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‘We’ve created an entirely new state of matter’: Satya Nadella hails Microsoft’s ‘Majorana’ quantum chip breakthrough
Microsoft has unveiled a new chip it says could deliver quantum computers with real-world applications in ‘years, not decades’. Majorana 1 is the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) to be powered by a Topological Core, designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. The announcement is based on the development of the world’s first topoconductor –…
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How the CSA, Thread Group, and Wi-Fi Alliance plan to fix Matter
Matter launched with a mission to provide a reliable, secure way for smart home devices to connect to and communicate with each other across brands and ecosystems. But two years in, problems have plagued the connectivity protocol. Big players like Apple, Amazon, and Google have been slow to offer broad support for Matter device types, there are ongoing reliability and…
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What Is a Gasket Mount in Keyboards, and Why Does It Matter?
Summary Gasket mounts offer a softer, bouncy typing experience compared to other mounting styles. Gasket-mounted keyboards absorb sound, making them quieter and allowing the switch sound to stand out. Gaskets can address manufacturing tolerances, provide DIY opportunities, and are becoming more affordable. Buying a new mechanical keyboard is exciting, but with all the different features out there, it’s easy to…
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How Matter works, where it’s headed, and why it matters
Happy holidays! ‘Tis the season for trimming trees, hanging lights, baking cookies… and spending two weeks at home trying to figure out why you can’t get the lights to automatically come on at night, and which of those stupid bulbs is causing all the rest to not work. Truly the most wonderful time of the year. Every year on The…
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Apple’s iPhone SE 4 will matter very much indeed – Computerworld
With the economy growing fast, the idea of introducing a lower cost but powerful India-made iPhones equipped with a powerful processor and support for AI could resonate quite strongly in India, where Apple’s efforts to build market are already having a positive impact. A range of cool colors and a ‘Made in India’ label on the box could help Apple…
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What is PCI Express? Do PCIe lanes, slots, and versions matter?
PCI Express is one of the most important technologies for modern computing, powering the connections between motherboards and high-performance peripherals like graphics cards, solid-state drives, and network adapters. In this article, I try to shed some light on what PCIe lanes are, what types of PCIe slots are there, and what to expect from each PCIe version. So, if you…
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What Is Latency in Audio and Does It Matter for Gaming, Movies, and Music?
Key Takeaways Audio latency varies depending on how sound is transmitted, with wireless options like Bluetooth having more latency than wired. Issues with audio latency are critical for gaming, where delays can cause gameplay problems in both multiplayer and single-player scenarios. Latency can be problematic for TV and movies, but is less significant for music as quality and stability are…
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What’s the Difference and When Does It Matter?
Key Takeaways Mono has one channel, while stereo has two, creating a more immersive experience through directionality and sound positioning. Stereo offers an immersive soundscape due to its ability to “pan” audio and place it in different positions in front of the listener. Stereo is usually the preferred choice for music, movies, and TV shows, but mono still serves a…
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Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart Multicolor HD Lightstrip (5m) Review: Almost Perfect
Key Takeaways Nanoleaf’s HD Lightstrip has 300 zones for 300 LEDs, and provides bright Matter-compatible lighting. Although the Nanoleaf HD Lightstrip lacks individual zone control, its Razer Chroma integration makes it ideal for gaming setups. Priced at $70, HD Lightstrip is a great smart home upgrade for customizable multicolor lighting experiences. RGB light strips aren’t brand new, but the idea…
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