ColdQuanta, a US-based company that specializes in the manipulation of cold atoms, unveiled the new quantum processor unit, which will form the basis of the company’s 100-qubit gate-based quantum computer, code-named Hilbert, launching later this year after final tuning and optimization work. There are various different approaches to quantum computing, and among those that have risen to prominence in the last few years feature superconducting systems, trapped ions, photonic quantum computers and even silicon spin qubits....

The ransomware attack led to a data breach, exposing a significant amount of health and financial information for about 350,000 ReproSource patients. In a statement to ZDNet, Quest said ReproSource provided notice that it experienced a data security incident in which an unauthorized party may have accessed or acquired the protected health information and personally identifiable information of some patients. “On August 8, 2021, an unauthorized party accessed the ReproSource network....

Raspberry Pi chief Eben Upton has said that the company is finding it hard to meet demand for many of its products but has outlined how it is working to deliver devices despite supply constraints. “As you will have noticed, it can be hard to buy a Raspberry Pi unit from stock at the moment,” he says in a blogpost. Upton and company have been working hard to ship Pi products to customers despite multiple supply-chain challenges....

With 7.1 THX Surround Sound, you can clearly hear your enemy’s footsteps. It helps that this headset comes packed with 50mm drivers to keep that audio at top-notch quality. Plus, the comfort is on this headset is incredible. The oval-shaped pads come with specialized gel-infused cooling pads to keep your head cool for those long late night gaming sessions. They’re also ergonomic, so you won’t have to worry about ear pressure or headaches while wearing it....

Tagged as CVE-2021-40539, the vulnerability was spotlighted by several companies last year, including Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Rapid7. Both the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) released warnings that APT groups were exploiting the issue. In a joint advisory from September, CISA, the FBI, and the US Coast Guard Cyber Command said APT actors had already used CVE-2021-40539 to target “academic institutions, defense contractors and critical infrastructure entities in multiple industry sectors – including transportation, IT, manufacturing, communications, logistics, and finance....

It’s that time of the year again when everyone is trying to get away at least for a little while, whether road tripping or taking advantage of cheap airfares. Either way, no one wants to have to haul around even one more charger for their electronics than they have to. That’s why a versatile travel-friendly charging station is such a great idea. The MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand features three different spots for wireless charging, so you can charge up to three of your devices at the same time....

“Cryptocurrencies are very much like a speculative or gambling contract working like a Ponzi scheme. In fact, it has been argued that the original scheme devised by Charles Ponzi in 1920 is better than cryptocurrencies from a social perspective,” said Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shri Rabi Sankar, who gave an address to the Indian Banks Association earlier this week. Expressing his concern regarding the hype surrounding cryptocurrency in India, Sankar said a ban would be more effective in protecting Indians than any attempt to regulate the digital asset....

AI and deep learning tools have been the secret sauce for self-driving car programs, endowing vehicles with the adaptability to face new challenges and learn from them. The most difficult of these challenges is what developer Motional calls “edge situations,” and when the goal is to build a safe robotaxi, identifying, and solving for these outliers is a technological imperative. To do this, Motional has developed its own Continuous Learning Framework, or CLF, that helps its vehicles get smarter with each mile they drive....

Also: Samsung’s new ultra-wideband chip gives phones precise distance measuring The pair signed the original agreement back in 2019 for AMD to license its custom graphics IP based on RDNA graphics architecture to Samsung for use in smartphones and other mobile devices. Since then, Samsung has been using the AMD Radeon graphics solutions on its Exynos SoCs, which power Galaxy smartphones both in the U.S. and international markets. On the extension, which will cover multiple generations of AMD Radeon-tagged Exynos SoCs, the South Korean tech giant said it will now be able to bring “console-level graphics and optimized power consumption” to more mobile devices....

Also: Everything just announced at Samsung Unpacked We’ll compare the specs of the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra with its most direct competitor – Apple’s identically sized 16-inch, M2-gen MacBook Pro – and give you three reasons why each one would be best for the right user. Specifications You should buy Samsung’s Galaxy Book 3 Ultra if… 1. You’re committed to Samsung’s ecosystem It’s much easier when your devices not only work well together out of the box, but also offer exclusive features when used together....

For the past week, I’ve been using them as much as I could, listening to music and watching a few YouTube videos on a Z Flip 4. Thus far, the Buds 2 Pro are delivering on the promise of high-end wireless earbuds, with one exception. Comfort is key After a week of use, including two cross-country flights, I can say that the Buds 2 Pro just might be the most comfortable wireless earbuds I’ve worn yet....

The launch of the two laptops lands after the summer launch of the Galaxy Book Pro 360 starting at $1,199 and Galaxy Book Pro starting at $999. Those two devices were premium consumer devices. The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book for businesses include Windows 10 Pro and upgrade options to Windows 11 Pro, IT management and deployment features and 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch configurations. Many of the features of the business versions of the Galaxy Book duo rhyme with the premium consumer siblings....

This follows a similar announcement by Apple late last year. Samsung’s program will kick off this summer with Samsung’s most popular models, the Galaxy S20 and S21 family of products, and the Galaxy Tab S7+. However, the company plans to expand self-repair to more devices in the future. Samsung will make available display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports, as well as the tools and know-how that owners will need to carry out the repairs....

al-Hathloul is one of several people the DarkMatter Group hacked, and three executives at the firm – 49-year-old Marc Baier, 34-year-old Ryan Adams and 40-year-old Daniel Gericke – were fined by the Justice Department in September for their role in helping oppressive governments like the UAE violate several US laws. The three were part of Project Raven, an effort by the UAE to spy on human rights activists, politicians, journalists, and dissidents opposed to the government during the Arab Spring protests....

The 2C smart cameras offer 1080p HD video playback, capturing a 135-degree diagonal viewing angle. In addition to the great field of vision, the camera records HD night vision, so you can see clearly outside your home at any time of night. The wireless battery cameras can last up to 180 days on a single charge, making them easy to install and leave for extended periods of time. A quick 5-hour charge will boost it back up for another six months, too....

The smart garden uses coffee pods with seeds to start the garden, so you don’t have to worry about making a mess in your kitchen or living room when you initially plant. Inside the pods is a smart soil that can boost your plants’ health while you’re growing them. The tank can hold up to 40oz of water – enough for three weeks, and also offers a level indicator so if you’re in a drier climate, you can add water as needed....

Powered by Windows 11 Home, the Aurora R13 gaming desktop features the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 that starts at 2.1GHz and powers up to 5.0GHz so gaming and video content creation will be a breeze. Coupled with the 16GB RAM, you’ll be able to multitask with ease, plus do so much more. And we need to talk about the graphics card. Inside the tower you’ll find a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card for mid-range gaming....

Just like setting up a business, developing an app is somewhat of a gamble. But the payoff could be significant if you manage to create one that fulfills people’s needs. The Complete Mobile & App Development Bundle is packed with insight as to what successful apps tick, and for a limited time, you can grab it on sale for an extra 20% off with code CYBER20. Comprising nine courses, this e-learning bundle teaches you how to program, design, and build amazing apps for both Android and iOS devices....

The company offered BlockFi Interest Accounts (BIAs) – where users lent crypto assets back to BlockFi for a variable monthly interest payment – which the SEC found were securities, and therefore the BlockFi needed to register with the regulator. Along with the findings, BlockFi has agreed to pay a $50 million penalty to settle with the SEC and another $50 million to settle similar charges in 32 states. The company will also halt offering unregistered products, seek registration of a new lending product, and has 60 days to bring its business into compliance....

With the Mapwize purchase, ServiceNow will provide indoor mapping for employees as they reserve office space in hybrid work arrangements. Mapwize will also be used to help enterprises manage and update floor maps as layouts change. ServiceNow last week acquired Swarm64, a database acceleration company based in Berlin. Mapwize, based in Lille, France, will be built into ServiceNow’s Now Platform and Workplace Delivery Suite. Mapwize’s indoor mapping software is used in multiple industries including education, healthcare, retail, transportation, events and hospitality....