We've long stopped referring to the Internet as "the information superhighway," but there was a reason for the metaphor.The Atlantic From ACM Opinion | June 2, 2016
America's nuclear arsenal depends on a surprising relic of the 1970s that few of us may recall: the humble floppy disk.
The Washington Post From ACM Opinion | May 31, 2016
American airport security has never been something to look forward to, but in the past few weeks, it's attained new levels of misery.Wired From ACM Opinion | May 27, 2016
For the last century, we've imagined a future where we're surrounded by robotic butlers that are classy, smart, and discreet.The Atlantic From ACM Opinion | May 26, 2016
One of humanity’s most significant events will be the discovery of intelligent life elsewhere in universe. Back in the 1980s, a group of astronomers involved in...Technology Review From ACM Opinion | May 23, 2016
Seeking to improve computer science publication culture while retaining the best aspects of the conference and journal publication processes.Boaz Barak From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2016
Making innovations happen is surprisingly easy, satisfying, and rewarding if you start small and build up.Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2016
Unforeseen problems can result from the absence of impartial independent evaluations.Rebecca T. Mercuri, Peter G. Neumann From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2016
The legal battle between Oracle and Google is about to come to an end. And nothing less is as stake than the future of programming.Wired From ACM Opinion | May 23, 2016
The humanities are kaput. Sorry, liberal arts cap-and-gowners. You blew it. In a software-run world, what's wanted are more engineers.The New York Times From ACM Opinion | May 23, 2016
"Seveneves," Neal Stephenson: This novel about how the human race responds to the end of life on Earth rekindled my love for sci-fi. Some readers will lose patience...The New York Times From ACM Opinion | May 20, 2016
Don't be a jerk. That's essentially what a new set of U.S. government guidelines boils down to when it comes to flying drones.The Washington Post From ACM Opinion | May 20, 2016
Imagine if you could flip a switch on Facebook, and turn all the conservative viewpoints that you see liberal, or vice versa. You'd realize your news might look...The Wall Street Journal From ACM Opinion | May 18, 2016