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Microsoft Majorana 2 chip achieves unprecedented qubit stability
Microsoft's new Majorana 2 quantum chip has shattered expectations, achieving qubit lifetimes exceeding 20 seconds, with some measurements soaring past a minute, according to The Quantum Insider .
AI jobs hysteria reality check: Exposed workers see lower unemployment
Nearly 50,000 job cuts have been linked to AI this year, drawing attention to a potential AI jobs hysteria reality check for 2026.
Agentic AI: Reshaping design, driving efficiency by 2026
Walmart now negotiates 64% of its vendor agreements using agentic AI, a profound shift in how enterprises execute core business functions.
Robots prepare meals for San Francisco's hungry this year
This week, a San Francisco nonprofit began using robotic kitchen systems to prepare up to 3,000 meals daily for the homeless, a task that previously required dozens of human volunteers.
New Sprinkler Systems Cost an Average of $2,539
The smart irrigation controller market is projected to nearly double from $0.
AI tools for scaling creativity meet content demand in 2026
Content demand is projected to explode fivefold in the next two years, yet 94% of creatives report AI already saves them 17 hours weekly, according to MIT Technology Review .
What to look for when buying a new laptop
Apple, a titan of premium pricing, has just unveiled the MacBook Neo, a revolutionary new laptop priced at an astonishing $599.
Weber launched smart grill upgrades for existing models
While a $280 digital temperature controller from Spider Grills had long offered smart capabilities for Weber Kettles, the grill giant itself then entered the upgrade market.
What Are Topological Qubits and Why Are They Key for Quantum Computing?
Microsoft and UC Santa Barbara physicists recently unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, a first-of-its-kind achievement that heralds a new era of stable quantum computing.
New technique fixes neutral-atom quantum computer flaw
For the first time, a neutral atom quantum computer has demonstrated 'better-than-physical' error rates, meaning its logical qubits are more stable than the individual atoms they are built from.