Digital Government

12 Inventions That Could One Day Change the World

The European Patent Office announced its annual shortlist for its European Inventor Awards, which honors a range of scientists across industries.

Digital Government

As Pentagon Dawdles, Silicon Valley Sells Its Newest Tech Abroad

A trio of tech CEOs say red tape and onerous requirements undermine Ash Carter’s outreach efforts.

Digital Government

Is the Pentagon’s Innovation Unit Too Cozy with Silicon Valley?

Lawmakers are concerned by the "pinpoint focus on one geographic region" in the Defense Department's innovation efforts.

Emerging Tech

Flying Cars? The Evolution of the Automobile in 5 Steps

How driverless vehicles could change meetings, manufacturing, safety, and more

Emerging Tech

How Should the US Fund Research and Development?

The United States leads the world in dollars invested in furthering innovation. It won’t for long.

Emerging Tech

These New Solar Panels Can Create Electricity from Raindrops

This could prove to be a significant step toward creating solar cells that work even when the sun isn’t shining.

Digital Government

Social Security Wants to Know What its Customers Want -- Before They Do

To some, the thought of a government agency anticipating the needs of its customers is Orwellian at best.

Modernization

Apple Turns 40

Forty years ago today, two college dropouts decided to start selling cobbled-together computers out of a garage in California because they couldn’t afford the ones on the market.

Emerging Tech

Q&A: Can Pitch Competitions Really Help the Government Discover New Tech?

Local tech hub Eastern Foundry, focused on getting new businesses to work with the government, hosts an annual demo day focused on a particular federal need.

Digital Government

How the US Government Makes Silicon Valley Innovation Possible

Andy Grove’s life reveals the role of public investment in creating and nurturing Silicon Valley—and the dangers of disinvestment.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Wants Tech Companies to Pitch Cyber Products

The Defense Department is inviting “innovative” companies to present their products to government this summer.

Emerging Tech

Presidential Report Puts Cities at the Center of US Innovation Policy

The new report from Obama’s science and tech advisors outlines the case for an urban-focused technology policy.

Digital Government

Recoding Government: Finding the Tech Change Agents Who Drive Federal Innovation

These innovators know that to stay relevant, they need to continue developing their skills and be mindful of the changing times and fast-evolving technology.

Digital Government

How Your Office Chair Improves Creativity

Can holding a brainstorm sitting on office swings around a conference table spur better ideas?

Digital Government

Lawmaker: America ‘Can Do Better,’ Contribute More to Global Tech

A recent report ranked the U.S. 10th out of 56 nations because of factors including relatively lower R&D funding.

Digital Government

David Bowie Wasn’t Just an Incredible Artist, but a Tech Visionary Too

Ziggy Stardust owned an Internet startup worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the dotcom-boom days.

Digital Government

New Playbook Examines Dos and Don’ts for Federal Innovation

Agencies should navigate the innovation process like an hourglass: start big with plenty of people pitching various ideas.