An engineer best known for his work in database management systems, and in techniques of layered architecture that include Bachman diagrams.
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Scientists are demonstrating that lasers could be the future of space communication.
Turing Laureates Celebrate Award’s 50th Anniversary
ACM recently held a conference in celebration of the first 50 years of the ACM A.M. Turing Award.
Why GPS Spoofing Is a Threat to Companies, Countries
Technology that falsifies navigation data presents significant dangers to public and private organizations.
Computational math and biology yield sophisticated guidance for public health officials.
Not only that, facial recognition technologies inform him of who you are and what you did.
Artificial intelligence promises to change aspects of music ranging from rock concerts to advertising jingles.
Battery-Free Cellphones on the Horizon
Backscattering could eventually harness sufficient energy to power small devices.
With its "unique capabilities," virtual "James" is designed to interact with people regarding the delivery of a service.
Teaching Computational Thinking Sooner
Are there benefits to teaching computational thinking to preschoolers?
In Memoriam Peter Wegner: 1932-2017
Wegner made significant contributions to the theory of object-oriented programming.
Academic Supercomputer Seeks a Top 10 Ranking
A second-generation academic supercomputer aims to break into the top rankings of the world's fastest supercomputers.
Chip Technology Could Help the Blind, Robots, See
Bio-inspired designs that encode light as time are ushering in systems as efficient as human neurology.
Why Virtual Reality Will Transform a Workplace Near You
A clutch of companies are changing how work gets done---by using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.
Artificial intelligence technologies are being deployed to improve the customer service experience.
Charles P. ‘Chuck’ Thacker: 1943-2017
Microsoft researcher Charles P. Thacker, awarded the 2009 ACM A.M. Turing Award, died Monday, June 12, at the age of 74, after a brief illness.
The Chinese Robotics Industry Alliance aims to use robotics and automation to help China become increasingly a high-tech manufacturing nation.
The idea of personal air vehicles has been around for decades. Now the concept is taking off.
In Memoriam: Charles W. Bachman 1924-2017
An engineer was best known for his work in database management systems, and in techniques of layered architecture that include Bachman diagrams.
Adding Humanity to Smart Machines
A chat with former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov about his new book, machine intelligence, and human creativity.
Conference Organizers Say .s. Travel Ban Not A Disaster – Yet
Travel restrictions appear to have had minimal impact on conference attendance so far.
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