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InnovationD-Wave Claims to Achieve ‘Quantum Supremacy’ — Some Researchers Disagree
Quantum computing leader D-Wave recently announced what it called an achievement of “quantum supremacy.”
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MicrosoftMicrosoft’s Recent Quantum Claims: Breakthrough or Overreach?
Since Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing news, some members of the scientific community have raised questions about the validity of the tech giant’s claims. Here’s why.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (pictured) said that the U.S. “will not allow adversaries to exploit American technology to bolster their own militaries and threaten American lives.” Image: World Economic Forum/Flickr/Creative Commons Hardware
Artificial IntelligenceChina’s AI Ambitions Curbed as US Cracks Down on Military-Linked Tech Firms
Eleven entities in China and one in Taiwan face trade restrictions over the development of AI chips and supercomputers for military-affiliated end users.
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The Tab M9 is a 9-inch tablet released in 2023. Image: Amazon Hardware
HardwareAmazon Prime Big Spring Sale: Best Tech Deals
Save on home office supplies and ways to ease the work day with deals up to 50% off from Amazon.com’s seasonal and recurring sales.
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MobilityHuawei’s Pura X Ditches Android for HarmonyOS, Debuts AI Assistant With DeepSeek
Huawei flips the foldable game with Pura X — a wide-screen flip phone powered by HarmonyOS 5, packed with AI, pro cameras, and zero reliance on Android.
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Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group. Image: SoftBank YouTube Hardware
Artificial IntelligenceSoftBank Expands AI Portfolio with $6.5B Acquisition of Chip Startup Ampere
Ampere designs high-performance processors tailored for cloud computing, AI workloads, and data centers.
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AppleEU Cracks Down on Apple for Anti-Competitive Behavior – Here’s What Apple Told Us in Response
A spokesperson for Apple also told TechRepublic that the European Commission’s decision will “... wrap us in red tape, slowing down Apple’s ability to innovate for users in Europe.”
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Artificial IntelligenceNew World’s Smallest Supercomputer: Pre-Order NVIDIA’s DGX Spark Today
NVIDIA is touting its personal AI supercomputers that CEO Jensen Huang calls a "new class of computers."
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AppleiPhone 17 Air Rumours: Price, Width, Battery Life of Apple’s Thinnest Ever Smartphone
The device will be two millimetres thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, putting its width at 6.25 mm, according to an Apple insider.
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HardwareWho is Intel’s New CEO? 5 Key Things to Know About Lip-Bu Tan
Lip-Bu Tan plans to make Intel a “world-class” products company and foundry, as well as delight customers.
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President Donald Trump getting out of the Tesla he purchased. He is accompanied by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Image: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump Hardware
InnovationWill Musk’s Ties to Trump & DOGE Lead to Long-Term Problems for Tesla?
While Trump’s support for “great patriot” Musk this week bumped up Tesla’s share price, the benefits may not be felt long term.
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Intel foundry. Image: Intel Hardware
HardwareIntel Foundry Shake-Up: TSMC Proposes Shared Takeover with Chip Giants
The Taiwanese chipmaker intends to run operations of Intel’s fab division but does not want to own more than 50% of it and is looking for more than one partner.
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AppleiPhone 17 Leaks Show Off Groundbreaking Designs
Multiple Apple tipsters are teasing major upgrades to the iPhone, fueling anticipation ahead of the company’s official announcement.
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Tarlogic team giving their presentation during RootedCON. Image: Tarlogic Hardware
SecurityBillions of Devices at Risk of Hacking & Impersonation Due to Hidden Commands
Researchers warn these commands could be exploited to manipulate memory, impersonate devices, and bypass security controls.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. Image: Nvidia Hardware
HardwareNVIDIA’s Budget Card is All Smoke-and-Mirrors: Here’s Why It’s Selling Out Anyway
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 debuts as a budget card with inflated claims. Relying on DLSS, it struggles in performance but still sells out amid market chaos.