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The UK government wants quantum technology out of the lab and in the hands of enterprises
The UK government has unveiled plans to invest £121 million in quantum computing projects in an effort to drive real-world applications and adoption rates. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said quantum technologies could lead to everything from improved healthcare systems to systems tackling crime, fraud, and money laundering. “Backing our world-class quantum researchers and businesses is an…
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‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
Surrounding the Washington Monument Saturday were thousands of signs with messages spanning innumerable topics. “Support Ukraine,” “Beware of DOGE,” “Protect Trans Lives,” were just a few of them. Others struck a note of exasperation: “Where do I start…” The nationwide Hands Off protests this weekend turned out millions of protesters across 1,300 different events, organizers estimate, motivated by a wide…
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AI skills training can’t be left in the hands of big tech
The government must intervene in upskilling workers for the AI revolution, with industry experts warning it can’t be left to industry alone. That’s the assessment offered by a panel of digital training experts speaking at AI UK, the annual conference held by the Alan Turing Institute. The rise of AI has many concerned about the impact on jobs, suggesting a…
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Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging
I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or back. It’s got a set of sliding doors, no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more like an oversized toaster than…
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How to Get Your Hands on One of Nvidia’s New Graphics Cards
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Soon after Nvidia’s new RTX 5080 and 5090 gaming GPUs went up for sale last week, they sold out pretty quickly—which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has tried to buy one of its graphics cards before. According to PC parts seller Newegg, the company’s stock sold out “within…
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“The Grace Blackwell Superchip comes to millions of developers”: Nvidia’s new ‘Project Digits’ mini PC is an AI developer’s dream – but it’ll set you back $3,000 a piece to get your hands on one
Nvidia shocked attendees at CES 2025 last week when it announced a new mini PC which it claims is the world’s smallest AI supercomputer. Unveiled by CEO Jensen Huang in a Steve Jobs-esque ‘one more thing’ fashion, the device will feature a Grace Blackwell GB10 ‘superchip’ capable of delivering a petaflop of AI performance. Project Digits, a placeholder name for…
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Google’s Agentspace will put AI agents in the hands of workers – Computerworld
One is to serve as the “launch point” for custom AI agents. These agents combine generative AI (genAI) large language models with multi-step workflows to automate repetitive tasks. Google said the application has an “intuitive interface” and intends it to serve as a space where workers can access pre-built agents created in Google’s VertexAI Agent Builder. A low-code tool is also in the…
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Hands on with Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Not impressive yet
When Microsoft announced Recall earlier this year, the move took the tech world by storm — and not in a good way. Recall is supposed to help you find almost anything you see on your PC by taking screenshots in the background and turning your everyday Windows usage into a searchable database. Out of the gate, Microsoft made some questionable…
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Hands on with AI features in Windows 11 Paint and Notepad
As part of its efforts to add AI everywhere, Microsoft is now bringing AI features to the popular Paint and Notepad apps on Windows 11. Microsoft’s Paint is getting generative erase feature, which allows you to remove unwanted object from the images. It’s similar to Photos app’s existing Generative Erase feature, but it’s now directly integrated into the Paint app…
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Qualcomm apparently wants to get its hands on Intel – Computerworld
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has shown interest in acquiring crisis-stricken competitor Intel, according to report by Reuters. In recent days, representatives of both parties reportedly met to discuss a possible takeover, but any agreement will take time to iron out. Both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times also reported on the talks between Qualcomm and Intel. Exactly how Qualcomm would be able…
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