Intel launches new quantum chip that could one day make x86 obsolete

Global chipmaker Intel has lifted the wraps off its Tunnel Falls 12-qubit silicon-based chip, which it says “marks the next step toward building a full-stack commercial quantum computing system.” This is a move that represents the company’s first silicon spin qubit device that it has released to the research community, so while it may not … Read more

Windows 10 update is reportedly causing havoc for some users

Windows 10’s latest patch is causing some problems with slow installations, or even complete failures to install, among other more worrying sounding bugs. This is patch KB5027215, which doesn’t do anything except fix some security issues (remember, Windows 10 is not getting any new features from now on, save for maybe minor tweaks here and … Read more

Technics’ new earbuds are smaller and cheaper, but still pack the best premium feature

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Anyone who read Techradar’s glowing Technics EAH-AZ80 review or noted our coverage of that flagship set of earbuds alongside the also-new EAH-AZ60M2 will know about the first-time-ever feature that most impressed us in this new lineup: rock-solid Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity to three devices simultaneously. But so often, such world-first features are the preserve of … Read more

Google Home gets powerful smart home automations, but there’s a catch

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Expanding on Google Home’s recent redesign, Google has begun offering users a way to build custom automations for their smart homes. This means you’ll be able to create very specific instructions for your smart home devices, according to a recent Google Nest Community post. For example, someone can instruct Google Home to activate their Roomba … Read more