acm-header
Sign In

Communications of the ACM

News


bg-corner

An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.


Engineers Develop Wearable to Monitor Tumor Size
From ACM TechNews

Engineers Develop Wearable to Monitor Tumor Size

Stanford University engineers have designed a wearable device that can measure the size, and changes in size, of tumors.

From Analog to Digital
From ACM TechNews

From Analog to Digital

Researchers at the University of Missouri are using artificial intelligence to perform anatomical studies virtually, rather than through actual dissection.

Nike Sneaker-Cleaning Robot Looks Like Car Wash for Shoes
From ACM TechNews

Nike Sneaker-Cleaning Robot Looks Like Car Wash for Shoes

Nike's Bot Initiated Longevity Lab (BILL) robot-powered system deep-cleans and repairs sneakers.

NASA Webb Space Telescope Data Could Be Misinterpreted
From ACM TechNews

NASA Webb Space Telescope Data Could Be Misinterpreted

Scientists warn of a possible disconnect between the power of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's James Webb Space Telescope and current datasets...

AI-Powered 'Smart Bin' Sorts Recycling
From ACM TechNews

AI-Powered 'Smart Bin' Sorts Recycling

A prototype "smart bin" can sort recyclable materials automatically through a combination of artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine vision.

TikTok Search Results Riddled with Misinformation
From ACM TechNews

TikTok Search Results Riddled with Misinformation

Researchers at false online claims reports monitor NewsGuard said searches on prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to produce results rife with misinformation...

Justice Department Forms National Network of Prosecutors Focused on Crypto Crime
From ACM News

Justice Department Forms National Network of Prosecutors Focused on Crypto Crime

New effort is part of trend toward putting more resources to target illegal activities involving digital currencies.

CISA Floats Plan to Partner with Local Universities for '311' Cyberattack Triage Service
From ACM News

CISA Floats Plan to Partner with Local Universities for '311' Cyberattack Triage Service

CISA director Jen Easterly lauded the idea and compared it to an effort by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark to create a "cyber civil defense" force.

Simulation Aids Search for the Origin of Cosmic Rays
From ACM TechNews

Simulation Aids Search for the Origin of Cosmic Rays

An international research team has developed a computer simulation of the propagation of cosmic rays, to help in the search for their sources.

Decoding Canine Cognition
From ACM TechNews

Decoding Canine Cognition

Emory University researchers have decoded visual images from a dog's brain.

Truly Autonomous Cars May Be Impossible Without Helpful Human Touch
From ACM TechNews

Truly Autonomous Cars May Be Impossible Without Helpful Human Touch

While startups have promised to develop truly driverless cars, industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may need to be a permanent part of the...

AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and Beyond
From ACM News

AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and Beyond

Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in refugee relief and resettlement programs.

One Solution to the Digital Divide: Teens
From ACM TechNews

One Solution to the Digital Divide: Teens

The 4-H Tech Changemakers program provides young people with the education and tools needed to teach digital skills to adults in their communities.

NIST, Google to Create Chips for Researchers, Startups
From ACM TechNews

NIST, Google to Create Chips for Researchers, Startups

The National Institute of Standards and Technology and Google have signed an agreement to develop and produce chips researchers can use to create new technologies...

Harvard, AWS Alliance to Advance Research in Quantum Science
From ACM TechNews

Harvard, AWS Alliance to Advance Research in Quantum Science

Harvard University and Amazon Web Services have partnered to further faculty-led quantum networking research.

This Robot Catches Grandma Before She Falls
From ACM TechNews

This Robot Catches Grandma Before She Falls

A mobile robot balance assistant developed by scientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University can anticipate and catch seniors before they fall.

 How ML Helps The New York Times Power its Paywall
From ACM News

How ML Helps The New York Times Power its Paywall

Powered with data-driven user insights, the causal machine learning model determinines the right number of free articles each user should get to keep them interested...

Sensory Trick Makes Objects Seem Heavy or Light in VR
From ACM TechNews

Sensory Trick Makes Objects Seem Heavy or Light in VR

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.

Will Moths Inspire a New Kind of Microphone?
From ACM TechNews

Will Moths Inspire a New Kind of Microphone?

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.

Software Insecurity
From ACM News

Software Insecurity

Software is more vulnerable than we think.
Sign In for Full Access
» Forgot Password? » Create an ACM Web Account