Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have created one of the most complex quantum networks to date, connecting 18 users through quantum entanglement. The breakthrough demonstrates network fusion using entanglement swapping, though experts remain skeptical about its real-world practicality.
Google’s quantum computer has discovered a strange new phase of matter that only exists out of equilibrium. This breakthrough demonstrates quantum computers aren’t just computational tools—they’re becoming experimental laboratories for fundamental physics.
The Raspberry Pi 5 is getting major Linux compatibility improvements thanks to SUSE engineers. Both U-Boot bootloader support and upstream Ethernet driver patches have been submitted, addressing key limitations for serious Linux users.
Alternative Payments has acquired data analytics firm Delmar Insights to launch a combined payments and intelligence platform for MSPs. The deal comes as the company triples both revenue and its MSP customer base over the past year. Integration is scheduled for early 2026.
Two significant releases hit the open source world this week. The Wild linker continues its rapid development with version 0.7, while Tellusim’s Core SDK becomes available on GitHub for graphics and compute applications.
Bitcoin’s November sell-off accelerated as investors pulled money from risk assets including cryptocurrencies. The token fell 2.5% to $103,952 amid broader concerns about AI stock sustainability.
Recent outages in Spain and Portugal revealed how quickly society breaks down without internet connectivity. Now a team of about 150 volunteers called the Internet Resiliency Club is developing emergency communication systems using mesh networks and radio technology.
In a groundbreaking move, Iceland is rolling out Claude AI to teachers across the entire country. This national pilot program aims to reduce administrative burdens and transform classroom teaching with AI support.
Researchers have shattered thermal conductivity records with boron arsenide crystals that outperform diamond. This breakthrough could transform how we manage heat in everything from smartphones to data centers.
Microsoft is reversing course on its controversial Windows Update naming changes after overwhelming backlash from IT administrators. The company had planned to remove key details like dates and architecture information that IT pros rely on daily.
