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IEEE Spectrum 04 Nov 2026

IEEE Computer Society Chapter Launches Tech Talk Webinar Series for Engineers

The IEEE Computer Society’s Central Indiana Chapter has launched a monthly virtual Tech Talk Series connecting members, students, and professionals with industry speakers on topics such as AI governance, agentic systems, and security. Sessions include technical walkthroughs, design discussions, and practical examples from speakers at Apple, Tavant, and Zscaler, with future topics planned on enterprise AI and software reliability.

MIT Technology Review 02 Nov 2026

Measure AI agents by delivered work, not tokens

MIT Technology Review reports that AI coding agents perform planning, code generation, testing, and iterative correction, causing a single task to consume 10–50× more tokens than a basic chat prompt. The article argues token counts understate developer-facing cost and operational complexity as agents become more capable.

IEEE Spectrum 26 Oct 2026

Hidden magnetic lock built from an 8x8 Hall-effect imaging tile

An IEEE Spectrum hands-on describes using SparkFun’s US $100 magnetic imaging tile and a Teensy 4.1 to build a hidden lock that recognizes programmable magnetic gestures. The prototype uses an 8×8 Hall-effect sensor array, gesture-recording software, and a servo-actuated latch inside a wooden box for demonstration purposes.