IBM’s new ‘quantum fridges’ are nearly 200 times colder than deep space and could pave the way for fault-tolerant quantum computing

IBM has revealed a new modular, ultracold system designed to link hundreds of quantum computer chips together to solve one of the field’s biggest infrastructure bottlenecks.The company says its new “quantum fridges” will let it deliver the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029. These stable systems use quantum error correction techniques to fix noise in real time and run quantum operations without interruption.Achieving fault tolerance would allow computer scientists to carry out new research across a wide array of fields. Whether in chemistry, materials science or theoretical physics, researchers could conduct quantum operations well beyond the scope of modern…

China robot makers show off latest humanoids as tech event draws surprise visit from Nvidia CEO’s daughter

Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to demonstrate a shift from crowd-pleasing displays to broader commercial use. More than 300 mostly domestic companies are attending the World Robot Conference, which runs through Sunday, displaying over…

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree jumps 460% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO

Leading Chinese robotics firm Unitree – known for its backflipping humanoid robots and robotic dogs – surged 460% on Wednesday after making its public debut in Shanghai. Unitree – whose dexterous robots have gone viral with displays of dancing and martial arts, while raising national security concerns in Congress –…

Bad habit more than doubles your odds of stomach cancer: study

A treat two thirds of Americans — and most kids — enjoy every day is linked to stomach cancer, new research shows. We know that a number of lifestyle choices play a big role in cancer. More than 40% of cancer cases and deaths are linked to habits we can…

Rangers bring back Scott Morrow in defensive boost

The Rangers bolstered their defensive depth on Wednesday, signing Scott Morrow to a one-year, two-way deal. According to The Post’s Mollie Walker, the contract is for $850,000 at the NHL level and $125,000 at the AHL level. The 23-year-old Morrow, a right-handed defenseman who played 29 games for the Rangers…

Baker Mayfield reunites with family after ugly fight over  million

For all the success Baker Mayfield has enjoyed on the gridiron in recent years, there have also been victories away from the field that have helped him find peace. The Buccaneers’ quarterback revealed that he has reconnected with his family after a nasty $12 million lawsuit spilled out into the…

Hunt for ultra-rare,  million Shohei Ohtani card to begin this week

Collectors of Shohei Ohtani memorabilia will have a new Holy Grail to hunt for beginning this week. Officials at Topps announced on Tuesday that an Ohtani baseball card worth millions of dollars will be placed into a random pack and will hit store shelves starting on Wednesday. The card is…

Powerful House panel threatens to subpoena former Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz

WASHINGTON — The powerful House Oversight Committee is threatening to subpoena Alan Dershowitz — once a criminal-defense lawyer for sex fiend Jeffrey Epstein — after the attorney abruptly canceled an upcoming interview. Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) seethed in a Tuesday letter to Dershowitz that he was attempting to “hide…

Apple to launch ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program to spur sales: report

Apple is launching a device leasing program called ‘Apple Upgrade’ on July 28 in the US to boost sales, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The new service arrives as Apple has raised prices on its iPads, MacBooks and other devices except the iPhone, no longer able to shield customers…

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