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Ars Technica : IBM
30 july
15h59
Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust
John Timmer
Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can’t be verified classically.
29 july
17h37
Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies
John Timmer
Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.
25 june
10h00
IBM claims world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip technology
Jeremy Hsu
IBM’s nanostack transistors could boost chip performance or energy efficiency.
25 may
12h00
US’s big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
John Timmer
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
21 may
13h48
US government takes 2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms
Joe Miller and Michael Peel, Financial Times
Beneficiaries include startup backed by firm with links to the Trump family.
30 april
15h37
In motorsport, there’s nowhere to hide as AI becomes new CFD tool
Jonathan M. Gitlin
AI finds value in motorsport, multiplying limited computational fluid dynamics resources.
13 april
17h53
IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays 17M penalty
Jon Brodkin
IBM is first firm to pay penalty under Trump’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
12 november
18h59
Quantum computing tech keeps edging forward
John Timmer
IBM follows through on its June promises, plus more trapped ion news.
16 june
20h04
Reddit user surprised when 1960s computer panel emerged from collapsed family garage
Benj Edwards
Rare RCA control panel from 1966 may be the only surviving example of its kind.
10 june
12h51
IBM now describing its first error-resistant quantum compute system
John Timmer
Company is moving past focus on qubits, shifting to functional compute units.
13 november
22h42
IBM boosts the amount of computation you can get done on quantum hardware
John Timmer
Incremental improvements across the hardware and software stacks add up.
10 october
14h26
Join Ars in DC for infrastructure, cocktails, and spycraft on October 29
Lee Hutchinson
On the discussion agenda: Privacy, compliance, and making infrastructure smarter.
27 september
16h03
IBM opens its quantum-computing stack to third parties
John Timmer
You don’t have to use IBM’s tools to run software on its quantum processor.
14h21
Ars in San Jose recap: Infrastructure, sustainability, AI, cocktails
Lee Hutchinson
We came, we saw, we talked, we schmoozed, we toured the Computer History Museum
17 september
17h54
Zynga owes IBM 45M after using 1980s patented technology for hit games
Ashley Belanger
Zynga plans to appeal and confirms no games will be affected.
10 september
12h00
Speakers announced for the Ars Technica infrastructure event in San Jose
Lee Hutchinson
Come register to join us on September 18, learn some stuff, and hang out
29 may
17h43
8BitDo M Edition mechanical keyboard is a modern take on IBM’s Model M
Scharon Harding
Numpad sold separately.
01 may
16h17
The BASIC programming language turns 60
Benj Edwards
Easy-to-use language that drove Apple, TRS-80, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964.
27 march
22h24
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
John Timmer
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers are all working toward error correction.
11h00
Explaining why your keyboard feels so darn good or way too mushy
Scharon Harding
Ars Technica’s guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, and buckling springs.
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