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December 2023 Issue

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December 2023 Issue

Decoupling our identities from our data and actions could safeguard our secrets

Facebook failed, but another tech giant might soon pull it off

We can hack thermodynamics to cool buildings and light up the night

How Jesse Jenkins is helping Congress get serious about the power grid

Tiny worn devices won’t need batteries thanks to these innovations

And its CTO from Space X

CMOS chip accelerates optimization tasks via many magnetic spins

Tape media generates just 3 percent of the carbon dioxide that hard disks do

IEEE Spectrum’s staff stalwart retires

45 years after its launch, Milton Bradley’s iconic memory game continues to challenge and charm

An inexpensive solution to hearing well in loud environments

Limor Fried’s code is often a de facto standard, and now ChatGPT is using it

The Disney roboticist brings superheroes to life

Engineers can advance their careers while tackling the world's problems

Her top goal is to increase engagement with young professionals and students

The system includes photovoltaic panels and a solar-powered water heater

The IEEE Academies program offers webinars, tutorials, and videos

The organization is increasing its activities to make research more transparent

The smart bottle reminds people to take their medication on time

A Purdue professor’s system helps make crops resilient against pests

Adobe and Pixar founders created tech that shaped modern animation

Edmund Schweitzer’s microprocessor-based device made power grids safer and more reliable

Policymakers can boost innovation through standards

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