Digital Government

Here’s an Idea for a Digital Currency That Actually Solves a Problem, Unlike Bitcoin

Nobel economist Robert Shiller has an idea to use big data to make money a more perfect expression of value.

Emerging Tech

Meet the $4.25 Billion Asset Manager That Took a Bath on Bitcoin

The company reported a $3.7 million unrealized loss on their holdings in the virtual currency.

Digital Government

Drones Are Finally Driving the U-2 Spy Plane out of Business

The U.S. military is becoming more digital, specialized, and automated—just like the rest of the world.

Emerging Tech

Here’s the Enormous Hangar Google Bought to Fill With Robots

Google’s proposal for the structure includes plans for research and development on robotics, rovers and space and aeronautic projects.

Digital Government

Your Internet Connection Is Slower Than Advertised

According to new data from Netflix, the bandwidth consumers actually receive is much less than what they are promised.

Emerging Tech

Google’s Nest Acquisition Will Speed Along the Smart Grid

The search giant’s financial power and ambition could help accelerate development of a more efficient grid.

Emerging Tech

The U.S. and China May Work Together in Space Now That This Guy Is Retiring

Outgoing Rep. Frank Wolf objected to Chinese political repression -- and he had a powerful voice in NASA funding.

Emerging Tech

NASA Taps Silicon Valley Space Miners to Crowdsource Asteroid Threats

Company has already experimented with the Internet’s ability to bring people together

Digital Government

Why is NASA.gov shut down while CIA.gov is still open?

Some government websites have gone dark while others remain up.

Digital Government

The Medical Device Industry Is Trying to Turn the Government Shutdown to Its Advantage

After all, corporate tax giveaways helped lead to a fiscal cliff compromise.

Digital Government

The Secret Financial Market Only Robots Can See

Researchers find a new trading ecosystem that humans don't even notice.

Emerging Tech

Analysis: The Internet of Things Will Save the U.S. From the Great Stagnation

It takes the Internet out of the world of abstraction and into industries—manufacturing, energy, transportation.

Emerging Tech

Why US Power Companies Don’t Want You Putting a Solar Panel on Your Roof

Electrical utilities believe solar panel distributors could put them out of business.

Modernization

Is the US Government an IP Hypocrite or Just in Love With Apple?

Obama's recent Apple decision is the first time a President has overruled the ITC since 1987.

Emerging Tech

Who Is to Blame for Detroit’s Bankruptcy—China? Or Robots?

While Detroit's financial troubles have many causes, some may affect the city more than others.

Emerging Tech

3-D Printed Rocket Engines Could Make Space Travel Cheaper

The NASA space agency and Aerojet Rocketdyne say they have successfully tested a rocket engine injector that was made using powerful lasers.