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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.


It's All About Image
From Communications of the ACM

It's All About Image

Image recognition technology is advancing rapidly. Researchers are discovering new ways to tackle the task without enormous datasets.

When Cars Fly
From ACM News

When Cars Fly

The idea of personal air vehicles has been around for decades. Now the concept is taking off.

Building a Better IoT
From ACM News

Building a Better IoT

A robust and resilient Internet of Things framework is critical for future progress. New and emerging concepts may illuminate the path.

Cracking the Code on DNA Storage
From Communications of the ACM

Cracking the Code on DNA Storage

Researchers are tapping DNA to create a new and different type of storage media. The technology could prove revolutionary.

Making Machines Make Sense
From ACM News

Making Machines Make Sense

Researchers are working to imbue computing devices with sophisticated object recognition and tactile capabilities that could take computer sensing to an entirely...

Making Smartphones More Aware
From ACM News

Making Smartphones More Aware

The drive to make electronic devices more situationally, contextually aware of their environments. 

Making Chips Smarter
From Communications of the ACM

Making Chips Smarter

Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are motivating researchers to design and build new chips to support different computing models.

The Future of Semiconductors
From Communications of the ACM

The Future of Semiconductors

Researchers are looking for new ways to advance semiconductors as Moore's Law approaches its limits.

A Healthy Approach?
From ACM News

A Healthy Approach?

A new wave of consumer-centric connected fitness and health-related devices is changing healthcare.

The Road to Progress
From ACM News

The Road to Progress

Smarter roads will pave the way to a future with smoother, more efficient transportation.

Are Computer Chips the New Security Threat?
From Communications of the ACM

Are Computer Chips the New Security Threat?

Security researchers have identified a technique for installing a backdoor on computer chips, a security flaw that could profoundly change the computing industry...

Cracking the Code on Biology
From Communications of the ACM

Cracking the Code on Biology

Genetic engineering promises to revolutionize everything from agriculture and biofuels to medicine and food safety.

The New Face of Biometrics
From ACM News

The New Face of Biometrics

Advances in biometric authentication are finally pushing the technology into the mainstream.

GPUs Reshape Computing
From Communications of the ACM

GPUs Reshape Computing

Graphical processing units have emerged as a major powerhouse in the computing world, unleashing huge advancements in deep learning and AI.

Will Ecole 42 Crack the Code of Learning?
From ACM News

Will Ecole 42 Crack the Code of Learning?

A French institution may be a window into the future of coding education.

Building Morality Into Machines
From ACM News

Building Morality Into Machines

Technology ethics are a growing concern as artificial intelligence advances and autonomous technologies become reality.

France Embraces Digital Transformation
From ACM News

France Embraces Digital Transformation

Despite the challenges, France is providing public funding and investing in infrastructure to support business transition to digital technologies.

Cybersecurity Gets Smart
From Communications of the ACM

Cybersecurity Gets Smart

Researchers aim to apply artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to take cybersecurity to a new, higher, and better level.

Heal Thyself!
From ACM News

Heal Thyself!

Researchers are developing electronic components that have the ability to recognize damage and repair themselves.

Better Memory
From Communications of the ACM

Better Memory

Advances in non-volatile memory are changing the face of computing and ushering in a new era of efficiencies.
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