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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
The World Wide Web's launch three decades ago marked the beginning of the Internet's evolution into the revolutionary communications tool it has become.
NPR From ACM TechNews | May 1, 2023
The new prefixes come at a time when scientists and industries are dealing with data that need measurements going beyond the current range.
NPR From ACM News | November 22, 2022
The Texas law enables users of leading social media platforms to sue the platforms if they think they have been censored because of their political views.
NPR From ACM News | June 1, 2022
Some climate scientists believe massive computer simulations of the world economy could be harnessed to establish a path forward to prevent the worst effects of...NPR From ACM TechNews | August 16, 2021
A global shortage of computer chips has hit automakers worldwide, a problem compounded by spiking demand for new cars.
NPR From ACM TechNews | January 13, 2021
Researchers have improved a commercially developed, three-dimensional printed robotic prosthetic arm, allowing an amputee to grasp his wife's hand and "feel" her...NPR From ACM TechNews | July 26, 2019
The U.S. has apparently warned Germany that if Chinese tech companies such as Huawei help build the country's new 5G telecom infrastructure, U.S. agencies might...NPR From ACM News | March 13, 2019
Tim Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep in a wide-ranging interview on Monday as the company kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers...NPR From ACM Opinion | June 5, 2018
The presidential election is long past, but online attacks aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have kept right on coming.
NPR From ACM News | September 29, 2017
In the wake of last week's shootings, Facebook has seen a significant spike in flagged content, with users calling out each other's posts as racist, violent and...NPR From ACM News | July 15, 2016
If you've ever run a business, whether it's an ice cream shop or a Fortune 500 company, then you've probably kept a ledger.NPR From ACM News | May 4, 2016
When Defense Secretary Ashton Carter landed in Iraq for a surprise visit this week, he came armed with this news: More than 200 additional U.S. troops are headed...NPR From ACM News | April 21, 2016
Clear Channel Outdoor—one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the U.S.—is starting a new program called Radar that will use billboards to map real-world...NPR From ACM News | March 2, 2016
The Justice Department wants Apple to write special software to help it break into the iPhone used by one the San Bernardino terrorists.NPR From ACM News | March 1, 2016
After the recent attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino, Calif., social media platforms are under pressure from politicians to do more to take down messages and...NPR From ACM News | December 15, 2015
From the self-checkout aisle of the grocery store to the sports section of the newspaper, robots and computer software are increasingly taking the place of humans...NPR From ACM Opinion | May 19, 2015
The NBA ushered in the new season this past week, and fans at the Staples Center for the Los Angeles Clippers' opening game had access to some new toys.NPR From ACM Careers | November 3, 2014