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IBM unveils two new quantum processors — including one that offers a blueprint for fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
IBM has released two new complex quantum processors alongside a new framework that would allow us to track the first demonstration of quantum advantage.

Exotic 'time crystals' could be used as memory in quantum computers, promising research finds
By Anna Demming published
Experiments show that a time crystal based on magnons can interact with mechanical waves without being destroyed.

Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUs
By Peter Ray Allison published
A new kind of processor that uses microwaves can be used in future AI systems or in wireless communications, a new study shows.

'This is easily the most powerful quantum computer on Earth': Scientists unveil Helios, a record-breaking quantum system
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Scientists 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.

China solves 'century-old problem' with new analog chip that is 1,000 times faster than high-end Nvidia GPUs
By Owen Hughes published
Researchers 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.

Google's breakthrough 'Quantum Echoes' algorithm pushes us closer to useful quantum computing — running 13,000 times faster than on a supercomputer
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The new quantum computing algorithm, called "Quantum Echoes," is the first that can be independently verified by running it on another quantum computer.

Quantum computing 'lie detector' finally proves these machines tap into Einstein's spooky action at a distance rather than just faking it
By Tristan Greene published
Researchers developed an experimental method for confirming quantum activity in a quantum computing system.

New smart ring is a novel way to control your computer — it has the humble mouse firmly in its sights
By Owen Hughes published
The picoRing device ditches Bluetooth for a novel magnetic relay system linked to a wristband, slashing its power consumption to mere microwatts.

'This moves the timeline forward significantly': Quantum computing breakthrough could slash pesky errors by up to 100 times
By Owen Hughes published
Researchers 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.
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