Whether we're working, studying, socializing or gaming, computers play a significant role in our lives. That's why Live Science helps you navigate the world of computing, from choosing the best laptop for coding to hunting down the latest PC deals. Our team also takes a wider look at computing, delving into the history of computers, the auctioning of a microchip that birthed modern computing, quantum computers and a computer chip that can think like a human brain. Our expert writers and editors will guide you through the past, present and future of computers with the latest computing news, features and articles.
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IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' — and they've dared others to prove them wrongUsing IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
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AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flagsBy enhancing the functionality of agentic browsers, they have become insecure and could be sharing personal information.
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Quantum computing wielded to create extremely rare material critical to nuclear fusionNuclear fusion inches closer after scientists combine supercomputing, AI and quantum computing to blueprint a way to create more tritium.
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Dead-end bitcoin mining wastes as much energy as Switzerland's entire hydropower generation capacityResearchers reveal that we waste a huge amount of energy on redundant bitcoin mining operations — where different miners try to grab the same bitcoin.
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Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world's fastestChina's Line Shine supercomputer is the most powerful in the world and the first the country has hosted since 2017.
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New chip harnesses quantum computing's biggest weakness — and tries to turn it into a strengthA new quantum computing chip turns destructive noise into a programmable feature, helping scientists study signal loss and error correction to build more effective systems in the future.
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IBM creates world's first sub-1nm computer chip — cramming 100 billion transistors into a tiny fingernail-sized spaceIBM's NanoStack architecture has helped scientists cram 100 billion transistors onto a computer chip, delivering 50% better performance and consuming 70% less energy than the current generation.
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In a first, scientists translated an entire viral genome so a quantum computer could read and analyze itScientists have uploaded a viral genome to a quantum computer, marking an important step for the future of quantum-enabled advancements in biology.
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China unveils first-of-its-kind 'dual-core' quantum computer — its makers say it improves stability and efficiencyA new Chinese quantum computing system pairs two independent neutral-atom arrays in one processor, aiming to boost stability, efficiency and scalability.
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