The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Specialized techniques may make it possible to induce selective 'amnesia' in machine learning models.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | April 1, 2022
The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2021
Key questions and challenges remain, including how to scale qubit devices while reducing noise and errors to the point where the devices become useful.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2021
Drone technology is poised to enter the mainstream of business and society, but engineering robust controls remains a challenge.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2019
Research into next-generation storage techniques marches forward, yet tape remains the most viable, dependable medium.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | April 1, 2019
Genetic engineering technologies are advancing at a furious rate, changing the world one cell at a time.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2019
Researchers are tapping DNA to create a new and different type of storage media. The technology could prove revolutionary.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2017
Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are motivating researchers to design and build new chips to support different computing models.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2017
Genetic engineering promises to revolutionize everything from agriculture and biofuels to medicine and food safety.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2016
Advances in non-volatile memory are changing the face of computing and ushering in a new era of efficiencies.Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | January 1, 2016
Automotive infotainment systems are driving changes to automobiles, and to driver behavior.Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | October 1, 2015
Smartphone apps are driving changes in the way people park. Sensors, crowdsourcing, and big data are making it easier to find open parking spots.Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2015
Transportation engineers and city planners are looking to information technology to redefine traffic management in urban areas. With the opportunity, however, comes...Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | January 1, 2015
Increased computing power combined with new and more advanced models are changing weather forecasting.Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2014
Sophisticated computer models and simulations are replacing test tubes and beakers. This revolution in biology research is redefining medicine, agriculture, and...Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2014
Smartwatches are moving from science fiction to reality, but there are questions on whether they will become a part of mainstream computing.Samuel Greengard From ACM News | October 31, 2013
Disk drives and solid-state drives have long served as the foundation for computer storage, but breakthroughs in molecular and DNA science could revolutionize the...Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2013
3-D printing has come of age. It promises to revolutionize a wide range of industries and profoundly change the way people buy and consume.Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2013