Emerging Tech

DHS Wants Industry Input on How First Responders Should Wear Their Tech

Wearables are great—but they can't get in the way when firefighters and paramedics do their jobs.

Cybersecurity

The Military's Losing War Against Data Leakage

The Defense Department can’t stop the rising river of of digital metadata — or prevent enemies from dipping into it.

Emerging Tech

The Government Wants A Handheld Synthetic Drug Detector

NIST and DARPA are looking for pre-market products that can identify synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Digital Government

FDA Wants To Fast Track Health Products From Apple, Fitbit

A precertification system would mean those companies don’t need to do premarket reviews for products.

Digital Government

What the Intelligence Community Wants to Get Out of Tracking Its Workforce

The IC's research wing is experimenting with wearables and other sensors to optimize employees and their work environment.

Emerging Tech

These Smart Gloves Can Translate Sign Language

This wearable tech could improve communication for the hearing impaired.

Digital Government

Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks

The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.

Digital Government

White House Group Offers Sneak Peek of Health I.T. Goals

The National Science and Technology Council seeks feedback on a health IT framework.

Digital Government

How Apple Watches Could Detect a Stroke

The watch currently has a basic heart rate sensor to monitor a wearer's pulse during exercise, but what if it could do more?

Digital Government

Border Patrol Sniffs Out High-Tech Collars for Canine Agents

Homeland Security's K-9 teams might use wearable devices to ensure the dogs aren't injured on the job.