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Quantum Computing 17 June 2025 - 20 August 2025

Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

A 2018 Science paper on Majorana evidence received a 20-page correction, renewing scrutiny of its data. Fujitsu announced a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits. Caltech extended quantum memory coherence by 30 times using phonons. Pan Jianwei’s team achieved 99.97% single-qubit fidelity with 2,024 rubidium atoms in large-scale arrays.
20 August 2025
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Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

IBM unveiled Condor, the first 1,121-qubit superconducting processor, in 2023 and targets over 4,000 qubits by 2025. Google’s Willow chip hit 105 qubits in 2024 and crossed the quantum error correction threshold. IonQ and Quantinuum advanced trapped-ion devices, with Quantinuum demonstrating 12 fully error-corrected logical qubits in 2024. PsiQuantum announced its Omega silicon-photonic chipset in January 2025.
5 August 2025
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Quantum Computing’s Explosive 48 Hours – Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Quantum Computing’s Explosive 48 Hours – Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Fujitsu announced R&D on a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, aiming for completion in fiscal 2030. IonQ and Oak Ridge ran quantum-enhanced power-grid optimization on a 36-qubit system. Rigetti reported 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity and plans to scale beyond 100 qubits by 2025. SpinQ and QuamCore raised major funding for chip development and large-scale quantum systems.
5 August 2025
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Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Fujitsu began developing a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, targeting completion in fiscal 2030. Rigetti reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit processor and plans to exceed 100 qubits by end-2025. The U.S. Senate introduced a bill mandating pilot quantum-resistant encryption in critical infrastructure by 2027. Japan announced a ¥50 billion package to support quantum technology and a new Quantum Collaboration Center.
4 August 2025
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Quantum Computing Breakthroughs and Bombshells: Everything That Happened on August 2–3, 2025

Quantum Computing Breakthroughs and Bombshells: Everything That Happened on August 2–3, 2025

Fujitsu began developing a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, aiming for completion in 2030 under a Japanese government-backed project. Rigetti announced 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity and plans to exceed 100 qubits by year-end. Karnataka launched a $114 million quantum mission with a 1,000-qubit target. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 invested in Israeli quantum software firm Classiq.
3 August 2025
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Quantum Race Heats Up: 10,000+ Qubit Leap, Grid Breakthrough & Big Tech Bets (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Quantum Race Heats Up: 10,000+ Qubit Leap, Grid Breakthrough & Big Tech Bets (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Fujitsu announced plans to build a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits in Japan by fiscal 2030, targeting 250 logical qubits by 2030 and 1,000 by 2035. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory used IonQ’s 36-qubit system for grid optimization under the DOE GRID-Q program. Rigetti Computing reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit processor, with a 100+ qubit system planned for late 2025.
2 August 2025
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Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Rigetti Computing shares jumped after the company reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its new 36-qubit processor, surpassing targets and reducing error rates. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Lab used IonQ’s 36-qubit system to solve a scaled-down power grid scheduling problem. Canada’s SuperQ was named an exclusive corporate partner of the IEEE Computer Society, joining major tech firms in the program.
1 August 2025
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Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

The first quantum computer in space, a 3-liter photonic device led by Philip Walther of the University of Vienna, is now operational in Earth orbit after launching June 23. D-Wave Quantum announced plans July 30 to scale to 100,000 qubits using NASA JPL technology. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a 36-qubit system to optimize power grid scheduling. Keysight delivered a control system for over 1,000 qubits to Japan’s AIST.
31 July 2025
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Quantum Leap: Inside SuperQ’s Mission to Be the “ChatGPT of Quantum Computing”

Quantum Leap: Inside SuperQ’s Mission to Be the “ChatGPT of Quantum Computing”

Atco Mining acquired Staque's Super platform and rebranded as SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. between March and July 2025, consolidating shares and listing as QBTQ on the CSE. SuperQ recognized its first revenue July 24 from a quantum-optimized robotics module for Verge Ag. The first Quantum Super Hub opened July 14 in Lethbridge. Staque holds about 37.8% post-merger; market cap reached C$20 million mid-2025.
28 July 2025
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Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Bold Moves (July 23–24, 2025)

PsiQuantum began building a $1 billion quantum supercomputer facility in Chicago, targeting a million qubits by 2028. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Infleqtion will base its global quantum computing division at Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, backed by $50 million in state funds. Amazon and IBM launched new superconducting quantum processors. Congress held hearings urging faster adoption of post-quantum encryption.
24 July 2025
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Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin broke $120,000 for the first time on July 14, 2025, peaking at $122,571 before settling near $121,953. Fortinet disclosed a critical FortiWeb remote code execution flaw with a patch on July 13. Seagate launched a 36TB Exos hard drive for preorder at $800. Coinbase listed the Trump-branded $TRUMP meme coin within 24 hours of its launch.
14 July 2025
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Quantum Computing Trends 2025: Major Breakthroughs, Key Players, and Global Insights

Quantum Computing Trends 2025: Major Breakthroughs, Key Players, and Global Insights

Researchers in 2025 unveiled the first topological quantum processor, an 8-qubit device using Majorana particles. D-Wave’s quantum annealer solved a magnetic simulation in minutes, far outpacing classical supercomputers. Google launched a 105-qubit superconducting chip with advanced error correction, while IBM surpassed 1,000 qubits with its Condor processor. The UN declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
27 June 2025
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Global Technology Trends in June-2025: AI, Quantum, EVs, Space & Beyond

Global Technology Trends in June-2025: AI, Quantum, EVs, Space & Beyond

The global AI market is valued at $758 billion in 2025, projected to hit $3.68 trillion by 2034. Generative AI and large language models drove a 76% spending surge this year, with 78% of companies using AI in at least one function. Apple unveiled new on-device AI features at WWDC, and IBM and RIKEN launched the first IBM Quantum System Two outside the U.S. in June.
26 June 2025
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Orbital Quantum Leap: First Photonic Edge-Computing Satellite Set to Transform Space Data Processing

Orbital Quantum Leap: First Photonic Edge-Computing Satellite Set to Transform Space Data Processing

A shoebox-sized photonic quantum computer built by the University of Vienna launched June 23, 2025, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission from Vandenberg. The 9.5 kg device, hosted on D-Orbit’s ION platform, will process data in orbit using less than 30 watts of power. First results are expected about a week after launch. NASA is also testing quantum navigation concepts on the same mission.
25 June 2025
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100 Quantum Computing Companies Shaping the Global Quantum Revolution (2025)

100 Quantum Computing Companies Shaping the Global Quantum Revolution (2025)

Google Quantum AI claimed quantum supremacy in 2019 with its 54-qubit Sycamore processor. IBM advanced from a 127-qubit Eagle chip in 2021 to a 433-qubit Osprey in 2022 and targets a million-qubit system by decade’s end. D-Wave, Xanadu, PsiQuantum, QuEra, Rigetti, IonQ, Quantinuum, and Riverlane each reported milestones in hardware scale, funding, or commercial launches between 2020 and 2024.
21 June 2025
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Top 10 Tech Trends Exploding in 2025: Generative AI, Quantum Leaps, Biotech Breakthroughs & More

Top 10 Tech Trends Exploding in 2025: Generative AI, Quantum Leaps, Biotech Breakthroughs & More

Enterprise adoption of generative AI doubled to 65% in 2025, with 92% of Fortune 500 companies using OpenAI technology. IBM unveiled a 200-logical-qubit quantum machine, Starling, for 2029. Global cybersecurity spending is set to top $200 billion in 2025. About 1 billion wearable devices are in use worldwide by mid-2025.
17 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) Seen Undervalued After Share Price Pullback
    April 11, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) shares recently dipped to $45.57, down 6.27% year-to-date despite a strong 3-year return of 115.16%. The insurer's $1.42 billion revenue and $170 million net income underpin a value score of 4, signaling potential undervaluation. Market analysts estimate a fair value at $63.50, suggesting substantial upside driven by growth in niche insurance segments like small group medical stop loss and niche aviation risks. Strategic partnerships grant Skyward preferential access to unique distribution channels, boosting premium retention and margins. The valuation gap hinges on assumptions of continued underwriting discipline, favorable market conditions, and AI integration supporting future cash flows and earnings. Investors should scrutinize discount rates and growth forecasts to gauge risk versus reward in current pricing.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) Seen Undervalued After Share Price Pullback April 11, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) shares recently dipped to $45.57, down 6.27% year-to-date despite a strong 3-year return of 115.16%. The insurer's $1.42 billion revenue and $170 million net income underpin a value score of 4, signaling potential undervaluation. Market analysts estimate a fair value at $63.50, suggesting substantial upside driven by growth in niche insurance segments like small group medical stop loss and niche aviation risks. Strategic
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,
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