Emerging Tech

Robots Want to Help You Buy a House

Algorithms still have work to do when it comes to earning trust, though.

Emerging Tech

Apple May Release Another Tiny Phone This Year

This could be good news for anyone who’s not a fan of how massive smartphones have become.

Digital Government

Nine American Cities Are Revolutionizing How Data Can Improve Lives

Each of the cities will receive ongoing training and support from the What Works Cities initiative.

Emerging Tech

NASA Testing Foldable Wings for Supersonic Aircraft

NASA has developed a new kind of supersonic craft with interesting possibilities.

Digital Government

AT&T Captures Classified NSA Tech Contract

After a bid protest, AT&T can now move forward on work it will carry out under NSA’s classified Groundbreaker contract, worth billions.

Emerging Tech

Auto Industry Tells Congress to Pump Brakes On Self-Driving Car Regulation

Automakers want lawmakers to wait to regulate self driving vehicles until the technology matures more.

Emerging Tech

No One Met the $20 Million Deadline for a Civilian Moon Mission

The prize for a Google-sponsored competition to send spacecraft to the lunar surface will now go unclaimed.

Emerging Tech

1 Million Drones, Operators Register to Fly in US

After a brief hiatus this year, the FAA reports more than 1 million drone operators have registered with the U.S. government.

Emerging Tech

The Cost To Put a Microsatellite Constellation Into Space Just Fell Through the Floor

Super-cheap rocket startup hits orbit in new test, demonstrates space maneuvering to deposit satellites.

Emerging Tech

How to Recycle Your Old Tech

Almost everything can be recycled. Even that mysterious cord that goes to nothing.

Artificial Intelligence

The Robots of 2018 Are iPads on Wheels

Information robots took over the robot section of CES 2018.

Emerging Tech

Here’s How to Stop Squelching New Ideas, Eric Schmidt’s Advisory Board Tells DoD

An exclusive preview of the Defense Innovation Board’s new recommendations for James Mattis.

Emerging Tech

Microsoft Develops Virtual Reality For Disaster Response

What's the best way to evacuate a building during an earthquake? VR can show you.