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Tightening budgets force DARPA to alter course for R&D
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has been at the forefront of some of the most innovative technologies ever created — including the Internet. But as budgets tighten, the agency's director says she's trying to figure out how to deal with an increasingly complex threat environment as less money flows into the research and development pipeline.
Tags: DoD , DARPA , research and development , Arati Prabhakar , Jared Serbu , technology , cybersecurity , sequestration
LightSquared tries to revive broadband network
A Virginia company is trying to revive its plan for a national high-speed wireless network, arguing that it can address federal regulators' concerns over interference with GPS devices.
Tags: LightSquared , National Broadband Plan , broadband network , FCC , technology
FCC plans to nix wireless network that may jam GPS
Tags: FCC , LightSquared , NTIA , Commerce Department , technology
Former OMB official weighs in on LightSquared broadband controversy
Both the Defense and Transportation Departments have asked the FCC to rescind its decision allowing a Virginia company to set up a national broadband network.
Tags: LightSquared , FCC , DoD , Transportation , broadband network , John Koskinen , OMB , Federal Drive , Michael OConnell , technology
China satellite navigation system starts service
Beidou navigation system is offering services including positioning, navigation routes and time.
Tags: technology , China , satellite , Beidou
New technology enables virtual conferencing for military
BAE Systems and Daden are working together to speed the development of a 3-D immersive visual analytics application.
Tags: BAE Systems , Daden , technology , DoD , DoD Report
New app sends out silent distress signal
A new phone application called Silent Bodyguard sends a silent distress signal that will contact four different people and give them information on your whereabouts.
Tags: Clint Van Zandt , cell phone , smart phone , technology , Kathy Stewart
'Augmented reality' uses your phone to tell about destinations
Travel companies are moving further into the realm of "augmented reality," a feature which allows users to experience a destination before visiting, or learning more about a landmark by pointing your phone's camera toward it.
Tags: augmented reality , smartphones , technology , Kristi King
FAA Meets NextGen Milestone
Ground satellite system gets go-ahead to expand nationwide
Tags: Next Generational Air Transportation System , Commerce , DoD , DHS , DOT , FAA , President Bush , Bobby Sturgell , technology
FAA Meets NextGen Milestone
Ground satellite system gets go-ahead to expand nationwide
Tags: technology , DHS , DOT , DoD , Next Generational Air Transportation System , Commerce , FAA , President Bush , Bobby Sturgell
