The bill could require many social media sites, games and other online services used by children to install protections for minors.
The New York Times From ACM News | September 16, 2022
Vibrating pads on people's arms can support a more convincing illusion of weight in virtual reality by fooling the brain into ignoring certain sensory input.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | September 13, 2022
Researchers at the U.K.'s University of Strathclyde created a simulated ear to study the hearing system of the lesser wax moth, Achroia grisella.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | September 13, 2022
The Cerco company, in partnership with French teleco Orange, is rolling out a "superphone" equipped with a voice assistant in the Ivory Coast.
Voice of America News From ACM TechNews | September 12, 2022
A group of computer and election security experts said hand-marked paper ballots should replace Georgia's Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | September 12, 2022
Researchers found privacy flaws in apps used in the U.S. to track people waiting for immigration court dates, those in juvenile detention systems, and those on...New Scientist From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
A crash in June prompted General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit to recall 80 robotaxis and update their software.
TechCrunch From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
An international team of researchers developed a system that can read lips accurately through face masks using radio-frequency sensing and artificial intelligence...University of Glasgow (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
The transformative power of digital twins could be the answer to adapting to environmental changes, helping to democratize global efforts to reach net zero.
design products & applications From ACM News | September 7, 2022
An international team of scientists outfitted insects with a wireless control module to create remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches.
SciTechDaily From ACM TechNews | September 7, 2022
Research suggests that hackers can easily circumvent Endpoint Detection and Response systems, the malware detecting and blocking solutions on which organizations...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | September 6, 2022
A new algorithm could help telecommunication companies determine the optimal deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots in streetlights.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | August 31, 2022
The AquaApp mobile interface developed by University of Washington (UW) researchers facilitates underwater messaging using acoustic signals.
Allen School News (University of Washington) From ACM TechNews | August 31, 2022
The new rules, which would require many online services to increase protections for children, could change how popular social media and game platforms treat minors...The New York Times From ACM News | August 31, 2022
Researchers have found that "pre-bunking" is a simple, promising method to prevent misinformation.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 30, 2022
A machine learning model developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis can analyze decades of earthquake data to predict future earthquakes.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | August 30, 2022
Scientists are using machine learning to eavesdrop on naked mole rats, fruit bats, crows, and whales—and to communicate back.
THe New York Times From ACM News | August 30, 2022