Google phones may ring in the new year
Google is reportedly considering offering its own mobile phone based on the Android operating system as early as next year.
Army moves to the front in supporting mobile workers
Although military policies have hindered the adoption of many consumer technologies, you might be surprised that one of the nation’s most advanced networks for supporting mobile workers is emerging from the Army.
How to know the source of shared data
As data is shared, multiple copies of that data can emerge. A Tagged Data Authority Server could help solve the question of who has authority over the data by maintaining the master copy.
Army's Go Mobile puts big computing power into soldiers' pockets
The Army is readying a mobile kit based on smart phones that will give soldiers access to the online resources of the Army Knowledge Online portal from anywhere in the world.
The great 8 products of 2009
The GCN Lab spent the year testing and reviewing hundreds of technology products, from hardware and software to gadgets. Here is the cream of the crop for 2009.
New Java-based development tool provides GUI for 'green screens'
Application developers who work with the user interface on IBM's 3270 terminals have a new tool to consider that might make dealing with mainframe software a little easier.
Making a list, texting it twice -- now there's even an app for Santa
A mom's app for delivering Santa's messages to kids prompts a wish list of of other holiday-themed apps.
Are some App Store apps rotten to the core?
Apple needs to do a better job of policing its mobile phone applications, or competitor Droid could leverage that vulnerability into greater market share.
Independent panel to review FAA system outage
An independent panel of experts will review a four-hour outage that occurred in the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure in November that resulted in flight delays.
FDA readies new data systems for drug safety
The Food and Drug Administration will expand its tracking of drug safety once the drugs enter the marketplace, according to a new report.
Game changer: Open Government Directive puts new onus on agencies
White House lays out new data transparancy mandates—with deadlines.
Microsoft to end support for Windows 2000 XP SP2
Microsoft is warning that the extended support phase will end next year for some of its older Windows operating systems, including Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 2.
NORAD's Santa tracker catches readers' eye
NORAD's Santa tracker brought out the Scrooge in one, but warmed the hearts of others.
Windows 'black screen' problem still a mystery
U.K.-based security firm Prevx has apologized for suggesting that changes in Microsoft's November security patch might be causing black screens in Windows-based machines.
Droid does it better
The new Verizon Wireless Droid by Motorola is a phone that could really change the industry, and the way the federal government does its job.
Monitors: Pick your poison
The GCN Lab ponders the differences between LED monitors and standard varieties, and says the jury is still out on the long-term effects of their disposal.
Exchange Server 2007 users: Help is on the way
Microsoft plans to update Exchange Server 2007 by issuing a new service pack late next year, enabling the mail server to run on Windows Server 2008 R2.
NASA chooses Diaz to lead IT consolidation project
Deborah Diaz will lead NASA’s $4 billion IT consolidation project, an official confirmed today.
Second Life demonstrates mingling of real and virtual worlds
Virtual worlds made popular by Second Life are showing new signs of life thanks to new prototyping tools. Some of those tools were on display at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in Orlando this week.
Are these the Droids you're looking for?
The new open-source smart phone, the Verizon Wireless Droid from Motorola, offers feds almost limitless possibilities for apps to help them do their jobs.
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