Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Will Deepfakes Do Deep Damage?
The ability to produce fake videos that appear amazingly real is here. Researchers are now developing ways to detect and prevent them.
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Multiplication Hits the Speed Limit
A problem "around since antiquity" may have been resolved by a new algorithm.
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Santa Claus Visits are Going Digital, from 'Elfies' to Augmented Reality
Macerich, one of the largest mall operators in the U.S., is offering "Santa HQ 5.0" at 15 of its malls across the country.
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2019 ACM Fellows Recognized for Far-Reaching Accomplishments that Define the Digital Age
ACM has recognized 58 members by naming them 2019 ACM Fellows for their contributions to areas that underpin the defining technologies of the digital age.
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Water Animation Gets Easier, Thanks to BYU Professors
A new technique permits the rapid resizing of fluid animations without the need to remodel entire animation sequences.
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New Streaming Technology Will Change Computer Gaming
Researchers have developed a streaming technology that will allow a VR headsets to display computer games in extremely high quality.
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Cows Wearing VR headsets Might Produce Better Milk
They're happier in virtual fields than confined farms.
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Malevolent Machine Learning
AI attacks throw light on the nature of deep learning.
From ACM TechNews
The Longest Yard in Football
The National Football League is starting to use tracking technology that can distinguish exact distances and measure the value of a single inch, which could dramatically...
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NBA Teams Enhancing Fan Experience with High-Tech Replays
Six NBA teams are implementing 360-degree video replays in their arenas to augment the fan experience.
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How VR Is Augmenting Realty
Over the past 30 years, virtual reality has evolved from a science fiction curiosity to an essential tool for the real estate industry.
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China Restricts Video Gaming by Minors
Chinese officials have unveiled guidelines for limiting online videogame use by persons under 18, claiming it hurts health and learning.
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Real-World Applications for Drones
Unmanned vehicles have a number of compelling real-world use cases.
From Communications of the ACM
When Drones Fly
Drone technology is poised to enter the mainstream of business and society, but engineering robust controls remains a challenge.
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Microsoft's DreamWalker VR Turns Your Daily Commute Into Totally Different One
Microsoft researchers have designed virtual reality solutions to allow users to remain fully immersed in virtual environments, even when walking in real-life locations...
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Walmart, Mattel Lease 'Floors' in a Virtual Toy Store
Toy company Mattel and retailer Walmart are "leasing floors" in a virtual store.
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Ready, Set, Algorithms! Teams Learn AI by Racing Cars
Amazon Web Services developed the DeepRacer League, a competition designed to teach a branch of artificial intelligence known as reinforcement learning.
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Popular Mobile Games Can Detect Cognitive Decline
Researchers have found that popular mobile phone games can be used as a tool to help doctors identify early signs of cognitive decline.
From Communications of the ACM
Augmented Reality Gets Real
Formidable optical challenges are yielding to intensive research, development.
From Communications of the ACM