Government
News and Articles About Government
NSA
The Defense Department Wants to Spin Off the NSA
An independent NSA could free up DOD resources for more cyberattacks, assuming they can find enough programmers.
Uber
Uber to Pull Out of Macau in September
The company will pull out of the gambling hub of Macau on Sept. 9, less than 10 months after it launched there.
Pokémon
Iran Is First Country to Ban Pokémon Go
Though the country has officially banned Pokémon Go, we wonder what will happen if eager gamers find some way to grab the installation file anyway.
Government
DOJ Accused of Deliberately Using Old Tech for FOIA Requests
The government has been sued for intentionally obstructing Freedom of Information requests.
Safety ![Nina Zipkin]()
This Big City Will Soon Add Traffic Lights to Sidewalks for People Who Don't Look Up From Their Phones
Seriously, don't be this person.
Telecommunications
Device Makers, Telecoms Face Competing Government Demands on Privacy
On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission announced a joint effort to assure that businesses are safeguarding their customers' data.
Apple
FBI Paid More Than $1 Million to Break Into San Bernardino iPhone
Director James Comey said the agency paid more to get into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters than he will make in the remaining seven years at his his job.
Hackers ![Catherine Clifford]()
Ready, Set, Hack: Pentagon Invites Hackers to Break Into its Computer Systems
The public bug bounty program is the government's first.
Legislation
After Business Backlash, Georgia Governor to Veto Bill Seen as Anti-Gay
Under the bill, faith-based groups could not be forced to hire or retain an employee whose beliefs run counter to the organization's.
Minimum Wage
California Unions, Lawmakers Agree to $15 Minimum Wage
If the deal passes the legislature, the wage hike would take effect in 2022.
Electric Cars
Dyson Rumored to Be Developing Electric Car Funded by British Government
This is one of many instances of the company branching out beyond vacuum cleaners.
Entrepreneur Network ![Entrepreneur Network]()
John McAfee: Electronic Currency Is Inevitable, and We Must Accept it
The cybersecurity guru says that government needs to find a way to work with companies like Bitcoin.
Skype ![Matt Weinberger]()
Microsoft Is Testing a Cool Idea That Could One Day Let You Go to the DMV Over Skype
It's a possible solution to the limitations of dealing with government agencies over the phone or email.
Make More Happen ![Elizabeth Gore]()
This Election Year, It's Time to Engage With Your Elected Officials
This year, every entrepreneur's resolution should be to get more involved with local and state lawmakers.
