The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Santiago Garces will start as CIO of the New England city in May, following top roles in open-data efforts in South Bend and Pittsburgh.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | April 29, 2022
Access Now noted the biggest offender was India, which shut down its Internet in sections of the country at least 106 times. This is the fourth consecutive year...The Record From ACM News | April 29, 2022
The Czinger 21C is made with 3D printers. "If he's successful," an analyst said, "it will be an earthquake for the industry."
The New York Times From ACM News | April 29, 2022
The agency is using emerging encryption techniques to protect data in transit, in storage, and during computation.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | April 28, 2022
Many cybercriminals and ransomware groups have links to Russia and don't target the nation. Now, it's being opened up.
Wired From ACM News | April 28, 2022
"We do not have an adequate level of control and explainability over how our systems use data," Facebook engineers say in leaked document.
Vice From ACM News | April 28, 2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a machine learning method that enables robots to acquire new skills using a handful of human examples...MIT News From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2022
Stanford University researchers have developed a three-dimensional printing system that can construct objects in any order, instead of layer by layer.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2022
Researchers have proposed a new machine learning method to accelerate the counting and classification of microplastics, while also boosting affordability and ease...University of Toronto News (Canada) From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2022
You can now access official manuals and parts, but for most people, the minimal savings won't be worth it.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | April 28, 2022
The latest biometric security methods place a priority on contactless identification.
Jake Widman Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | April 28, 2022
The Declaration represents "a political commitment among Declaration partners to advance a positive vision for the Internet and digital technologies."
The White House From ACM News | April 28, 2022
A study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 28, 2022
The attack, which lasted less than 15 seconds, was launched from a botnet of approximately 6,000 unique bots and originated from 112 countries around the world....The Record From ACM News | April 28, 2022
Hundreds of small drones from U.S. startups are searching for survivors and Russian hideouts in Ukraine, after Ukrainian government officials cited Chinese drones...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 27, 2022
An artificial intelligence software solution developed by Intel and Classroom Technologies to identify students' emotional states is generating controversy in the...Tom's Hardware From ACM TechNews | April 27, 2022
Momentum and capital are building for startups developing chips that process data via light rather than wires.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | April 27, 2022
Researchers have developed an enhanced approach to the Traveling Salesperson Problem that yields high-quality solutions at a faster rate than other cutting-edge...University of Cambridge (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | April 27, 2022