A giant technical leap in speech recognition
Researchers have digitized and transcribed thousands of hours of audio conversations between astronauts, mission-control specialists and back-room support staff during the Apollo moon missions.
First 5G standards approved
The newly approved guidelines will pave the way for the transition from 4G LTE to 5G NR.
Mapping NYC's historic landmarks
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission interactive map now includes detailed information on nearly 34,000 historic buildings in the city’s 141 historic districts.
Is the Tax Fight Over the SALT Deduction a Sign of Waning State and Local Influence on Capitol Hill?
“Do we have the clout we once had?" said the executive director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "That’s a very difficult question."
The Gem State Is Now the Nation’s Fastest Growing
Newly released U.S. Census Bureau figures show growth—and population loss—in the 50 states.
A Tech-Enabled Effort to Fight Census Undercounting in San José
There’s a Jan. 15 deadline for localities to update their residential address lists for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Memphis's Novel Strategy for Tearing Down Confederate Statues
In a surprise move Wednesday evening, the city sold two parks to a nonprofit corporation that promptly tore down monuments to Nathan Bedford Forrest and Jefferson Davis.
New CDC Data: 2016 Was the Deadliest Year Yet for the Opioid Crisis
More people died from overdoses in 2016 than died from AIDS in 1995, the peak of that crisis.
Graph databases help agencies spot relationships across silos
The solution lets users connect data points among siloed datasets and applies machine learning so that their algorithms improve over time.
Baking security into customized chips
In tackling security at the CPU level, the Inherently Secure Processor offers a way to decentralize risk and build in protection from the start.
NYC to expand online voter registration
New legislation calls for a portal and mobile app that allows residents to submit their information and electronically sign a voter registration form.
Last call for FCW's Federal 100 Award nominations
If you know someone doing outstanding work in federal IT, be sure to nominate them by Jan. 3.
Virginia Beach Is Using an IoT-Enabled Sensor Network to Predict Flooding in Real Time
Local officials are hoping high-resolution, hydrodynamic models using fluid physics will improve preparedness and response in a low-lying region vulnerable to flooding.
Homeland Security Test Reveals Flaws in Emergency Responder Apps
A pilot test found cyber vulnerabilities or privacy issues in 32 out of 33 apps.
Register for the 2018 Code for America Summit
Mark your calendars and join us in Oakland, California.
The High Costs of Atlanta’s Massive Airport Power Outage
As the general manager of the world’s busiest air hub vows to fix redundancy and communication problems, Delta Airlines plans to seek tens of millions in compensation.
The Most Expensive Weather Year Ever
Economists are tallying the damage from the fires and the hurricanes, and finding their true costs immeasurable.
Chicago Expected to Pay Another Big Legal Settlement in a Police-Related Lawsuit
In the past two months, the nation’s third-largest city has seen nearly $100 million in judgements from lawsuits involving local law enforcement.
Distracted Dogging: Legal in Most States, Controversial in All
Driving with an animal in your lap may be fun, but it’s extremely dangerous for the driver, passengers, other motorists and the pet, traffic safety experts say.
The Criminalization of Gentrifying Neighborhoods
Areas that are changing economically often draw more police—creating conditions for more surveillance and more potential misconduct.
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