acm-header
Sign In

Communications of the ACM

News


Latest News News Archive Refine your search:
subjectSoftware
authorThe Guardian (U.K.)
bg-corner

An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.


Rentokil Pilots Facial Recognition System as Way to Exterminate Rats
From ACM TechNews

Rentokil Pilots Facial Recognition System as Way to Exterminate Rats

U.K. pest control services provider Rentokil is testing facial recognition software as a tool for rat extermination.  

New Zealand VR App Helps Conquer Phobias
From ACM TechNews

New Zealand VR App Helps Conquer Phobias

oVRcome, a phone-based virtual reality (VR) application designed to treat phobias, successfully completed a six-week clinical trial.

Huge Data Leak Shatters the Lie that the Innocent Need Not Fear Surveillance
From ACM News

Huge Data Leak Shatters the Lie that the Innocent Need Not Fear Surveillance

The Guardian's investigation shows how repressive regimes can buy and use the kind of spying tools Edward Snowden warned us about.
Sign In for Full Access
» Forgot Password? » Create an ACM Web Account