Communications of the ACM
The news archive provides access to past news stories from Communications of the ACM and other sources by date.
December 2014
From ACM Opinion
Hacker Mitnick Has a Plan to Help You Stay Safe Online
Even famed hacker Kevin Mitnick—labeled a "computer terrorist" by the FBI in the '90s—worries about getting hacked.
From ACM News
A Rare Peek Into The Massive Scale of Aws
A look inside Amazon Web Services.
From ACM News
Attack of the One-Letter Programming Languages
From D to R, these lesser-known languages tackle specific problems in ways worthy of a cult following.
From Communications of the ACM
Sensors For Seniors
In-home technologies are helping seniors stay aware, healthy, and in touch.
From Communications of the ACM
Intelligent Living
After years of false starts, the smart home is gaining momentum.
From Communications of the ACM
Decoding the Language of Human Movement
Computers that recognize what is happening in moving images can help defend against crime, and revolutionize rehabilitation.