Many people cite Albert Einstein's aphorism "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." Only a handful, however, have had the opportunity...The New York Times From ACM Opinion | November 1, 2012
If there was any doubt left that Tumblr is trying to become more of a mainstream media entity, albeit with its own odd twist, it was removed recently when the service...GigaOm From ACM Opinion | October 30, 2012
We've been looking at how technology has totally changed what it means to watch television or a movie. One of the biggest changes has been in demand—people want...NPR From ACM Opinion | October 26, 2012
It wasn't very easy to get my hands on a Zune. After Microsoft's long-pitied music player wonSlate's Reader Takeover poll—in which I'd promised to reassess an overlooked...Slate From ACM Opinion | October 26, 2012
The question of what happens when machines get to be as intelligent as and even more intelligent than people seems to occupy many science-fiction writers.The Atlantic From ACM Opinion | October 26, 2012
Hundreds of the world’s brightest minds—engineers from Google and IBM, hedge funds quants, and Defense Department contractors building artificial intelligence—were...The Verge From ACM Opinion | October 26, 2012
If you are wondering who will be your cellphone provider next year, so are the cellphone companies.The New York Times From ACM Opinion | October 25, 2012
On Monday, the research firm laid out "10 critical tech trends for the next five years." Tuesday, it took a look at a little closer in, providing a list of the...Forbes From ACM Careers | October 25, 2012
In a Monday article, we described the security and reliability problems that have undermined public confidence in electronic voting machines within the United States...ArsTechnica From ACM Opinion | October 25, 2012
The FBI recently put out a mobile malware alert, providing us with a sobering reminder of this "evil software" for phones and tablets.Wired From ACM Opinion | October 25, 2012
Last week, a congressional report claimed that using Chinese telecommunications companies’ goods and services in the United States could threaten national security...Slate From ACM Opinion | October 24, 2012
Seeking solutions to concerns that go beyond the engineering of the smart grid.Timothy Kostyk, Joseph Herkert From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2012
A multipronged approach to preparing computer science teachers is critical to success.Aman Yadav, John T. Korb From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2012
Assessing the first phase of the trial based on claims that Google's Android platform infringes Oracle's Java-related copyrights and patents.
Pamela Samuelson From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2012
Security research can be improved by more effectively sharing what is learned from attacks on information systems.David Basin, Srdjan Capkun From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2012
Since the days of Alan Turing, the promise of a digital computer has been that of a universal machine, one that can be a word processor one minute and a robot brain...Forbes From ACM Opinion | October 23, 2012
So if Apple is really launching a 7.85in "iPad mini", how does that square with what Steve Jobs said two years ago?The Guardian From ACM Opinion | October 23, 2012