A new open-source program combines the functions of a word processor with other things one might need when writing scientific research papers.
Carnegie Mellon University News From ACM TechNews | December 10, 2019
Researchers have developed a hand-tracking system to determine how long it would take a driver to assume control of a self-driving car in an emergency.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | December 9, 2019
Columbia University researchers achieve a meeting of minds on Artificial Intelligence-assisted hearing technology.
Joe Dysart From ACM News | December 5, 2019
Researchers developed a digital tool that generates fabrication instructions and solves problems with techniques from programming languages when users design woodworking...UW News From ACM TechNews | December 4, 2019
Researchers have developed a streaming technology that will allow a VR headsets to display computer games in extremely high quality.
Graz University of Technology (Austria) From ACM TechNews | December 4, 2019
Researchers have developed a method of detecting malicious apps that sneak through Apple's App Store screening process and onto some users’ phones.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | December 2, 2019
Mozilla has increased payouts for its bug bounty program while adding new websites and services to the list in order to draw more interest from bug hunters.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | December 2, 2019
Analysis of Indeed.com job search engine listings over the last five years found explosive growth in demand for skills in Python.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | November 27, 2019
The computational power needed to train AI models is doubling at a rate seven times faster than before.
Technology Review From ACM TechNews | November 21, 2019
Exploring the unintended consequences of human-algorithmic partnerships, researchers analyzed algorithms intended to reduce Virginia prison populations by assigning...The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | November 20, 2019
The latest Top500 supercomputer ratings found the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Summit system topping the list with a High-Performance Linpack benchmark of 148...ZDNet From ACM TechNews | November 20, 2019
Scientists have developed a test to verify that a quantum computer is providing correct answers to questions outside the scope of traditional computing.
University of Warwick From ACM TechNews | November 20, 2019
Chinese officials have unveiled guidelines for limiting online videogame use by persons under 18, claiming it hurts health and learning.
NPR Online From ACM TechNews | November 8, 2019
Microsoft-owned GitHub's annual Octoverse report said its software developer community now exceeds 40 million developers.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | November 8, 2019
HireVue claims it uses artificial intelligence to decide who's best for a job. Outside experts call it 'profoundly disturbing.'
The Washington Post From ACM News | October 22, 2019
A bicycle designed by a software applicaiton helped two competitors set the women's and men's world records for fastest human-powered vehicle last month.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland) From ACM TechNews | October 18, 2019