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Up until now, the users were computational scientists exploring how these quantum circuits can be used for specific scientific domains, Mittal says. That’s starting to change. “At the 5,000-gate operations scale, we are also starting to see the emergence of quantum working in line with classical computing to calculate the properties of systems that are relevant to chemistry,” he says. Today, researchers, scientists, and quantum developers are beginning to leverage quantum computing to help solve…

Chalermphol Liawsutee/Getty Images Google’s NotebookLM is a popular AI-based note-taking service that can collect documents, URLs, audio files, and other content for any type of research. After you submit your source files, the AI is able to analyze, summarize, discuss, and answer questions about them. But one especially cool feature is the ability to take your source files and generate an audio overview in the form of a podcast. The audio features two AI-generated people…

A good password manager is a secure alternative to writing your logins on sticky notes, reusing the same easy-to-guess combinations, or having to constantly reset more complex passwords you forgot. Adding a password management tool to your Mac allows you to quickly access and use your data when browsing, shopping, banking, or working.  Also: The best password managers: Expert tested What is the best password manager for Mac right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested a…

June Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Proton VPN offers both a free and paid VPN service with advanced online security features to prevent cyberthreats, and a network of reliable servers for browsing and streaming. It’s averagely priced compared to other VPN providers, costing $107.76 ($4.49/month) for two years and $59.88 ($4.99/month) for the annual plan. Proton VPN is compatible with a relatively small range of devices, and the free app doesn’t support streaming. Proton VPN is…

Two-thirds (66%) of respondents stated that an unparalleled level of security is the most important feature offered by mainframes, and 35% reported that increased security is an advantage of modernizing the mainframe. The vendors also added a number of other general security services. For example, Kyndryl now integrates services with Microsoft Purview to assess and manage compliance across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. A global team of security experts recommend the most relevant assessments and advise…

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images I have been a DigitalOcean customer for years. When I first encountered the company back in 2016, it provided a very easy-to-spin-up Linux server with a variety of distros as options. It differentiated itself from web hosting providers by offering infrastructure — rather than software — as a service.  Dillon Erb, DigitalOcean VP Image: Dillon Erb Most web hosting providers give you a control panel to navigate the web hosting experience for…

PM Images/Getty Images Update: As of October 1, 2024, Microsoft has made it more difficult to bypass these compatibility checks, but there are workarounds for most modern PCs. Some older devices, especially those built using AMD processors, might be out of luck, however. I’ve updated the instructions in this post to account for the changes.  On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay…

Virgin Media O2 At a time when AI scams are on the rise, one mobile operator is fighting back — with an AI grandma. In a blog post, UK mobile operator Virgin Media O2 introduced “Daisy,” an AI granny whose sole purpose is to answer the phone and keep scammers busy.   Also: AI songs are infiltrating Spotify – here’s why it’s an issue for fans and creators Here’s how Daisy works. If a phone…