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.
Parking enforcement officers recently found fake quick response code stickers on pay stations in three Texas cities, used to trick people into paying scammers.
...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | January 18, 2022
The updates cause Windows domain controllers enter a boot loop, with servers getting into an endless cycle of Windows starting and then rebooting after a few minutes...BleepingComputer From ACM News | January 13, 2022
A computer model developed by Tufts University researchers can mimic the real-life spread of misinformation to expose its mechanisms and help in the development...Tufts Now From ACM TechNews | January 12, 2022
"We believe this type of threat detection technology is the future of keeping fans safe at events," said Vernon J. Conaway Jr., the stadium authority's vice president...The Baltimore Sun From ACM News | January 12, 2022
The EU police agency has been accused of hoovering up data indiscriminately to create tools and algorithms.
Computing (U.K.) From ACM News | January 11, 2022
After years of research and development, at least two major smart gun makers claim they are on track to release a commercial product this year.
Gizmodo From ACM News | January 11, 2022
Ultra-wideband technology could revolutionize interaction with devices, if privacy and other issues can be addressed.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | January 10, 2022
Sweden on Jan. 1 created the Swedish Psychological Defense Agency to fight the spread of disinformation campaigns.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 10, 2022
National University of Singapore engineers have constructed a robotic hand that can grasp various objects using three-dimensionally-printed fingers.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | January 5, 2022
Concerns are mounting as Apple's location-tracking AirTag devices are being found on people's cars and in their belongings, giving rise to fears of stalking.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | January 5, 2022
A proliferation of new apps designed to help blind and low vision people could prove useful for everyone.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 4, 2022
Cloud computing is slowly changing how Wall Street banks handle their business, but concerns with security remain.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 3, 2022
"Facebook has joined Twitter in censoring me," Greene (R-GA) wrote on Gettr, a social media platform favored by some right-wing conservatives.
Politico From ACM News | January 3, 2022
Researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich found that study participants aged 18-19 and those aged 50-59 are most likely to click on phishing links.
BleepingComputer From ACM TechNews | December 30, 2021
Researchers at Cisco Talos have identified nine software vulnerabilities in commonly used metal detectors manufactured by Garrett.
Gizmodo From ACM TechNews | December 29, 2021
Researchers at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the Technical University of Braunschweig, and the Technical University of Berlin demonstrated that physically...Karlsruhe Institute of Technology From ACM TechNews | December 27, 2021
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has asked major software companies and developers to discuss ways to improve digital security, as hacks against...Reuters From ACM TechNews | December 27, 2021