The road to indoor navigation apps
By using the data generated from smartphone sensors, radio frequency signal strengths and GPS fixes, NIST hopes developers can build indoor navigation apps that can be validated against fixed locations.
Behavior-based mobile authentication ‘on the horizon’
Technology that monitors how users interact with their devices has been demonstrated by various performers, a DHS cyber expert says.
How data management can cut cities’ hazardous waste costs
A startup’s sorting technology can help cities reduce the costs associated with disposing of household hazardous waste.
How Pegasus for Android was unmasked
Even with security researchers looking for an Android variant of the iOS spyware, the sophisticated program designed to surveil specific targets managed to hide itself.
How to talk about IT modernization
IDC’s four-stage taxonomy aims to help stakeholders understand the full scope of digital transformation efforts.
Looking for AI without the bias
The shortcomings of today’s artificial intelligence technologies are often the result of our own biases, a Rand report says.
6 workarounds for accessing encrypted devices
A pair cybersecurity experts have published an essay that discusses the practical, technological and legal implications of encryption workarounds.
Fully digitized credentialing for health professionals
The Indian Health Service wants a standardized, scalable solution to increase efficiency.
Drones on duty
Police, wildlife trackers and bridge inspectors are using high-flying cameras and sensors to save time and money.
Drones ready for takeoff
Once technology and regulations are in place for beyond-visual-line-of-sight and multiple-drone piloting operations, unmanned aerial systems will really take off, experts say.
Could better financial data have stopped Bernie Madoff?
If agencies overseeing the financial industry could define consistent data standards across their compliance requirements, they could make the regulation easier and less expensive for both government and industry, a new report suggests.
Oregon transit agency tries fare collection as a service
The cloud-based TouchPass system offers small to mid-size transit agencies an easy way to upgrade to electronic fare collection.
DOT maps transportation-related noise
The National Transportation Noise Map shows noise levels from road and aviation traffic.
Don't forget: Tech is only a tool
Former Pixar exec Rob Cook said the value of IT lies in its ability to help people address problems.
GSA launches virtual assistant pilot
Government services could be just a voice command away if agencies could easily launch their own virtual assistants.
For space docking, the computer takes the wheel
NASA’s Raven module uses sensors, machine-vision algorithms and a radiation-tolerant processing platform to automate navigation and docking.
NASA preps for space-based communications via lasers
The space agency is developing laser communication technology that will make data transmission between space and earth much faster.
House seeks clarity on FBI facial recognition database
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questioned the FBI over its use of facial recognition technology.
Integrated visualization, navigation raise the bar for bridge-inspection drones
Equipped with stereo cameras, computer vision, onboard computers and sensors, AutoModality’s drones can sense, explore and analyze infrastructure in GPS-denied environments.
Philadelphia starts mapping its smart city future
The city plans to open up stovepiped projects so agencies can share data across an upgraded fiber network.
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