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'This is easily the most powerful quantum computer on Earth': Scientists unveil Helios, a record-breaking quantum systemScientists have built a 98-qubit machine that they say performs better than any other quantum computer in the world. They've used it to gain new insights into superconducting physics.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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China solves 'century-old problem' with new analog chip that is 1,000 times faster than high-end Nvidia GPUsResearchers from Peking University say their resistive random-access memory chip may be capable of speeds 1,000 faster than the Nvidia H100 and AMD Vega 20 GPUs.
By Owen Hughes Published
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Google's breakthrough 'Quantum Echoes' algorithm pushes us closer to useful quantum computing — running 13,000 times faster than on a supercomputerThe new quantum computing algorithm, called "Quantum Echoes," is the first that can be independently verified by running it on another quantum computer.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Quantum computing 'lie detector' finally proves these machines tap into Einstein's spooky action at a distance rather than just faking itResearchers developed an experimental method for confirming quantum activity in a quantum computing system.
By Tristan Greene Published
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New smart ring is a novel way to control your computer — it has the humble mouse firmly in its sightsThe picoRing device ditches Bluetooth for a novel magnetic relay system linked to a wristband, slashing its power consumption to mere microwatts.
By Owen Hughes Published
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'This moves the timeline forward significantly': Quantum computing breakthrough could slash pesky errors by up to 100 timesResearchers used a new technique called algorithmic fault tolerance (AFT) to cut the time and computational cost of quantum error correction by up to 100 times in simulations of neutral-atom architecture.
By Owen Hughes Published
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Quantum record smashed as scientists build mammoth 6,000-qubit system — and it works at room temperatureA new system, made by splitting a laser beam into 12,000 tweezers and trapping 6,100 neutral atom qubits, hit new heights for coherence times.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Best laptops for students 2025Buying Guide Ideal for work and entertainment, these are the best laptops for students in 2025.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Last updated
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Best laptops for coding and programming 2025: Our best picks for working on the moveFind one of the best laptops for coding and programming so you can work on the go with ultimate power in a portable package.
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