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Google dives headfirst into robotics with Boston Dynamics buy

With robots like Atlas and BigDog, Boston Dynamics makes Google a big robotics player

By Sharon Gaudin

Dec 15, 2013 4 mins

Government Productivity Software Small and Medium Business

JetBlue won’t ‘police’ in-flight voice calls over Wi-Fi

The airline says its Fly-Fi service will be able to carry VoIP and complaints will be handled case by case

By Stephen Lawson

Dec 13, 2013 3 mins

Government Media and Entertainment Industry Small and Medium Business

FTC wants to be enforcer of data security

Agency wants Congress to grant it authority to go after companies that fail to provide adequate data security

By Jaikumar Vijayan

Dec 13, 2013 4 mins

Careers Government Network Security

Security concerns about HealthCare.gov are overblown, Democrats say

HHS officials report just 32 security incidents since the site has launched

By Grant Gross

Dec 13, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Government IT Technology Industry

Outdated IT contracting rules added to HealthCare.gov woes?

A reform of US government IT procurement could lead to fewer failed projects, critics say

By Grant Gross

Dec 13, 2013 7 mins

Data Center Government IT Technology Industry

Voice calls from planes: A social debate, not a technology dilemma

FCC to allow public comment on removing an in-flight calling ban, but U.S. airlines say passengers don't want voice calls

By Matt Hamblen

Dec 13, 2013 6 mins

Cellular Networks Government Mobile Device Management

All hands on deck as NASA works on space station glitch

Space station cooling system malfunctions, but the crew is not in danger

By Sharon Gaudin

Dec 13, 2013 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Government YouTube

Cell phones on planes may be heading for the US, but will anyone use them?

Foreign airlines might easily extend service on flights into the country if the FCC allows it

By Stephen Lawson

Dec 12, 2013 7 mins

Government Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

US mobile carriers agree to offer phone unlocking and notify subscribers

The top five operators agreed to voluntary commitments to be carried out within a year

By Stephen Lawson

Dec 12, 2013 3 mins

Government Manufacturing Industry Small and Medium Business

FCC moves toward in-flight mobile use, but DOT may ban voice calls

The FCC votes to seek comment on a proposal to allow airlines to allow some mobile device use

By Grant Gross

Dec 12, 2013 3 mins

Government Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business