Tag: computing
A Revolution in Computer Graphics Is Bringing 3D Reality Capture to the Masses
As a weapon of war, destroying cultural heritage sites is a common method by armed invaders to deprive a community of their distinct identity. It was no [more…]
Atom Computing Says Its New Quantum Computer Has Over 1,000 Qubits
The scale of quantum computers is growing quickly. In 2022, IBM took the top spot with its 433-qubit Osprey chip. Yesterday, Atom Computing announced they’ve one-upped IBM [more…]
This Brain-Like IBM Chip Could Drastically Cut the Cost of AI
The brain is an exceptionally powerful computing machine. Scientists have long tried to recreate its inner workings in mechanical minds. A team from IBM may have cracked [more…]
Quantum Computers in 2023: Where They Are Now and What’s Next
In June, an IBM computing executive claimed quantum computers were entering the “utility” phase, in which high-tech experimental devices become useful. In September, Australia’s chief scientist Cathy [more…]
Quantum Computers Could Crack Encryption Sooner Than Expected With New Algorithm
One of the most well-established and disruptive uses for a future quantum computer is the ability to crack encryption. A new algorithm could significantly lower the barrier [more…]
New Codes Could Accelerate the Advent of Practical Quantum Computing
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for quantum computers is their tendency to be error-prone and the massive computational overhead required to clean up their mistakes. IBM [more…]
IBM’s Brain-Inspired Analog Chip Aims to Make AI More Sustainable
ChatGPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and other generative AIs have taken the world by storm. They create fabulous poetry and images. They’re seeping into every nook of our [more…]
The Digital Future May Rely on Optical Switches a Million Times Faster Than Today’s Transistors
If you’ve ever wished you had a faster phone, computer, or internet connection, you’ve encountered the personal experience of hitting a limit of technology. But there might [more…]
Microsoft Wants to Build a Quantum Supercomputer Within a Decade
Since the start of the quantum race, Microsoft has placed its bets on the elusive but potentially game-changing topological qubit. Now the company claims its Hail Mary [more…]
An IBM Quantum Computer Beat a Supercomputer in a Benchmark Test
Quantum computers may soon tackle problems that stump today’s powerful supercomputers—even when riddled with errors. Computation and accuracy go hand in hand. But a new collaboration between [more…]
Can Quantum Computing Enhance Security and Scalability in Financial Transactions?
The security and scalability of financial transactions are critical in the digital age. Traditional computing methods have processing power and encryption capabilities limits. The emergence of quantum [more…]
Scientists Just Showed How to Make a Quantum Computer Using Sound Waves
A weird and wonderful array of technologies are competing to become the standard-bearer for quantum computing. The latest contender wants to encode quantum information in sound waves. [more…]
Scientists Merge Biology and Technology by 3D Printing Electronics Inside Living Worms
Finding ways to integrate electronics into living tissue could be crucial for everything from brain implants to new medical technologies. A new approach has shown that it’s [more…]
This Chipmaking Step Is Crucial to the Future of Computing—and Just Got 40x Faster Thanks to Nvidia
If computer chips make the modern world go around, then Nvidia and TSMC are flywheels keeping it spinning. It’s worth paying attention when the former says they’ve [more…]
The Limits of Computing: Why Even in the Age of AI, Some Problems Are Just Too Difficult
Empowered by artificial intelligence technologies, computers today can engage in convincing conversations with people, compose songs, paint paintings, play chess and go, and diagnose diseases, to name [more…]
Biocomputing With Mini-Brains as Processors Could Be More Powerful Than Silicon-Based AI
The human brain is a master of computation. It’s no wonder that from brain-inspired algorithms to neuromorphic chips, scientists are borrowing the brain’s playbook to give machines [more…]
Google Scrambles to Catch Up in the Wake of OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Google is one of the biggest companies on Earth. Google’s search engine is the front door to the internet. And according to recent reports, Google is scrambling. [more…]
Interview: Dr Andy Levers, Executive Director, IDEAS
We’re sitting in a conference room in the recently inaugurated Digital Innovation Facility (DIF), a £12.7m centre of excellence for emerging engineering technologies. Headed by Dr Andy [more…]
Researchers identify best method for teaching children how to use AR
A team of computer scientists in the US have found the strongest approach to help children operate augmented reality (AR) in a classroom setting. The researchers, based [more…]
