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8. RIKEN and NTT launch world first general-purpose optical quantum computer RIKEN and NTT launched the world’s first general-purpose optical quantum computer in November. The system operates at nearly room temperature and processes at speeds up to several hundred terahertz. The computer uses continuous-variable analog design with time-division multiplexing, where computations occur through quantum teleportation. It can handle approximately 100 continuous quantity inputs. The system is accessible through a cloud service and is designed for…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET OpenAI is constantly adding new features to ChatGPT to make it more functional for everyday needs. The recently added Canvas feature — unveiled in October — has transformed my ChatGPT workflow, and as of this week, it’s available to all ChatGPT users for free, with some updates.  Canvas is a new interface that makes collaborating on your writing and coding projects easier with ChatGPT.  How to use ChatGPT to create: Code | Excel formulas | Essays | Resumes | Apps | Charts and Tables  During the fourth…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Dell’s XPS 13 (9350) with the Intel Core Ultra 7 “Lunar Lake” chip is on sale at Best Buy for $999. Intel’s new high-performance processor brings snappy performance and a fantastic battery to the most compact member of the XPS lineup. The two USB-A ports won’t cut it for many users. We’ve tested a handful of Dell XPS laptops this year, including two other configurations of the XPS 13: one with the…

Jorg Greuel/Getty Images It’s only been about two years since generative artificial intelligence (AI) hit the mainstream as a new paradigm of productivity, but here we are — it’s everywhere.  I test AI tools as part of my work. I’ll dig into just about any AI-related technology and see what I can make it do. Many of you have read my ongoing shootouts comparing AIs for programming and AI content checkers, among other kinds of tools.  Also: The best…

June Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Private Internet Access (PIA) is among the least expensive premium VPN services, costing only $79 for a 3-year plan. The VPN offers open-source apps with flexible settings to customize your security. Aside from the extensive server network, you can also connect unlimited devices (it’s one of the best options for smart TVs). PIA’s headquarters in the US isn’t ideal for privacy, and the app’s many settings can be hard for…

Bitdefender ZDNET’s key takeaways Bitdefender Total Security bundles antivirus and anti-malware with other digital privacy tools for $109.99 per year for individuals and $139.99 per year for a family of up to five, though Bitdefender often runs promotions on its annual plans. (At the time of writing, subscriptions were discounted to $49.99 and $69.99, respectively.)  Bitdefender offers solid protection against threats across platforms through a collection of clean, user-friendly apps and extensions.  Bitdefender is significantly…

Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has affected every industry, but the exploitation of data in Major League Baseball (MLB) is the definition of game-changing. “New data sources are coming online all the time,” said Oliver Dykstra, data engineer at MLB team Texas Rangers, who told ZDNET how it’s his job to turn the information the organization collects into a competitive advantage. Also: Your AI transformation depends on these 5 business tactics…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe is available now, starting at $400. It combines the familiar features of the Kindle e-reader with a bright display and a suite of premium note-taking features. The aforementioned features take some getting used to, and the price for the higher memory models isn’t cheap. more buying choices Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe can be considered a 2-in-1, as it’s both a note-taking tablet and a dedicated e-reader. It does…

theasis/Getty Images Microsoft’s muddled messaging on Windows 11 hardware compatibility requirements has been causing confusion for its customers for the past three years. This week, a simple update to an old support article sparked a frenzy of breathless headlines proclaiming that the company had given up on those hardware compatibility requirements and would soon allow any old PC to upgrade. That’s not true. But it didn’t stop some tech-focused blogs from getting swept up in…

Since the launch of ChatGPT, AI chatbots have soared in popularity because of their ability to do a wide range of tasks that can help you with your personal and work life. AI chatbots can write code, compose emails, draft reports, generate art, write Excel formulas, and much more — at your command.  Also: ChatGPT finally gets easier to organize on the 7th day of OpenAI ChatGPT achieved worldwide recognition, motivating competitors to create their own versions. As a…