cybersecurity

The quantum era begins: Tech giants, governments, and investors accelerate the next computing revolution

v4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The global quantum computing industry has officially entered a pivotal phase, marking the dawn of the “quantum era.” Backed by technology leaders, government initiatives, and surging venture capital investments, this breakthrough promises to reshape key sectors—ranging from medicine and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and high-speed data processing. IBM sets the pace with a quantum-centric supercomputer…

Google’s quantum leap: ‘Willow’ chip unlocks future of ultra-fast computation

v1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

In a striking move that signals a new era in computing, Google has unveiled its latest quantum computer chip, ‘Willow’, a powerful processor capable of executing tasks in minutes that would take the most advanced classical supercomputers billions of years. This milestone is more than a technological flex—it’s a transformative leap with profound implications across…

The privacy risks of AI-powered smart glasses

v2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Smart glasses equipped with AI-driven facial recognition are raising serious privacy concerns, as demonstrated by a recent experiment conducted by two Harvard students. Their project, I-XRAY, showcased how these wearable devices can be used to identify individuals and retrieve their personal data in real-time, sparking debates about the ethical implications of such technology. The I-XRAY…