Quantum Leap Forward: Error-Correcting Qubits Revolutionize Quantum Computing
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at startup Nord Quantique have designed a physical qubit that functions as an error-correcting "logical qubit," suggesting that the creation of a practical quantum computer could be achieved using merely a few hundred qubits, rather than the millions previously thought necessary.
Rabbit r1 Revealed: The AI-Centric Device That's Actually an Android App
The Rabbit r1, a device centered around artificial intelligence (AI), has recently been revealed to be, in essence, an Android app. This discovery comes after tests by Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority, where they managed to install the Rabbit launcher APK on a Pixel 6a and found that the device's interface is essentially a customized Android app running on top of a modified AOSP (Android Open Source Project) firmware.
Microsoft and IBM release MS-DOS 4.00 source code
In a celebration of innovation and preserving computing history, Microsoft has released the source code for MS-DOS 4.00 in partnership with IBM. The release – available under the permissive MIT license – includes the operating system’s source code, binary files, and original documentation.
Japanese Man Arrested for Allegedly Modifying Pokémon Game to Sell Customized Creatures
A 36-year-old man was arrested by Japanese police for tampering with save data in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, violating corporate espionage laws.
Sharp Rise in Japan's Machinery Orders May Alleviate Concerns Over Domestic Demand
Japan's machinery orders surged 7.7% in February, the most in a year, surpassing economists' expectations, per Cabinet Office data.
On This Day: April 15th, the Titanic Sinks in the North Atlantic, Resulting in Over 1,500 Deaths
Titanic survivors Burgess, Russell, and Ryan pose with film crew at Odeon Theatre, London. Russell, a fashion journalist and first-class passenger, holds her "lucky pig." Burgess, a chef's assistant, and Ryan, a passenger, survived the sinking on April 15, 1912.