Three computer scientists have solved the NLTS conjecture, proving that systems of entangled particles can remain difficult to analyze even away from extremes. ...Quanta Magazine From ACM News | July 19, 2022
The "Retbleed" flaw targets older AMD and Intel central processing units as a channel for Spectre-based speculative-execution attacks.
The Hacker News From ACM TechNews | July 18, 2022
A Congressional probe found seven of the largest U.S. bitcoin mining companies could cumulatively use as much electricity as all the homes in Houston.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 18, 2022
Ethereum, the second biggest blockchain in the world, is transitioning to proof of stake. That sentence may not make sense to you, but it's a huge deal.
CNet From ACM News | July 15, 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope's data-collecting operations present a number of challenges, including dependence on a reliable communications subsystem.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | July 15, 2022
University of California, Irvine researchers have developed a self-powered, wireless wearable device that can monitor a user's pulse.
University of California, Irvine From ACM TechNews | July 15, 2022
An international team of researchers has created a method for visualizing mRNA molecules in the brains of live mice in real time.
University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering From ACM TechNews | July 14, 2022
A private threat intelligence advisory issued by Microsoft warns that hundreds of Windows networks are infected with the Raspberry Robin worm.
PC Magazine From ACM TechNews | July 14, 2022
Researchers have found that facial recognition systems may be thwarted by fabric face masks bearing adversarial patterns.
Help Net Security From ACM TechNews | July 13, 2022
Researchers have developed a modular software application for optimizing biological systems, which they said does not require computational skills to use.
Max Planck Gesellschaft (Germany) From ACM TechNews | July 13, 2022
The pace of automation has accelerated in the pandemic, as big players invest billions in their efforts to streamline how goods are sorted and shipped.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 13, 2022
Fuelled by hype and hysteria, the market in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies went from an obscure niche to a $3-trillion industry. Then the house of cards collapsed...The Guardian (U.K.) From ACM News | July 12, 2022
In a series of incidents, the GM subsidiary lost contact with its autonomous vehicles, leaving them frozen in traffic and trapping human drivers.
Wired From ACM News | July 12, 2022
Computer scientists have found a new type of problem that quantum computers can solve dramatically faster than their classical counterparts.
From ACM News | July 12, 2022
Apple has announced the forthcoming rollout of a "lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, in order to shield them from spyware.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | July 11, 2022
Researchers built a nanomechanical logic gate that uses vibrations for information processing rather than electrons.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | July 11, 2022
The Federation Internationale de Football Association will use a semi-automated AI system to help referees make offside calls during the 2022 World Cup.
PC Magazine From ACM TechNews | July 11, 2022