Quantum computing: IBM just created this new way to measure the speed of quantum processorsBig Blue has released a new metric, CLOPS, which puts a number on the speed of a quantum computer.November 2, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
AWS's new quantum computing center aims to build a large-scale superconducting quantum computerThe cloud computing giant has joined Google and IBM in the race to build a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer.October 27, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Our old devices are creating a mountain of e-waste. And it's getting a lot biggerAccording to experts, E-waste is reaching record levels because consumers still forget to recycle, and it's bad news for the environment.October 14, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Scientists are using quantum computing to help them discover signs of life on other planetsZapata and the University of Hull have partnered to discover how quantum computers could assist with the search for life molecules on exo-planets.October 7, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
There are two types of quantum computing. Now one company says it wants to offer bothD-Wave has unveiled a roadmap for the next few years, and it includes a brand-new project: to build a gate model quantum computer.October 5, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Accenture, IonQ work to bring quantum computing to more businessesThe deal could see Accenture's clients increasingly adopt quantum computing technologies.September 15, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Quantum computing is at an early stage. But investors are already getting excitedVC funds are investing aggressively in quantum computing startups, even though the technology is yet to demonstrate that it can do anything useful in real life.September 15, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Quantum computing could be an unexpected tool to help battle climate changeThe intersection of quantum research and climate science is still niche, but experts are increasingly calling on scientists to study the sustainability applications of the technology.September 9, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
AWS researcher merges the power of two quantum computers to help make cryptography keys strongerA researcher from AWS has combined two quantum processors to create near-perfect randomness. It could help improve modern cryptography protocols.September 3, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware
Raspberry Pi boards are now being recycled - at the same factory that made themRaspberry Pi distributor OKdo has launched the first recycling scheme for Raspberry Pi boards.September 2, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Hardware