Opinion Cerf's up
Frode Hegland has developed three remarkable tools for text generation, viewing, and referencing that illustrate the power of applying computing to text.
October 2021 - Vol. 64 No. 10
Features
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New Life for Cordless Communication, Old Regrets for Software Projects
Andrei Sukhov and Igor Sorokin ponder the potential benefits of DECT to the Internet of Things, while Doug Meil considers how software engineers should reflect on their accomplishments.
Two-dimensional materials — graphene and its cousins — could enable better integrated circuits.
Algorithms can have a devastating impact on people's lives, especially if they already are struggling economically.
The introduction of the nanosheet transistor is just one step in the continuing attempt to stick to the spirit of Moore's Law.
Opinion Technology strategy and management
Section 230 and a Tragedy of the Commons
The dilemma of social media platforms.
Opinion Broadening participation
Broadening Participation by Teaching Accessibility
Strategies for incorporating accessibility into computing education.
Opinion Global computing
Remaining Connected Throughout Design
Applying the unique experiences of designing technologies for vulnerable communities.
Opinion Viewpoint
Competitive Compatibility: Let's Fix the Internet, Not the Tech Giants
Seeking to make Big Tech less central to the Internet.
Opinion Economic and business dimensions
Three books offer varied perspectives on the ascendancy of artificial intelligence.
Software Development in Disruptive Times
Creating a software solution with fast decision capability, agile project management, and extreme low-code technology.
Research and Advances Contributed articles
Human Detection of Machine-Manipulated Media
Technologies for manipulating and faking online media may outpace people's ability to tell the difference.
Research and Advances Contributed articles
Beyond the pandemic, organizations need to recognize what digital assets, interactions, and communication processes reap the most benefits from virtual reality.
Research and Advances Contributed articles
The Role of Professional Certifications in Computer Occupations
Experienced and aspiring computing professionals need to manage their qualifications according to current market needs. That includes certification achievement as well as formal education, experience, and licenses.
Research and Advances Review articles
The pursuit of responsible AI raises the ante on both the trustworthy computing and formal methods communities.
Research and Advances Research highlights
Technical Perspective: Liquid Testing Using Built-in Phone Sensors
"Liquid Testing with Your Smartphone," by Shichao Yue and Dina Katabi, proposes a novel technique for determining the surface tension of a liquid by leveraging the optical absorption of waves propagating on the fluid surface.
Research and Advances Research highlights
Liquid Testing with Your Smartphone
We show a simple and accurate approach to measuring surface tension that's available to anyone with a smartphone.
Research and Advances Research highlights
Technical Perspective: The Real-World Dilemma of Security and Privacy by Design
"Securing the Wireless Emergency Alerts System," by Jihoon Lee et al., investigates real-world attacks on the current implementation of Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Research and Advances Research highlights
Securing the Wireless Emergency Alerts System
We investigate the Wireless Emergency Alert system and develop and demonstrate the first practical spoofing attack on Presidential Alerts, using commercially available hardware and modified open source software.
