Lab Guys

Recognizing the Real Value in VARs techwritersbureau.com/vars-in-procur… Really great article about vastly underappreciated government VARs. A great read.

nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… @NextgovFCW @NIST #firstresponder In an emergency, every second counts. That is why government labs are testing new tech like drones to keep first responders safe. Find out how in my latest NextGov/FCW column.

What will 2026 look like for government technology? Here are three of my rather boring predictions as gov tech settles in for some serious work this year. Find out more in my latest @NextgovFCW column. nextgov.com/digital-govern…

I have the pleasure of being able to moderate this show, and let me tell you all, its going to be a good one about getting more efficient government going, in Canada, the USA and worldwide.

nextgov.com/defense/2025/1… I trained for over 100 hours with the same combat drone simulation used to train over 5,000 Ukrainian pilots. Here is what I learned about the future of modern warfare. @NextgovFCW @ufdsim @steam @DroneFightGroup @GiNLounge #dronefightgroup @CaptainDeny

nextgov.com/artificial-int… @NextgovFCW @CDCgov @CDCemergency @CDCFlu @CDC_eHealth @CDCDirector @SecKennedy @HH_SecKennedy #AI The CDC invested in AI very early on. And now those bread and butter programs are paying off big time. Find out how in my latest NextGov/FCW column.

The @LabGuys reminds us how simulation keeps innovation alive- even during a shutdown. Catch @FedInsider’s own John Breeden’s review of Reentry here tinyurl.com/3mxymc5t

nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… Spent the weekend in space following in the footsteps of @NASA heroes with Reentry: A Space Flight Simulator. Find out how you can join me in orbit in my latest @NextgovFCW column.

AI leadership requires marrying vision, expertise, cross‑functional teams, strategy and agile execution into an enterprisewide strategy, says Heena Juneja of @Frost_Sullivan. Read more: bit.ly/49oZvtV

Get your boots ready, because @NASA wants some help kicking tires - on the moon. Actually, they need you do design those tires too as part of the latest @Iamherox challenge. nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… Find out how in my latest @NextgovFCW column this week.

nextgov.com/artificial-int… @NextgovFCW Google steps up with free online classes in AI and AI programming for furloughed feds, or anyone else, to brush up on their AI skills. Find out more in my latest NextGov column.

Virtual reality and videogames combine to make some dangerous government jobs a little bit safer. Find out how in my latest @NextgovFCW column. nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… @AmericasArmy @EPA #videogames

Want to know about quantum computing? Check out this latest article from TWB's Carlos Soto. #Quantum #quantumcomputing techwritersbureau.com/a-quantum-leap…

Pull‑ups > rope climbs > math tests. 🤷‍♂️ Let’s move into something cooler: the Presidential AI Challenge. Turn ideas into innovations, not just sweat. Find all about it my latest @nextgov column. nextgov.com/artificial-int… #AIChallenge #PresidentialChallenge #NextGenAI @ENERGY

Fly me to the (almost) moon! NIST unleashes a new lunar benchmark to make satellites more accurate. Find out how in my latest NextGov/FCW column. nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… @NextgovFCW @NIST @NOAA @NASA @USGS

nextgov.com/artificial-int… The use of #Ai is skyrocketing, even in government. But be careful you don't give up too much control. New study from MIT shows that if you do, you might not get it back. Find out why in my latest @NextgovFCW column. @MIT #govtech

nextgov.com/emerging-tech/… Estonia is building a Great Border Wall to keep out Russian drones. I got to talk to an official who is working on this new defense that will be deadly to the drones. @NextgovFCW @MoD_Estonia @MFAestonia @Estonia_in_US #Drones

@GiNLounge @GamesIncubator @Play_Way What a cool idea for a sim! Another great review from Vincent Mahoney and another great sim from @Play_Way

gameindustry.com/reviews/modern… What a tastly new sim! Find out how to make sweet Treats for a steampunk world in our Chocolate Factory Simulator review. #videogames @GamesIncubator @Play_Way #chocolatelove #chocolate

@GiNLounge @NintendoAmerica @Nintendo The reviewer, Vincent Mahoney, really dives into great detail about all aspects of the Switch 2, including how all of the old games have been given an upgrade on this new, modern console. The Switch 2 has a fun core, but is massively leveled up from the original. @NintendoAmerica

gameindustry.com/reviews/game-r… Joy! A New Switch. We review the new Nintendo Switch 2 and find it packs a serious punch. All of the new games run fantastic, and most of the older ones play even better than before. @NintendoAmerica #videogames @nintendo #NintendoSwitch2

@GiNLounge @kalypsomedia It's always amazing when a classic series comes back with modern twist. Great fun, and amazing WWII action for Commandos: Origins

gameindustry.com/reviews/game-r… Game Review: Commandos: Origins Brings Its Classic WWII Action to Modern Gaming #videogames @kalypsomedia #CommandosOrigins