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- 1CEA-Leti and Quobly Deepen Partnership on Silicon Quantum TechnologiesβΌCEA-Leti and Quobly Strengthen Their Collaboration to Accelerate the Development of Next-Generation Silicon Quantum Technologies
French research institute CEA-Leti and quantum computing startup Quobly have announced an expanded collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation silicon-based quantum technologies. The partnership builds on their existing work and focuses on advancing silicon qubit technology as a route toward scalable quantum computing. Details of the agreement, including financial terms and specific milestones, have not been disclosed in initial reports.
- 2Neutral atoms lead the quantum qubit race, says HassingerβΌSebastian Hassinger (The New Quantum Era): why neutral atoms lead the qubit race for now
Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era podcast, argues that neutral-atom platforms currently hold the lead among quantum computing qubit technologies. He points to the approach's combination of scalability, long coherence times and flexible connectivity as reasons it is outpacing rival architectures such as superconducting and trapped-ion systems, at least for now.
- 3Andrew Dzurak Wins Top Physics Award for Silicon Spin QubitsβΌSilicon Spin Qubits Earn Diraqβs Andrew Dzurak Top Physics Award
Physicist Andrew Dzurak, founder of Australian quantum computing company Diraq, has received a top physics award for his work on silicon spin qubits. The technology uses silicon chips to encode quantum information in electron spin, an approach seen as a promising path to scalable quantum computers because it builds on existing semiconductor manufacturing. The honour underscores growing recognition of silicon-based quantum computing research.
- 4Fermilab physicist wins DOE award to probe dark matter with qubitsβΌFermilab physicist wins DOE Early Career Award to study dark matter with entangled qubits
A Fermilab physicist has received a US Department of Energy Early Career Award to pursue new research into dark matter using entangled qubits. The funding supports an early-career scientist exploring whether quantum computing techniques can help detect dark matter, one of physics' biggest unsolved problems. The award highlights the Department of Energy's investment in young researchers working at the intersection of quantum information science and particle physics.
- 5Bitcoin Quantum Attack Estimate Cut to 1,151 QubitsβΌBitcoin Quantum Attack Cost Halved to 1,151 Qubits [2026]
New analysis suggests the qubit count needed to break Bitcoin's cryptography has been halved to around 1,151 logical qubits, based on improved estimates published for 2026. The finding revives debate over how soon quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin wallets and whether the network should accelerate a migration to quantum-resistant cryptography, a topic developers and researchers have discussed for years.
- 6Quantum computing shifts toward practical commercial useβRecent developments in # Quantum # Computing have shifted the focus toward practical commercial utility through hybrid q
Quantum computing is moving from research promise toward practical commercial applications. Recent developments highlight hybrid quantum-classical supercomputing architectures, improved logical qubit error correction, and scaling hardware platforms such as neutral-atom systems. Commenters frame the shift as the field entering a phase focused on real utility for industry rather than pure experimentation.
- 7IBM Opens Quantum Chip Fab to Mass-Produce QubitsβΌIBMβs Quantum Fab Anderon Aims to Be the TSMC Of Qubits
IBM is pitching its Quantum Fab Anderon as the foundry of the quantum era, aiming to do for qubits what TSMC did for classical semiconductors: manufacture advanced quantum processors at scale for the wider industry. The facility is meant to solve one of quantum computing's biggest bottlenecks, the lack of reliable, high-volume chip production, and could position IBM as the central supplier as quantum hardware demand grows.
- 8Microsoft opens Majorana quantum chips to DARPA testingβΌMicrosoft opens Majorana quantum chips to DARPA for independent testing
Microsoft has offered its Majorana-based quantum chips to DARPA for independent evaluation, a move that would subject the company's contested topological qubit claims to outside scrutiny. The announcement drew attention in semiconductor and quantum computing circles, where experts have debated whether Microsoft's Majorana approach represents a genuine breakthrough or an unproven path. Independent testing by the US defense agency could lend credibility to, or undermine, the technology.
- 9New Quantum Codes Tolerate Qubit Loss and GainβQuantum Codes Correct Errors Even With Qubit Loss Or Gain
Researchers have described quantum error-correcting codes that keep working even when the number of qubits in a system changes, rather than remaining fixed. The approach corrects errors despite qubit loss or gain, addressing a practical weakness in quantum computing hardware where components are routinely lost or degraded. If confirmed and implemented, such codes could make quantum computers more robust and bring reliable, large-scale quantum computation closer to reality.
- 10Quantum Meets AI Supercomputing: Beyond Great QubitsβBringing Quantum Into AI Supercomputing Needs More Than Great Qubits.
Quantum computing firm Alice & Bob argues that integrating quantum processors into AI supercomputing will require more than high-quality qubits. The company highlights challenges beyond raw hardware performance, such as system integration, error correction and software infrastructure, as key to making quantum practical for large-scale AI workloads.
- 11New qubit could cut quantum computing errors by 100 timesβΌThis new qubit could be 100 times less error-prone in superfluid quantum computer breakthrough
Researchers report the development of a new type of qubit that could be around 100 times less error-prone than existing designs, using superfluid technology. Error rates are one of the biggest obstacles to building practical quantum computers, so any significant reduction is seen as a meaningful step toward more reliable, scalable quantum machines.
- 12New quantum chip uses quasiparticles to link distant qubitsβΌNew quantum chip taps into weird quasiparticles to get qubits to communicate over long distances
Researchers have unveiled a quantum chip that uses exotic quasiparticles to enable qubits to communicate over long distances, a persistent challenge in quantum computing since qubits typically interact only at very short ranges. The approach could help scale up quantum processors by allowing information to move reliably between distant parts of a machine, though details of the team's results and practical performance have not yet been widely reported.
- 13VTT Names Jani Kivioja Head of Quantum ResearchβΌVTT Appoints Jani Kivioja to Lead Quantum Technologies Research
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has appointed Jani Kivioja to lead its quantum technologies research. The move puts Kivioja in charge of one of Europe's active national quantum programmes, covering areas such as superconducting qubits and quantum computing development. News of the appointment was reported by quantum industry media, drawing attention from followers of Finland's growing quantum sector.
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Researchers have derived a new formula for the return probability of a qubit, a measure of how likely a quantum bit is to return to its initial state. The result, reported by Quantum Zeitgeist, is relevant to quantum computing specialists studying qubit dynamics and decoherence. Details of the research team, publication venue, and practical implications have not yet been widely reported.
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Researchers have proposed a new definition for scalable logical qubits, the error-corrected building blocks needed for practical quantum computers. A clearer standard for what counts as a scalable logical qubit could help labs and companies measure progress toward fault-tolerant machines and compare results across different quantum computing platforms.
- 16Diraq Opens Quantum Computing Lab in New MexicoβDiraq Expands To New Mexico With A Quantum Lab For Silicon Chips
Australian quantum computing company Diraq is expanding into the United States with a new laboratory in New Mexico focused on silicon chip-based quantum processors. The facility will support the company's work developing qubits using standard semiconductor manufacturing techniques. The move strengthens New Mexico's growing position as a hub for quantum technology and gives Diraq closer access to US research partners and supply chains.
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Hackaday is asking whether superconducting transistors could play a role in the future of quantum computing. The piece explores the idea of combining superconducting electronics with quantum hardware, a topic of interest as researchers seek faster, low-power control circuits for qubits. No specific breakthrough or named research group is cited in connection with the question.
- 18Zinc oxide quantum dots speed charge detection for spin qubitsβZinc oxide quantum dots enable faster charge detection, laying groundwork for spin qubits
Researchers report that quantum dots made of zinc oxide allow much faster detection of electron charge states, a key step toward building spin qubits for quantum computing. The material's properties make readout quicker than in conventional systems, potentially helping quantum devices operate at higher speeds.