The Web-based AmpleHarvest.org platform connects home and community gardeners to nearby food pantries, to help individuals in…
From ACM NewsDavid Roman| February 14, 2019
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Here's some breaking fake news … Russia has declared war on the United States after Donald Trump accidentally fired a missile in the air.
Technology Review From ACM News | February 15, 2019
A survey on the use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices found girls on equal footing with boys in terms of technology, or exceeding them in some...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 15, 2019
“Hard” borders could potentially become invisible in the next few years, but practical applications could carry high costs and intrusive electronic surveillance...The Economist From ACM TechNews | February 15, 2019
Retired National Center for Atmospheric Research scientist Warren Washington will receive the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.
Popular Science From ACM TechNews | February 15, 2019
The Pentagon has launched a program to use artificial intelligence to analyze data collected by drones to improve how wildfires are fought.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | February 15, 2019
The Trump White House has accelerated a secret American program to sabotage Iran's missiles and rockets, according to current and former administration officials...The New York Times From ACM News | February 14, 2019
The final version of a controversial new EU copyright law has been agreed after three days of talks in France.
BBC News From ACM News | February 14, 2019
As recently as Wednesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo had brokered a meeting between Amazon executives and union leaders who had been resistant to the deal.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 14, 2019
An artificial intelligence designed by Google's DeepMind unit recently won the Critical Assessment of Structure Prediction competition.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 14, 2019
The U.S. Defense Department's Defense Digital Services has been tasked "to recruit non-traditional technical talent."
Federal Computer Week From ACM TechNews | February 14, 2019
University of Michigan researchers are teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements with greater precision than conventional systems...University of Michigan From ACM TechNews | February 14, 2019
A pair of startups are developing technologies to enhance the in-store experience for customers, retailers, and manufacturers.
United Press International From ACM TechNews | February 13, 2019
A new IBM Corp. system uses data from satellites, drones, aerial flights, sensors, and weather models to monitor the state of the power grid.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | February 13, 2019
Disney Research computer programmer Derek Bradley won a Technical Achievement Oscar for his work on motion-capture technology used in the film "Avengers: Infinity...CBC News (Canada) From ACM TechNews | February 13, 2019
A 40-nation coalition has agreed to mandate the inclusion of automated braking systems in new cars and light commercial vehicles, beginning as soon as next year...Associated Press From ACM TechNews | February 13, 2019