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From ACM NewsSamuel Greengard| December 7, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Pandemic-related product shortages from computer chips to construction materials were supposed to be resolved by now. Instead, the world has gained a lesson in...The New York Times From ACM News | August 31, 2021
As the company deals with government scrutiny of its driver-assistance technology, an add-on kit sold for up to $10,000 is also getting more attention.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 23, 2021
Some of the animatronics at Disney's parks have been doing their herky-jerky thing since the Nixon administration. The company knows that nostalgia won't cut it...The New York Times From ACM News | August 23, 2021
The pandemic has renewed interest in virtual reality. Facebook is trying to capitalize with a new virtual meeting room service.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 20, 2021
Hydroponic farms are growing crops with innovative technologies, including machine learning algorithms, data analytics, and proprietary software, in the absence...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 22, 2021
A shortage of computer chips is keeping automakers from producing enough cars to meet rising demand. Used cars are scarce, too.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 16, 2021
New legislation could simplify tech maintenance and make buying a new smartphone or computer the last resort.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 15, 2021
Scientists at the Robotor laboratory in Carrara, Italy, are developing sculpting robots to keep the country on the artistic forefront.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 12, 2021
A $150 million chip-making tool from a Dutch company has become a lever in the U.S.-Chinese struggle. It also shows how entrenched the global supply chain is.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 6, 2021
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is requiring automakers to report crashes involving vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | June 30, 2021
Claims about the Internet's energy consumption typically are exaggerated by well-intentioned scientists, a new study finds.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | June 25, 2021
A United Nations report suggested that a drone, used against militia fighters in Libya's civil war, may have selected a target autonomously.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 4, 2021
While use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it's fun.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 1, 2021
The wide availability of high-performance computing accessed through the cloud is fostering creativity worldwide.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 26, 2021
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
The New York Police Department has abruptly terminated its deployment of a robot dog developed by Boston Dynamics after several incidents prompted allegations of...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 6, 2021
Companies are developing digital tools for the design of personalized jewelry, which can be fabricated via sophisticated three-dimensional metal printing.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 30, 2021
The retirement of older aircraft during the pandemic has resulted in a fleet increasingly equipped with digital technologies.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 26, 2021