Tech

NASA Is Offering $30K to the Person Who Solves Its Space Poop Problem

Space travel presents scientists with seemingly infinite challenges.

Tech

Twitter Says It Will Ban Trump If He Breaks Hate Speech Rules

The social network is facing what may be the world's most powerful troll: the U.S. president.

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Have a 'No Cloud' Policy? Here's Why That's Old Fashioned

Organizations that shy away from cloud service may be left behind, according to research report.

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Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team

Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.

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DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration

A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.

Tech

Will the Department of Defense Invest in People or Technology?

The Trump administration will determine the future of the Third Offset, a plan for ensuring the long-term competitive advantage of the U.S. armed forces.

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Fight Over FBI Hacking Powers Comes Down to the Wire

Justice Department pushes back against critics day before rules expansion takes effect.

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DHS Wants New Facial Recognition Cameras in Airports

Customs and Border Protection is ramping up plans for biometrics data collection.

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18F Co-Founder on Why Tech Transcends Party Politics

18F Co-founder and former Executive Director Aaron Snow discusses the tech team's future.

Tech

How Much Should Air Traffic Controllers Trust New Flight Management Systems?

The FAA's NextGen system should bring safety and efficiency to American air travel, but its users need to understand it clearly.

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Tech Transformation Service Invites Citizens to Test Its Security

18F's parent organization won't pursue legal action against researchers who find vulnerabilities.

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Think Tank To Trump: Dump USDS

ITIF also recommended creating working capital funds within agencies for IT modernization.

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Election Security Expert Urges Paper Trail Audit

A recount in key states will ensure the election wasn’t influenced by cyber meddling and dissuade future election hacks, J. Alex Halderman says.

Tech

Thousands of Immigrant Green Cards Have ‘Gone Missing,’ Watchdog Finds

A Homeland Security agency’s long-troubled program to automate benefits processing has worsened, auditors say.

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Wyden, Coons Slam DOJ Reply on FBI Hacking Power Expansion

The reply should make Americans doubt DOJ’s commitment to privacy and security, Wyden says.

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Tech, Security Sectors Fear Renewed Crypto Fights Under Trump

The president-elect urged a boycott against Apple for refusing to help the FBI crack into an encrypted iPhone.

Tech

What a Trump Presidency Means for NASA and the Future of Space Exploration

A scientific mission doesn't make NASA immune to the politics of presidential transitions.