Google has made a significant stride in quantum computing. They showed off their new "Willow" chip. This chip can run a special algorithm called "Quantum Echoes. " The cool part? This algorithm can be tested and repeated on other quantum computers. The big deal here is speed. The algorithm ran much
A planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary has been put on hold. This comes after Trump initially said the meeting would happen soon. Now, a White House official says there are no plans for a meeting "in the immediate future. " This change of pla
The recent AWS outage caused a stir worldwide, affecting everything from banking to language learning apps. This event has sparked a conversation about how much we rely on a few big US tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft control a big part of the cloud computing market. Even if a service isn't dir
Early Monday, a significant hiccup in Amazon's cloud computing service, AWS, sent shockwaves across the internet. This wasn't just any glitch; it was a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained Amazon's infrastructure has become in our digital lives. Popular apps like Duolingo, Roblox, and Fortnite, al
The internet had a rough Monday. Amazon's cloud service, AWS, had some big problems. This caused trouble for many online platforms, including Coinbase and Robinhood. Coinbase said their services were back up, but some old transactions were still stuck. Robinhood also said they were having issues bec
Volodymyr Zelensky, the leader of Ukraine, recently visited the White House. He wanted to get some powerful Tomahawk missiles from the U. S. These missiles can hit targets very far away. Zelensky thought they could help Ukraine fight back against Russia. But Donald Trump, the U. S. President, said
Russia's approach to recruiting soldiers for the Ukraine war has taken a deceptive turn. Instead of openly asking for fighters, they're offering jobs like drivers, cooks, and even psychologists. These roles are advertised as safe and far from the front lines. However, many of these recruits end up i
Brain-inspired computers, called Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs), are great for low-power devices like wearables and sensors. But one key part, the leaky time constant (LTC), hasn't been fully studied. The LTC helps these computers process information over time. Scientists tested how changing the LTC
California is once again in the spotlight for its groundbreaking scientific achievements, with multiple Nobel Prizes awarded to researchers connected to the state. This success story is not just about individual brilliance; it's a testament to the power of investment in science and education. Three
The tech world is buzzing with exciting developments. One standout is AI model distillation. This process shrinks large, costly AI models into smaller, more affordable ones. The goal? To make AI tools accessible to more people and businesses. Chris Lattner, a former Apple executive, is leading the
