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.
The invasion of Ukraine supercharged the decline of the country's already struggling tech sector—and undercut its biggest success story, Yandex.
Wired From ACM News | April 4, 2023
Limited access to high-end semiconductor chips poses a major threat to China's world-leading smartphone manufacturing industry.
South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) From ACM News | April 4, 2023
The swift advance of artificial intelligence in politics is already blurring the boundaries between fact and fake.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 3, 2023
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has...The New York Times From ACM News | April 3, 2023
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers have created a new digital hurricane modeling technique that more accurately simulates storm trajectory...NIST News From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
University of Washington researchers have created a prediabetes screening tool that taps the capacitive touch-sensing capabilities of smartphones to measure blood...UW Allen School News From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
A recent police conference in Dubai showcased next-generation surveillance technologies for use by law enforcement agencies across the globe.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
Many sites get at least half their traffic from search engines. Fuller results generated by new chatbots could mean far fewer visitors.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 31, 2023
Startups say Microsoft and its Bing chatbot—not just Google—are stifling competition when it comes to creating better search engines.
Wired From ACM News | March 31, 2023
Researchers developed a device that could enable multiple quantum computers to be networked together by converting quantum outputs into light signals that can travel...New Scientist From ACM TechNews | March 30, 2023
In addition to his scientific achievements, Ziv will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and dedication to the next generation of scientists.
Technion—Israel Institute of Technology From ACM News | March 30, 2023
Scientists at the University of South Australia are creating virtual reality maps of forest plantations to advance forestry management.
ABC (Australia) From ACM TechNews | March 30, 2023
Researchers used eye-tracking software to analyze building inspectors' gaze patterns to gain insights into safety assessment behaviors.
Penn State News From ACM TechNews | March 30, 2023
Chatbots have become a new political weapon, with conservatives aiming to design bots reflecting their values amid accusations that artificial intelligence companies...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 30, 2023
Advances in artificial intelligence tools that can code could improve productivity, but portend disruption.
Logan Kugler Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | March 30, 2023
Keirzo has absorbed recordings of a range of different drummers, and is practicing and merging various techniques to develop its own playing style.
The Lighthouse, Macquarie University (Australia) From ACM News | March 30, 2023