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.
Faced with so much new music, major labels are using algorithms to hunt down tomorrow's hits. Is this great news for rising stars – or the recipe for a bland new...The Guardian (U.K.) From ACM News | June 28, 2021
Charles M. Geschke helped create the modern world of computing, where beautiful typography and expressive, artistic graphics are as integral to most users' experience...Simson Garfinkel, Eugene H. Spafford From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2021
The Boston Ballet has commissioned three choreographers to develop original ballets designed for viewing entirely in virtual reality.
Financial Times From ACM TechNews | June 17, 2021
An artificial intelligence-trained computer learned to play football from scratch, using digital players.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | June 15, 2021
A spokesperson for video game publisher Electronic Arts verified that hackers have compromised the company's systems and stolen game source code and other assets...CNN From ACM TechNews | June 11, 2021
Auction sales show a schism in the market: speculative buyers flock to crypto art while blue-chip collectors hold back, fearing legal gray areas and copyright issues...The New York Times From ACM News | April 29, 2021
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have launched an open source extended reality testbed to democratize XR systems research.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2021
Disney, Viacom, and 10 advertising technology firms will remove or disable tracking software from popular children's gaming apps.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 20, 2021
Digital artworks known as nonfungible tokens are selling for massive sums, but research indicates their creation may carry an enormous environmental cost.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 15, 2021
Senior living facilities are looking to balance the benefits of technology by promoting social interactions as the pace of coronavirus vaccinations increases.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 5, 2021
Long-term care communities increasingly are using virtual reality devices and systems to improve residents' wellness and quality of life amid pandemic-related restrictions...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 2, 2021
Sky Bet, the most popular gambling app in Britain, compiled extensive records about a user, tracking him in ways he never imagined.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 24, 2021
Shatner partners with StoryFile to create an interactive version of himself that answers fan questions and talks back to them.
CNet From ACM News | March 23, 2021