Quantum computing has been held back by fragile qubits and massive, power-hungry cooling systems. Now, NTT and partner OptQC are trying a radically different approach using light. Could this be the breakthrough that makes quantum tech practical?
Microsoft has dropped a hefty preview update for Windows 11, even though it’s December. The update, KB5070311, brings builds 26100.7309 and 26200.7309, with a clear focus on enhancing the Copilot+ PC experience alongside broader fixes.
A new article argues that the “CPU bottleneck” is a myth for most gamers, leading to wasted money. The real performance king is your graphics card, especially at higher resolutions.
The race to build quantum computers isn’t just about raw power—it’s a race against time to protect our encrypted data. A security chief from ST Engineering laid out the urgent, complex path to quantum resilience at a major conference, highlighting a two-pronged defense strategy.
Apple’s latest iPad Pro can now drive external monitors at 120Hz with Adaptive Sync for the first time. This timing aligns with rumors of a major Studio Display refresh coming as soon as early next year. The update could finally bring ProMotion to Apple’s standalone monitors.
The cross-platform benchmarking tools GFXBench and CompuBench are being discontinued after 21 years of service. Their source code is now available on GitHub under BSD license, while the centralized services and mobile apps are being removed.
The explosive growth of AI is pushing data centers to unprecedented energy demands, with facilities like the 4.5GW Stargate consuming four times the power of an entire city. Grid capacity constraints and retiring coal plants are creating a perfect storm that could reshape how we power our digital fu
Intel’s upcoming Xeon 696X workstation CPU has appeared in benchmarks, showing significant performance gains over current models. The 64-core Granite Rapids chip hits 4.6 GHz boost clocks while maintaining lower power consumption than existing parts. Early tests show it competing closely with AMD’s
Third-party file managers were once essential Android apps for everything from system modding to FTP transfers. But as operating systems abstracted files away and manufacturers bundled their own solutions, these powerful tools lost their mainstream appeal. The golden age of Android file management i
Ubuntu’s upcoming 26.04 LTS release will swap out legacy applications like Totem video player for modern alternatives. The changes reflect Canonical’s push toward consistent GTK4 design and improved user experience. Both old apps will remain available for users who prefer them.
