Southwest Airlines Technical Glitch Causes National Service Disruptions For Travelers
Social media was full of passenger complaints that airline employees had to manually process each customer, causing long lines and missed flights.
Prison Phone Bribe Scandal In Mississippi Highlights FCC Reforms To High Fees Charged To Inmates
A consultant for one of the largest prison technology firms is facing prison time for paying bribes to a corrections commissioner amidst a major regulatory overhaul
Inside The Bold, Brazen And Bizarre Business Plan Of The Hyperloop
The Hyperloop may become the greatest transportation project of the 21st century. Two entrepreneurs are leading separate efforts — but one believes he has an edge.
How The Department Of Homeland Security Is Tapping Silicon Valley For Futuristic First-Responder Gear
The Department of Homeland Security wants better technology for firefighters and police, so the government has looked to Silicon Valley.
Cuba's Internet: Censorship And High Costs Mean Web Access Will Remain Elusive For Most Cubans
U.S. companies got permission to offer Internet access to Cubans, but a bureaucratic Cuban government that still values censorship will make that challenging.
Chain Gang 2.0: If You Can’t Afford This GPS Ankle Bracelet, You Get Thrown In Jail
Some states now require people to pay for their own electronic monitoring once they bail out of jail. And if you miss a payment, you better watch out.
Hyperloop Technologies Hires CEO From Cisco To Speed Up The Future Of Travel
Elon Musk’s pet project is now a real company, with a new CEO charged with turning super high-speed travel into a reality.
Evacuations Ordered As Massive Wildfire Sweeps Northern California
Firefighters have been stymied by dry heat and fast winds, and four have suffered serious burns.
Despite Crane Crash, 'Hajj Will Go On,' Saudi Arabian Official Says
In the wake of the deadly incident Friday, Saudi Arabian officials are pledging to resume the annual pilgrimage while investigating the cause of the calamity.
After Winning US Open, Tennis Pro Flavia Pennetta Announces Plans to Retire
In a surprise move, tennis pro Flavia Pennetta announces plans to retire from the sport
Tax Deal 'Is Within Reach,' EU Economics Commissioner Says
Finance ministers are finally nearing an end to the deadlock on a deal that would have a major economic impact on participating countries.
Video Purportedly Shows African Prison Up In Flames
A video purportedly shows a major prison fire in Douala, Cameroon.
Stingray-Like Cellphone Surveillance Technology Comes Under Scrutiny In California
Public defenders in California want to know how frequently police are using controversial new Stingray-like devices that can snoop on users' cellphones.
Interpol Built Its Own Dark Net Drug Marketplace With Cops Posing As Dealers
Interpol created a drug marketplace to train officers to combat websites that are similar to Silk Road. Seminars are now being held around the world.
Hands Up, Don't Tweet: Police Departments Across The US Struggle With Social Media
U.S. police departments want to turn social media into an actual "conversation." But often their social strategy places them in the crosshairs of social outrage.
Meet The Man Who Runs New Orleans’ Entirely Privatized (And Controversial) City Surveillance System
Bryan Lagarde founded Project NOLA, a privately run, crowd-sourced video surveillance network.
What Happens When Police Turn Off Their Body Cameras?
Many police departments require their officers to wear body cameras. But the rules around when to turn them on and off are murky.
How Private Prison Execs Use Luxe Conferences, Cruises To Court Gov't Officials
It’s well-known that the for-profit prison industry spends millions in lobbying dollars. Little is known about what happens at industry trade shows.
Can This Software Prevent Acts of Police Brutality?
A year after Ferguson, tensions still run high between cops and civilians. Can this technology predict which police might be at risk of using excessive force?
The Story Of Wolfcom: How A Tiny Hollywood Spy Shop Is Taking On Taser In Police Body Cameras
In the wake of Ferguson, more and more police departments have adopted the use of body-worn cameras. Wolfcom is cashing in.
These Men Are Serving Life Sentences In Prison For Selling Pot
President Obama just commuted the sentences of 46 nonviolent drug offenders. Do these prisoners’ punishments fit their crimes?
Private Tech Firms Securus, GTL Offer Jails Million-Dollar Payments, Tablet Computers For Exclusive Phone Contracts
Private tech companies Securus and Global Tel*Link are offering American jails million-dollar payments and tablet computers in exchange for exclusive contracts.
Baltimore Is Hosting America's Largest Police Expo This Week And Military-Style Tanks And Grenade Launchers Are On Display
Taxpayers spend about $100 billion each year to fund police forces across the U.S. The National Sheriffs' Association conference in Baltimore is where the deals get made.
This New Tech Is Making Prison Inmates Flush Their Smuggled Cell Phones Down Toilets
Prisons are using high-tech devices to keep phones out of the hands of inmates, but they present larger implications.
Ross Ulbricht Appeal Coming This Week; Defense Will Blast Judge For 'Unreasonable' Life Sentence
Judge Katherine Forrest told Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht she doubted he regretted operating the online drug market.
Why Two of America’s Biggest Prison Tech Companies Are Battling Over Patents
The business of providing phone calls to inmates and their families is lucrative, and controversial. But who owns the basic technology?
Prison-Tech Giant Securus Will No Longer Require Jails To Remove In-Person Visits
Securus, a billion-dollar tech firm, will no longer force jails to replace in-person family visits with its video visitation system.
Why American Jails May Drastically Curtail Inmate Phone Calls
At jails across the country, sheriffs are threatening to literally rip phones out of the walls. Here's why.
Amid Baltimore Protests, A Vermont Prison Placed On Lockdown
An anonymous phone message, left by an inmate in Vermont's largest prison, prompted officials to place the jail into "modified" lockdown.
Why American Prisons Are Pushing E-Cigarettes On Inmates
They can be huge moneymakers for cash-strapped county jails. But one Tennessee sheriff is in the hot seat for a backroom deal.
