quantum
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Scott Morrison Wants Australia to Develop Its Own ‘Critical Tech’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison reckons quantum technology, autonomous cars, robotics, 5G (and 6G), cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are the future. So much so that on Wednesday he’s announced a ‘critical technologies’ plan that includes funding for quantum computing to the tune of $70 million. But this Blueprint for Critical Technologies is mostly to keep production…
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The Perfect Nerf Knock-Offs
Photo: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo) Nerf ranks up there with Lego, Hot Wheels, and Barbie, as one of the most recognisable brands in the toy industry, but can you have just as much fun pinging your co-worker with foam ammo fired from one of its competitor’s products? I went hands on with two Nerf alternatives: the…
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Australian Scientists Can Predict The Future Of Quantum Systems
Imagine if “big data” could predict the future, perhaps even stopping your smartphone from breaking down before it happens? Sydney Scientists have demonstrated the ability to “see” the future of quantum systems, and used that knowledge to preempt their demise, in a major technical achievement they say could help bring quantum technology closer to reality.
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Versatile New Quantum Chip Could Create Modular Quantum Computers
Quantum computers could immeasurably speed up the rate at which calculations run — but so far, their promise has yet to be realised. Now, a team of researchers has built a versatile quantum chip that it reckons could be pieced together to create a powerful computational device.