Whether we're working, studying, socializing or gaming, computers play a significant role in our lives. That's why Live Science helps you navigate the world of computing, from choosing the best laptop for coding to hunting down the latest PC deals. Our team also takes a wider look at computing, delving into the history of computers, the auctioning of a microchip that birthed modern computing, quantum computers and a computer chip that can think like a human brain. Our expert writers and editors will guide you through the past, present and future of computers with the latest computing news, features and articles.
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Japan switches on its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer — and scientists plan to scale it up to 10,000 qubitsJapan's new quantum system, Shunkai, uses "optical tweezers" to trap and rearrange atoms, and will be available to researchers working on quantum error correction.
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Scientists build a DNA computer that can perform calculations in a drop of waterThis programmable DNA computer can perform arithmetic without the continuous energy input needed by other systems.
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New laptop ditches noisy fans and heat sinks for tiny 'cooling chips' — it's much thinner and lighter than you'd expectThis first-of-its-kind concept laptop integrates near-silent cooling technology to remove waste heat.
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IBM's new 'quantum fridges' are nearly 200 times colder than deep spaceIBM's new modular cryogenic system links quantum chips to overcome major infrastructure hurdles and pave the way for a powerful system by 2029.
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Engineers build world's first portable diamond-powered quantum computer — it works at room temperature and can be plugged into an outletThe world's first portable, room-temperature quantum computer with more than 10 qubits utilizes flawed lab-made diamonds. The quantum system fits into a standard server rack and connects to a typical power grid.
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IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' — and they've dared others to prove them wrongUsing IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
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AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flagsBy enhancing the functionality of agentic browsers, they have become insecure and could be sharing personal information.
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Quantum computing wielded to create extremely rare material critical to nuclear fusionNuclear fusion inches closer after scientists combine supercomputing, AI and quantum computing to blueprint a way to create more tritium.
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Dead-end bitcoin mining wastes as much energy as Switzerland's entire hydropower generation capacityResearchers reveal that we waste a huge amount of energy on redundant bitcoin mining operations — where different miners try to grab the same bitcoin.
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