Facebook, Twitter, and Google have threatened to halt service to Hong Kong if the city's government revises its data protection laws to make the companies liable...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 9, 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
Market researcher Forrester Research has revised its 2021 forecast of U.S. enterprise information technology spending growth from 6% to 7.4% over 2020 levels.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 7, 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
Judge rules that Federal Trade Commission and states didn't make valid claims that Facebook engaged in unlawful monopolization.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | June 29, 2021
AI is moving from data ters to devices, making everything from phones to tractors faster and more private. These newfound smarts also come with pitfalls.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | June 28, 2021
Plan to remove web-tracking technology from Chrome has faced pressure from competition regulators, privacy zealots, and the digital media industry.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | June 24, 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
Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner has cited the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for illegally using facial recognition software from Clearview AI.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 18, 2021
Hourlong disruption affected sites including The New York Times, U.K. government portal; cloud-services provider Fastly reports internal problem.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | June 9, 2021
Recent initiatives aimed at swelling the ranks of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) include enrichment programs, mentorships, and engagement...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 2, 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
Auto insurer Geico has partnered with Tractable Ltd. to use artificial intelligence (AI) to obtain accurate damage estimates more quickly in an effort to speed...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 27, 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
Google intends to invest billions of dollars to build a commercial-grade quantum computer that can perform large-scale, error-free calculations by 2029.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 20, 2021
There are concerns commercial data being generated by mobile phones and other digital services used by U.S. soldiers is available for purchase by the nation's adversaries...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 4, 2021