Vector databases, commonly used for similarity search and product recommendations, are a shining light in the era of Artificial…
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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Some programmers are doubtful that toys promising to imbue young minds with science, technology, engineering, and math skills can deliver on that promise.
The Boston Globe From ACM TechNews | December 17, 2018
Sony has enhanced the new animated film "Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse" to break new ground with augmented reality technology.
CNBC From ACM TechNews | December 17, 2018
DeepMind's self-learning AlphaZero algorithm has demonstrated superhuman success at complex board games including chess, shogi, and go.
Scientific American From ACM TechNews | December 12, 2018
A new technique allows physical objects to be replicated for the augmented and virtual reality space using any digital camera with a flash.
Engineering and Technology Magazine From ACM TechNews | December 5, 2018
A new technique method allows virtual reality users to move faraway objects and focus with an approach for remote object manipulation.
Virginia Tech News From ACM TechNews | December 3, 2018
Nike new flagship store in New York City is focused on personalized, experiential shopping, allowing shoppers with the Nike app to check out items via phone, request...Bloomberg From ACM TechNews | November 16, 2018
A high school student in Minnesota has developed a virtual reality app that prepares children for an magnetic resonance imaging scan.
The Twin Cities Pioneer Press From ACM TechNews | November 9, 2018
A machine learning system taught itself the basics of video game design by watching videos of people playing games.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | October 30, 2018
It is increasingly important to understand how artificial intelligence comes to a decision.
Don Monroe From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2018
Unused telecom fiber might be used to detect earthquakes, uncover other secrets in the soil.
Neil Savage From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2018
Remember the last time you felt terrified during a horror movie? Take that moment, and all the suspense leading up to it, and imagine it individually calibrated...CNET From ACM News | October 25, 2018
Researchers released a new tool Wednesday to track how many stories posted on social media are coming from sources known to publish disinformation.
The Hill From ACM News | October 10, 2018
Arizona State University's team won the artificial intelligence commentator track of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology AI World Cup 2018 competition...AS Now From ACM TechNews | October 4, 2018
Researchers have found using virtual reality headsets while exercising reduced perception of pain and effort, while extending activity.
niversity of Kent From ACM TechNews | October 3, 2018
To an untrained eye, USAReally might look like any other fledgling news organization vying for attention in a crowded media landscape.
The New York Times From ACM Careers | September 27, 2018