Combining computing and psychology, J.C.R. Licklider's prescient ideas are being applied in contemporary educational settings.Mark Guzdial From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2013
Examining the mismatch between copyright law and technology-influenced evolving social norms in the European Union.
P. Bernt Hugenholtz From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2013
It might sound audacious to think that Microsoft, the arbiter of uncool, was at the forefront of design a few years ago. But it was.The New York Times From ACM Opinion | April 24, 2013
Kids used to ask each other: If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears, does it make a sound? Now there's a microphone in every tree and a loudspeaker on every...New York magazine From ACM Opinion | April 22, 2013
Whether you call it a data-driven prediction or think of it as a self-fulfilling prophecy, Moore's Law has been going strong.Wired From ACM Opinion | April 17, 2013
Driving on Interstate 495 toward Boston in a Ford Fusion one chilly afternoon in March, I did something that would've made even my laid-back long-ago driving instructor...Technology Review From ACM Opinion | April 16, 2013
Do you like video games? More to the point, do you like developing games and making money? Then here's some great news: The gaming boom that's been underway for...ReadWrite From ACM Opinion | April 12, 2013
Visualize the TV service you've always wanted: a gorgeous interface that does away with clunky (and often ad-strewn) programming grids; a simple remote that isn't...Advertising Age From ACM Opinion | April 11, 2013
Steve Jobs was a stickler for detail, requiring final approval on everything from ads to wording on his Keynote presentations. It's no surprise then that the company...CNN From ACM Opinion | April 8, 2013
It's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, touchscreen technology could only be found in science fiction books and film. These days, it's almost unfathomable...ArsTechnica From ACM Opinion | April 4, 2013
Referees are the worst. Anyone who plays, coaches, or watches sports will agree. They call either too little or too much. They're blind, stupid, paid off, or just...Slate From ACM Opinion | April 4, 2013
When John Morrell left his post at Yale University last year and decamped to Apple, some members of the robotics community were perplexed.Bloomberg Businessweek From ACM Opinion | April 2, 2013