Microsoft may be about to achieve a significant breakthrough in the area of ​​quantum computers. The company has now introduced its new “Majorana 1” chip to open a completely new development path. Scalability brings risks Success carries its risks: With the new topological quantum computing, which forms the basis for development, Microsoft could not only take the technological leadership in this area. Experts also see this a worrying downside – the current encryption methods could be worthless in the foreseeable future. The key to the technological leap lies in a new, topological material that Microsoft has developed. This enables a particularly stable form of quantum computing and a scaling to one million quBITs. While this promises great progress in science and industry, it is also a massive threat to cyber security. Today’s encryption methods are based on the fact that classic computers are not powerful enough to crack them. However,...

Ex-Samsung Official Jailed for Leaking Core Semiconductor Tech to China In a significant legal development, a former Samsung employee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for leaking core semiconductor technology to China. This punishment is seen as one of the most severe in recent years for crimes related to technology leakage. The Crime and Court Proceedings The Seoul Court found the ex-employee, a former Director General at Samsung Electronics, guilty of violating South Korea’s Industrial Technology Protection Act and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act. The charges stemmed from leaking 18nm DRAM process information to CXMT, a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer. 18nm DRAM Process: This is considered cutting-edge technology in the semiconductor industry, and its unauthorized transfer undermines both Samsung’s competitiveness and South Korea’s technological supremacy. CXMT’s Role: The Chinese company, being the only DRAM producer in China, gained an unfair technological edge by acquiring this sensitive information from Samsung....

Microsoft engineers are currently preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, the Verge reports. Although OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that GPT-4.5 will be launched in a few weeks, the report mentioned that Microsoft expects to host the new AI model as early as next week . GPT-4.5 is OpenAI’s next frontier model, codenamed Orion, and its final non-thinking chain model. OpenAI has hinted that GPT-4.5 may be much more powerful than GPT-4, and subsequent GPT-5 models are expected to usher in more major changes. The report also states that Microsoft expects GPT-5 to be released by the end of May , which is consistent with Altman’s promise that the next-generation model will arrive in a few months. Although OpenAI released o3-mini last month, OpenAI no longer plans to release the o3 reasoning model separately, but will integrate it into GPT-5 . This is consistent...

Good news for Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 enthusiasts! You can now officially overclock your Pico to 200MHz, thanks to a recent update to the SDK. That’s a sizable jump from the previous 133MHz limit, and the best part? It’s completely supported and safe to do. What’s New in the Update As shared on the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK GitHub page, the update enables the RP2040 chip to run at 200MHz if you’re using a regulator voltage of at least 1.15 volts: “RP2040 has now been certified to run at a system clock of 200MHz when using a regulator voltage of at least 1.15 volts.” This means the SDK will handle clock configurations for you, as long as you haven’t customized your setup. By specifying the clock frequency in the preprocessor define, the SDK will take care of the rest, including automatically bumping up the voltage to meet the higher clock...

Samsung is pulling out all the stops to win NVIDIA’s business for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) modules. In an unusual move, Samsung Vice Chairman Young Hyun Jun, who also leads the company’s Device Solutions division, reportedly visited NVIDIA’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, last week. According to Korean media, he personally delivered a sample of Samsung’s improved 1b DRAM to showcase its advancements. This visit highlights the significance of the ongoing discussions between the two tech giants. NVIDIA, the world’s leading supplier of AI accelerators, has been a key player in shaping the high-bandwidth memory market. Its demand for memory modules is immense, fueled by massive orders from top tech companies for AI chips worth billions of dollars. Landing NVIDIA as a client would be a game-changer for Samsung. NVIDIA had previously requested Samsung improve the design of its 1b DRAM. Samsung initially faced challenges with the 1b DRAM’s yield...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become the most sought-after subscription service among consumers in their 20s and 30s, according to a recent survey by market research firm Macromill Embrain. The poll, which involved 1,000 adults, revealed that 94.8% of respondents have used subscription services through applications. The findings, reported by Yonhap News Agency, highlight generative AI’s growing appeal, particularly among younger age groups. For consumers in their 20s, generative AI topped the list as the most desired new subscription service, with 20% of respondents selecting it, followed by health and home appliance services at 18%. Among those in their 30s, household chore services ranked first at 20.5%, but generative AI closely followed at 19.5%. When responses from both age groups were combined, generative AI emerged as the most popular option. By contrast, respondents in their 40s to 60s showed a preference for health and home appliances, which garnered a...

Samsung has started rolling out software updates for two of its 2023 Galaxy A-series smartphones, the Galaxy A13 and the Galaxy A13 5G. This update includes the February 2025 security patch, designed to fix a range of security vulnerabilities. Currently, both the Galaxy A13 models are on a quarterly update schedule. This means this is the first of four security updates these devices will receive this year. As of now, the update is available for the carrier-locked Galaxy A13 variant in the United States and the European variant of the Galaxy A13 5G. The software version for the carrier-locked Galaxy A13 update is A135USQSBEYA1, while the European Galaxy A13 5G update comes with version A136BXXSADYB1. Samsung devices are set to check for software updates periodically and notify users when an update is available. However, it may take some time for your Galaxy A13 to automatically detect this update. If you’re...

People judge brands within seconds, so your business must impress its target market. There are many ways to make a great first impression with new customers, but the best way to do that is by having as much information on your target audience as possible. Not only will that allow you to meet them where they are, but it will also allow your marketing department to create specific campaigns designed to engage with them effectively. Below are the top five tips for impressing new customers: Have An Engaging Brand Story The modern consumer cares about how your business got started. In a world of competitive businesses, you must find new and exciting ways to engage with your customer base. People are getting tired of supporting brands with boring stories and want to invest in a company worthy of their hard-earned money. Conceptualize and share an engaging brand story with your...

Google Wallet stands out as one of the most versatile digital wallets available, supporting more than just credit and debit cards. Regular updates from Google continue to enhance its features, making the user experience even better. New Loyalty Card Upgrade Feature Google Wallet is introducing a feature that allows users to “upgrade” their loyalty cards, as reported by 9to5Google. This feature not only keeps loyalty cards up-to-date but can also provide additional perks such as: Better communication with the brand. Access to new offers and perks. Updates to reward points systems. How It Works:  Google Wallet will highlight a loyalty card at the top of the list, prompting users to upgrade it. Before upgrading, Wallet explains the benefits of the process. The upgrade experience appears to be unique for each brand, as individual brands offer their own updates and perks. For example, in 9to5Google’s case, upgrading a CVS loyalty card...

One major complaint with Samsung’s flagship phones has always been their slow charging speeds, and unfortunately, the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25+ don’t offer much improvement. Both devices are capped at 45W charging—just like their predecessors. While this isn’t the fastest charging tech available, you’d expect Samsung to have refined its implementation by now. However, early Galaxy S25 owners are reporting various charging problems, adding to users’ frustration. Users Share Complaints About Charging Problems Many Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra users have taken to forums like the Samsung Community and Reddit to share their issues. Some report that chargers they relied on with previous Galaxy flagships no longer work effectively with the S25 series. Despite showing “Super Fast Charging 2.0” on the lock screen, their phones take hours to charge to a decent battery level. Others are facing more severe problems, where the phone constantly disconnects and reconnects with the...