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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.

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Why the Mobile Industry Wants to Kill the Password

As data rather than voice or text becomes the big reason people use their mobile phones, networks want to extract more value from their users.

Ideas

Wearables Bring New Sense of Fashion to Public Sector

There is a new generation of technology coming that will rock the boat in terms of how we live our lives and do our jobs within any industry – wearables.

Digital Government

This Is What the Republican Plan for Net Neutrality Looks Like

GOP lawmakers are desperately trying to find a compromise on Internet regulation—but Democrats are in no hurry.

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This Phone Company is Switching Sides in the Net Neutrality Debate

The move undercuts Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast in their battle against the FCC.

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Why Kenya is 10 Years Ahead of the US on Mobile Payments

How “good enough” gets in the way of innovation.

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The Mobile Wave Still Looks Like a Trickle in Government

With thousands of federal websites that haven’t yet been optimized for miniature screens, agencies are making a slow go of making government services mobile-friendly.

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What Back to the Future II Got Wrong About 2015

The two big things the classic trilogy missed: The rise of mobile and the Internet.

Digital Government

Most Americans Still Want Landlines at Work

Cell phones still aren't as important as their old-school counterparts, according to new Pew survey.

Digital Government

We Need to Talk About the Health Risks of Wearable Technology

The obvious problem is a lack of long-term research.

Ideas

3 Ways Mobile Will Attract Top Tech Talent in Government

If you are not working on integrating mobile technology into your government recruiting strategy, you could be losing out on a lot of top talent.

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Feds Accuse Sony of Overhyping PlayStation Features

If you bought a PlayStation Vita, you could soon be getting a refund thanks to a federal settlement.

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US Marshals Migrate from BlackBerrys to iPhones

The Marshals also are testing a small number of Windows 8 tablets and Android-based smartphones.

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FCC Wants to Upgrade Your Phone to 5G

The agency is looking into the next generation of wireless technology, which could make phones a thousand times faster.