Emerging Tech

Redesigning Government Work for the Internet of Things

The proliferation of Internet-connected devices represents a new way of working.

Emerging Tech

Q&A: The Future of Wearables in Government

The future for wearables in government looks bright, but only with the necessary security measures.

Emerging Tech

USPS Official: First Priority with Internet of Things is Cost Cutting

Because Postal Service doesn't receive taxpayer money for its operating expenses, it must make a solid business case for each new program.

Modernization

Future Technologies Must Be Designed to Free Us From our Screen Addiction

Every digital experience is self-aware, tweaking and customizing itself to be better, more enticing—to suck users further in and increase its all-important “active users” metric.

Modernization

Computer Scientists Invented a Way to Turn Your Skin Into a Mobile Touch Pad

A new product called iSkin uses silicon rubber and pressure-sensitive sensors to create an elastic film.

Emerging Tech

Postal Service's Futuristic Vision for the Internet of Things

The "Internet of Postal Things" paints a picture of post office systems that auto-fill paperwork for customers as they walk in, delivery vehicles that monitor themselves for maintenance, and sensors that notify package recipients upon delivery.

Emerging Tech

House Talks 'Internet of Things,' Data Privacy

Representatives discussed how data could be both useful to consumers -- and also a potentially risky asset.

Cybersecurity

Carmaker Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Over Hacking Fears

Fiat Chrysler is pulling late-model Dodge Rams, Dodge Chargers and Jeep Cherokees.

Emerging Tech

The 3-D Printer That Can Print Circuits Right Into Other Objects

Until now, the best uses for 3D printing have been in designing and prototyping.

Emerging Tech

DOE Lab Asks Industry: How Can We Secure the Internet of Things?

A better authentication system could protect home appliances and drones, according to a new solicitation for industry partners.

Emerging Tech

Senators Urge GAO to Study Internet of Things

Legislators asked the congressional watchdog to assess how the government could benefit from greater connectivity, and the associated challenges.

Emerging Tech

How Can the Internet of Things Fight Fires?

Firefighters might have embedded sensors in their protective suits, alerting them about external temperatures and chemicals.

Emerging Tech

The Internet of Things You Don’t Really Need

Smart devices turn every industry into the computer industry, and dupe consumers into thinking their lives are better for it in the process.

Emerging Tech

How Agencies Use Data To Understand How Humans Interact With the Environment

Officials in some agencies are thinking about harvesting data from the Internet of Things to help citizens.

Ideas

Here's What You Can Do to Secure Your Network as the Internet of Everything Nears

A “network as a sensor” approach can help IT security teams leverage mobile, cloud and IoE endpoints to increase transparency.

Cybersecurity

New Guidance Aims to Plug Peepholes in City Surveillance Systems

The preliminary guidelines address the personal data of individuals captured by traffic sensors, speed cameras and other Internet-connected government systems.