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Tomorrow’s computer class will likely have a lot more conversation if new curricula recs are followed. The last time an official set of “computer science curricula” came out, Twitter had just gone public, Google Glass headsets had adorned a few heads, and Vine was still a thing. In 2013, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)Continue reading “Why Prof. Amruth Kumar wants to make ethics ‘unavoidable’ in computer science.”

The Bluetooth device, which can be worn on a limb or in a shoe, would send a smartphone alert to a patient who is placing too much weight on a surgically repaired foot. A surgeon and engineering professor at the University of Florida have banded together to invent a wearable Bluetooth device that sends doctorsContinue reading “UF Health Creates Device to Send Alerts to Patients About Care Parameters for Putting Weight on Feet.”

Three-quarters of sunbathers say they use their phone at the beach—for both business and pleasure. Sunbathers might forget an umbrella, cooler, or sunscreen, but most aren’t leaving their phones behind when they flock to the beach. According to a new Morning Consult survey commissioned by Verizon, three-quarters of respondents reported using their mobile phones atContinue reading “This season’s hottest beach accessory is…your smartphone?”

Machine-learning models, which have shown a capacity for predicting human demographics, are likely to reinforce fairness gaps as a result of their predictions. A new study has shown that AI models that are “most accurate at making demographic predictions also show the biggest ‘fairness gaps,’” or “discrepancies in their ability to accurately diagnose images ofContinue reading “New Research Shows AI Models’ Ability to Predict Demographics Can Lead to Fairness Gaps.”

Former Radiology chair Mitchell Schnall, M.D., Ph.D., to lead the offices of the CIO, CMIO and chief analytics officer. Penn Medicine in Philadelphia has created a new role of senior vice president for data and technology solutions that will oversee the offices of the chief information officer, chief medical information officer and chief analytics officer.Continue reading “Penn Medicine Creates New Role Overseeing Data and Technology Solutions.”

You’re at your desk, ready to write an article. A quick mind map might help organize your thoughts, so you start scribbling in your notebook. But then, a nagging thought arises: isn’t there a better tool out there? Before you know it, you’re searching for alternatives and watching tutorials. Hours slip by, and your articleContinue reading “The Shiny Toy Syndrome: When We Chase Novelty at Work,”

Cache Coherence is a set of mechanisms and protocols to ensure that any changes to a shared data item are consistently reflected across all cached copies. This is mostly useful in systems where there are multiple caches distributed across multiple processors or servers. Yes, processors or servers – this means that cache coherency is utilized inContinue reading “What Every Developer Should Know About Cache Coherence.”

Ahead of Google’s annual I/O developer conference in May, the tech giant has laid off staff across key teams like Flutter, Dart, Python and others, according to reports from affected employees shared on social media. Google confirmed the layoffs, but not the specific teams, roles or how many people were let go. “As we’ve said, we’re responsiblyContinue reading “Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart and Python teams weeks before its developer conference.”

The health system, in partnership with Zipline, will deliver specialty prescriptions and medical supplies to patients’ homes. On April 19, Memorial Hermann Health System announced it will be the first provider in Houston to deploy Zipline’s instant home delivery service. In 2026, the service will provide autonomous drone deliveries of specialty prescriptions and medical supplies to patients’Continue reading “Memorial Hermann Health System to Implement Drone Delivery Services in 2026.”

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the significance of a well-crafted website cannot be overstated. Web design is not merely about creating visually appealing layouts; it is about crafting digital experiences that captivate and engage users. From usability to functionality, every aspect of web design plays a crucial role in shaping the online presence of businessesContinue reading “The Art of Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences That Captivate.”