good?
A new feature within the game will encourage players to create and upload 3D scans of real-world locations.
Emerging Tech
NIST Launches Innovation Contests in IoT, Augmented Reality to Boost Emergency Response
Potential contestants must register and submit their concepts by May 6.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Seeks Pitches for 5G-Enabled Virtual Reality Projects
The Defense Department released the third of four requests for 5G prototypes to test at military bases.
Emerging Tech
VA Reveals Industry Partners for First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Through early adoption, the Veterans Affairs Department aims to help the entire health care industry visualize, access and co-develop 5G’s full potential.
Emerging Tech
Veterans Affairs Launches Its First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Secretary Robert Wilkie said it was the first in the nation and one of the first in the world.
Ideas
Will 2020 Be the Year of Data?
Agencies across the federal government are beginning to recognize the importance of data and data-driven decision-making.
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The 5 Most Important Federal Government Tech Predictions to Watch in 2020
Chats with government leaders point to a few areas of common interest.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon to Begin Testing 5G at Four Domestic Installations
The department will release a draft solicitation for the program in November.
Emerging Tech
Digital Natives Have Military Officials Rethinking Health Care Training
Defense and military officials must revamp instruction to meet today’s needs and the expectations of a next-generation workforce.
Emerging Tech
Army Goggles Will Feature Facial Recognition Tech ‘Very Soon’
A modified gamer headset will allow soldiers to see through a drone’s eyes, aim around corners, and identify the faces of enemies in their sights.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Looks into Virtual Reality to Prepare Troops for Nuclear War
The tech would let troops run through more exercises more frequently and at less cost than traditional training in the real world.
Ideas
Gaming’s Biggest Week Gives Clues to Serious Technology’s Future
Advancements in virtual and augmented reality may get government gaming a boost.
Emerging Tech
Virtual Reality Could Make Disaster Response Training More Effective
In early tests of its augmented reality training software, a Texas-based startup made first responders perform faster and more accurately.
Artificial Intelligence
8 Things Governments Can Do to Use Disruptive Technology Better
Making sure officials know what things like artificial intelligence do is a good starting point, according to a new report.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Stands By Its $480 Million Pentagon Contract
The company reaffirmed its commitment to provide the Army with augmented reality headsets despite resistance from employees.
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How Government Agencies Are Solving Hiring Challenges with Technology
Modern workers have little patience for the traditional 8-to-5 work schedules that persist in many government agencies.
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