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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.
Google's sister company offers driver-supported rides to some residents in business model test case.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | August 25, 2021
From peppier engines for road trips to heated steering wheels in winter, automakers are developing intelligent vehicles that spot motorists' wants and let them...The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | August 3, 2021
About 40% of new chip-production capacity projected to be added in the next decade will be in China.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | July 30, 2021
Global semiconductor shortage attracts fraudsters, counterfeits; 'Of course, a bunch of them didn't work,' a buyer says
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | July 15, 2021
Advances in artificial intelligence are helping some startups develop another way to pollinate plants, which could increase yield compared with insects and human...The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | July 13, 2021
A lack of demand prompted Japan's SoftBank Robotics Group to cease manufacturing the Pepper humanoid robot in August 2020, the company said this week.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 8, 2021
Artificial intelligence is taking over "edge" devices, including smartphones, home appliances, industrial sensors and actuators, and other devices with a microchip...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 1, 2021
Tire manufacturers Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Bridgestone are launching new smart tire features for last-mile delivery vehicles.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2021
Apple later this year will launch features that enable hand gesture-based control of Apple Watches, and eye-motion control of iPads.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 28, 2021
Warehouses are deploying robots to offset staff shortages and deliver orders rapidly as online demand for products surges due to the pandemic.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 26, 2021
With consumer drone use surging in U.S. airspace above critical sites like airports, federal agencies are acting to address potential safety and security issues...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 25, 2021
The retailer has been phasing out automated pickup towers as curbside services have become popular.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | April 22, 2021
The variety of low-cost products for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss is expected to increase due to a new law.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 6, 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
The Covid-19 High-Performance Computing Consortium gave researchers free access to the world's most powerful computers over the past year.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 31, 2021
Popup Covid-19 vaccination megasites are using digital enterprise technology to accommodate surging numbers of inoculations as more Americans qualify to be immunized...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 24, 2021
An international team of researchers used computer algorithms and x-ray scanning to read a tightly folded letter sealed since 1697, without actually opening it....The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 3, 2021
From pilotless jets engaging in dogfights to huge undersea vessels ferrying troops, the Pentagon is pushing to increase the U.S. military's use of automation.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | February 16, 2021