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The US government wants a working quantum computer by 2028 and quantum-resistant encryption by 2031
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
One order directs federal agencies to work with private companies and universities to deliver a quantum computer capable of supporting scientific research by 2028. The Department of Energy has been tasked with identifying the technical benchmarks that will define the system.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
What is the most commonly used password?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
It takes less than a second to crack the world's most popular password. Do you know what it is?Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Europe's digital euro is one step closer, designed to cut out Visa and Mastercard
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The European Parliament said the digital euro can be used to make both online and offline payments to merchants across Europe. Online payments would be processed through an account-based system, while offline payments would function more like cash, with transactions conducted directly via local storage devices such as smartphones.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google Home Speaker debuts with Gemini AI and Matter support
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The new Google Home Speaker brings Gemini and expanded smart home capabilities, and Matter hub support. Reviews highlight its more natural voice experience, though some note that audio quality doesn't clearly surpass the older Nest Audio.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus drops to just $55 in this limited-time deal
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
For a limited time, you can pick up a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows for $55. It's a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access, with no recurring fees attached.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
China just built the world's most powerful supercomputer – using Huawei chips and no GPUs
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The TOP500 project has unveiled the 67th edition of its biannual ranking of the world's most powerful high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Announced at the ISC 2026 conference in Hamburg, Germany, the new list marks the surprise debut of LineShine, a previously unannounced Chinese machine that enters straight at No. 1,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Silicon Valley's longevity drug obsession is facing its first real reality check
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who turned his body into a public experiment, stopped taking Rapamycin in September 2024 after several years of self-testing the drug. The immunosuppressant, which is clinically used to prevent organ rejection, had been a cornerstone of his longevity regimen since 2019. Over the years, he...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: Our picks for PC hardware, laptops, gadgets, and more
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Amazon Prime Day is back, running from June 23 through June 26. While this year's event isn't overflowing with must-buy discounts, there are still a handful of genuinely worthwhile deals on laptops, OLED gaming monitors, SSDs, processors, headphones, and other tech we've tested, reviewed, or would happily recommend. We've done...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
SteamOS 3.8.10 is Valve's biggest step yet toward taking on Windows
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
SteamOS 3.8.10 is one of Valve's most significant OS updates yet, squarely aimed at hardware beyond the Steam Deck. The update adds support for the Steam Machine and third-party handhelds including the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw. Radeon gaming desktops can already run SteamOS via the recovery image – Nvidia support is still in the works.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
LastPass customer names, emails, and support records stolen in third-party breach, vaults unaffected
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The good news for anyone still using LastPass after its previous security disasters is that this was not a compromise of the company's password manager infrastructure. LastPass says customer vaults remain secure, and its products and services were not affected.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »