Modernization

The Chinese Military Is Afraid Wearables Will Reveal its Secrets

China’s military released an ominous warning May 10, telling troops and the wider public that network-connected wearable devices pose a national security risk when used by military personnel.

Emerging Tech

Lawmaker Wants to Connect More Federal Buildings to the Internet of Things

Under the bill, the energy secretary would learn from smart buildings in the private sector, and apply those practices to federal buildings.

Modernization

Video: Wearable Tech That Keeps You Safe

New devices connect with your smartphone to help if you get into trouble.

Artificial Intelligence

These Are the Tech Trends Government Might Not Be Ready For

Governments face unique challenges in fully implementing emerging technology: outdated hiring practices and concerns about the privacy of citizen data, among others.

Emerging Tech

DARPA Trying To Build Software to Last A Century

The 4-year research project could draw upon concepts from the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence.

Digital Government

Building the Internet of Things Is Risky—and a Great Opportunity

The Internet of Things' disruptive potential has been very slow to realize, in large part because the commercial landscape is not ready for it.

Modernization

The Chart That Shows How Everything Is Becoming a Computer

The Internet of everything has expanded beyond phones to smart cards, wearable devices and embedded sensors.

Emerging Tech

Industry Sells Congress on Internet of Things

During a House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce meeting, lawmakers considered how the Internet of Things could move beyond consumer products.

Emerging Tech

Senate Passes Resolution for National Strategy on Internet of Things

The resolution commits the nation to incentivizing the development of the Internet of Things.

Ideas

Collaborate or Perish: What the Internet of Everything Teaches Us About Public-Private Partnerships

The pace of global technology change is accelerating, and the future of the U.S. and of the world will require collaborations across sectors.

Modernization

What to Expect from Today's Apple Watch Event

It’s possible Apple could announce that a big number of apps—perhaps more than 1,000—will be available for launch.

Emerging Tech

Senators: We Need a National Strategy for the Internet of Things

The bipartisan group urged the United States to articulate a national strategy for developing and deploying the Internet of Things.

Digital Government

The Internet of Things Is So Easy, We Built Our Own

For less than $100, we built a Barack Obama Detector for your desk.

Digital Government

Car Keys and Nuclear Keys: Big Data and the Internet of Things

It will be up to the federal government to stitch together massive amounts of data into a comprehensible “nation of things.”

Digital Government

5 Forces That Could Transform Government IT

Analytics, cloud computing, the return of core systems and other forces are poised to change businesses and government over the next 18 to 24 months, according to a new report from Deloitte.

Emerging Tech

Senators Consider Congressional Role in Internet of Things

How can lawmakers regulate the Internet of Things without stifling innovation?

Digital Government

Your Appliances May Be Spying on You

FTC issues privacy and security guidelines to the companies creating the Internet of Things.

Emerging Tech

5 Tech Predictions You Should Actually Pay Attention To

January may be coming to a close, but the flood of predictions, forecasts, and prognostications for the year ahead hasn’t abated. Here are the important ones.