Can talking about technology make you smarter?
One study in Sweden says history proves it can.
Fake Twitter accounts become a regular on campaign trail
The increasing use of fake or anonymous Twitter accounts as a political weapon is another sign of the importance of social media to political campaigns.
Will the Internet’s .coke just be like New Coke?
The new Internet name extensions (.coke, .facebook, etc.) will change everything — and nothing.
Kundra's departure could put federal IT projects at risk
Vivek Kundra has been a forceful leader for change in federal IT. What will happen to the efforts now underway when he leaves the federal CIO post in August?
Why not a stealth virus that only does good?
Can a computer virus actually protect unsuspecting systems? Lab director John Breeden II wants to find out.
Internet-in-a-suitcase would give voice to censored protesters
A U.S. project would give protesters the ability to set up a mobile network when their country’s officials try to restrict free speech by shutting down Internet connections.
Rep blasts Facebook over photo ID software
U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is joining the chorus of privacy advocates urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Facebook for potential privacy violations over its facial recognition software, the Washington Post reports.
How GIS can make you a better citizen
Geographic information system apps are appearing on smart phones and, in turn, are enabling people to connect with and enhance government services.
Rising tide of cyberattacks threatens all boats
To get some measure of security against the growing number of serious online threats, the user experience might have to change.
Highway safety chief: Car not a 'mobile device'
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's David Strickland tells a telematics conference he opposes on-board information and entertainment apps, whether they're hands-free or not.
Are there any good guys in the BitTorrent-'Hurt Locker' fight?
The people being sued for downloading the film are probably guilty of copyright infringement, but the whole legal action still looks like extortion.
It's World IPv6 Day: Notice anything different?
If things go right, users will see the future, and to most of them it will look like any other day.
A social media policy with 100 years of experience
IBM could teach government agencies a few things about managing Facebook and Twitter.
Tenn. outlaws sharing passwords for Netflix, other entertainment sites
A first-of-its-kind law will make it illegal for anyone in the state to share log-in information for entertainment sites such as Netflix and Rhapsody.
How could feds be fooled by Google phishing attack?
The e-mail apparently used in the attack seemed to come from Google and cited security concerns, but when it asked for passwords, users should have known better.
Cell phones might be killing you, after all
The World Health Organization reverses course, citing a possible connection with cancer.
Researcher finds 'cookiejacking' flaw in Internet Explorer
Breach could occur if a hacker hijacks session cookies from users' visits to a Web site.
How to use Twitter without getting fired
These tips on tweeting could keep employees from running afoul of agency social media policies, and perhaps irritating major news organizations.
State website breaks new ground with mobile apps
The new version of Arkansas.gov includes two features state officials say are the first for government: Text4help, which lets people ask questions and get answers about government services, and a geolocation widget for finding online services.
Fox News reports, Secret Service agent decides it's 'blathering'
A federal agent learns that tweets aren't kept secret.
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