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Digital Government
Steve Jobs tributes reflect the spirit of innovation
The tributes that poured in from around the world reveal the impact he had on information technology and modern culture.
Digital Government
Social media can spread disaster misinformation like a wild fire
Social media tools can get the news on a disaster out fast, but the possibiity of inaccurate information calls their usefulness into question.
Emerging Tech
Wozniak: In designing technology, remember who is master
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak lays out principles for technology design.
Digital Government
GSA starts up the move toward electric cars
Administration puts 116 on the street; about a million more are expected by 2015.
Emerging Tech
Search for intelligent life falls victim to funding cuts
The SETI radio telescope array that was scanning the skies for signals from alien civilizations has stopped listening.
Cybersecurity
Gawker hack: Another glimpse into password practices
The recent hack of Gawker's sites has provided a new list of passwords for analysis.
Digital Government
On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings
We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Digital Government
Federal pay raise challenged, but union head defends it
Colleen Kelley, president of a federal employee union, argues that federal salaries are not excessive.
Emerging Tech
How to become a mayor with shoe leather and a smart phone
Social media service Foursquare lets participants become "mayors" of places they visit frequently. But what is the point?
Management
Vampire killers under federal contract?
The U.S. Vampire Service stalks and exterminates fewer than 10 vampires a year, according to its site.
Cybersecurity
Hackers may have advanced evasion techniques
A Finnish security firm has discovered "Advanced Evasion Techniques" that may allow hackers to escape most common security systems.
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Digital Government
Hunting moon rocks with a mobile phone
NASA and Gowalla have teamed up to create a scavenger hunt centered on NASA's facilities and Apollo moon rocks.
Emerging Tech
iCow app and methane belches
The State Department's Apps4Africa competition inspired tools for cattle farmers, government watchdogs and poor women facing pregnancy.
Emerging Tech
Solar power coming to the White House
President Barack Obama will begin showering with sun-heated water next year, as part of a solar energy project at the White House.
Infrastructure
VA to bulk up its thin client use
The VA is planning to field thin clients in several hospitals and clinics.
Infrastructure
Space travel does not always require warp-speed innovation
Space travel technology often moves in evolutionary steps, retaining what works even if it's obsolete.
Cybersecurity
Just how reliable are biometrics?
Biometric technologies seem like an ideal security solution, but a new report raises worrisome questions.
Digital Government
Do agencies still have year-end spending sprees?
We tried to find out what agencies are spending their year-end money on, but it might not work like that anymore.
Cybersecurity
Big Brother wants to surf the Net with you
The Obama administration wants Congress to require online services such as Facebook to ensure they can comply with wiretap orders.
Digital Government