Tiny 3D printed battery could power devices of the future
A research team prints a lithium ion battery the size of a grain of sand out of electrochemical inks, opening the door for microscopic medical implants, communications devices and other gear.
New drone OS allows control of multiple types of UAS
DreamHammer's Ballista is the first commercial software that can be integrated into the military's UCS architecture.
Augmented reality comes into focus for government
Advances in AR technology are opening up the field to a wide array of public-sector uses, a Deloitte report says.
Labor iPhone app can help employees keep the boss in check
Labor Department's smart phone application helps workers keep track of hours.
NASA employee mixes SVG format and, presto: Gov Webicons
Sean Herron uses the Scalable Vector Graphics format to solve a problem with website design and creates 41 open-source agency logos that scale to display at any size.
NASA could take 3D food printing to Mars, and beyond
The agency wants to test 3D food printing for long space flights, a plan that could have larger implications down the road.
Leap Motion shows how gesture control can beat touch screens
The company's new controller, due in July, can give desktop users touch-like control, without the touch, of Windows 8.
NASA's PhoneSats send travel pics to fans on Earth
In an example of "citizen science," NASA invited the amateur radio community to help piece together an image of Earth sent from PhoneSat cameras.
Nation's first smart grid goes online in Florida
Florida Power & Light's network ties together 4.6 million smart meters and 10,000 other devices.
World's first Braille smart phone will soon be a reality
A developer in India has produced a mobile device for the visually impaired that expands the range of mobile accessibility.
3 ways to destroy data without taking it to Mount Doom
There are some myths about data destruction, but making sure information can't be retrieved from a hard drive isn't that hard.
With a different online game, agencies can be the winners
Lockheed Martin looks to combine gamification with analytics to develop games that deliver valuable data to sponsoring agencies.
Can $100 UDOO computer trump the Raspberry Pi?
A group is developing a bare computer on a board, like the Pi, but with a quad core processor and a host of features.
NASA's smart-phone satellites launch new era in space communications
The small satellites built around Android phones, launched Sunday, mark a trend toward small, inexpensive satellites for a variety of uses.
Windows 8 and the PC vs. tablet debate
Microsoft's new OS is making headway with agencies, particularly in DOD, while catching on with consumers, too.
Scanner to provide 3D printing's missing link
The Photon scanner uses laser lines and an HD camera to create the CAD files needed for 3D printing.
Do video gamers make the best drone pilots?
As unmanned aircraft becomes more sophisticated, the military finds gaming skills more important than actual flight experience.
Is government ready for Google Glass?
The company releases an API guide for developers, creating an opportunity for hands-free public sector apps.
Next big thing: Motion control ready to take the Leap
As the next step toward a human/machine interface, Leap Motion's controller could lead to the biggest change for PC users since the mouse, and it could happen sooner than you think.
3D printing is yesterday's news -- time for 4D?
An MIT engineer is working on developing 3D-printed objects that would change over time -- and even build themselves.
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