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IBM: We're on the cusp of the Quantum Computing revolution (video) Feb 28th 2012, 04:00 Technology's holy grail is the development of a "perfect" Quantum Computer. Traditional computers recognize information as bits: binary information that represent "On" or "Off" states. A Quantum Computer uses qubits; operating in superposition, it exists in all states simultaneously -- not just "On" or "Off," but every possible state in-between. It would theoretically be able to instantly access every piece of information at the same time, meaning that a 250 qubit computer would contain more data than there are particles in the universe. IBM thinks it's closer than ever to realizing this dream and if you want to know more, we have the full details after the break. Gallery: IBM Superconducting QBit Setup Continue reading IBM: We're on the cusp of the Quantum Computing revolution (video) IBM: We're on the cusp of the Quantum Computing revolution (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Sony announces quartet of Cyber-shot cams, boasts of slim profiles and tough skin Feb 28th 2012, 03:52 The Cyber-shot family just keeps growing and growing, with its latest litter focused on keeping slim and staying active. The quartet's most rugged machine, the $330 16.2 megapixel DSC-TX20, promises to be tough as nails by tolerating water up to 16 feet under, bouncing back from five foot falls and braving freezing tundras as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The $350 DSC-TX66, on the other hand, forgoes the armor in favor of a 18.2 megapixel sensor, a 3.3-inch "Xtra Fine" OLED touch screen and 1920 x 1080 video recording. The outfits 18.2 MP DSC-WX150 and 16.1 MP DSC-W690 claim the titles of "world's thinnest 10x optical zoom cameras," (excluding the lens) according to Sony, and are priced at $250 and $180, respectively. Read on for Sony's official press release and all of the rough, tough and svelte details. Continue reading Sony announces quartet of Cyber-shot cams, boasts of slim profiles and tough skin Sony announces quartet of Cyber-shot cams, boasts of slim profiles and tough skin originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Chrome now easily opens email links in Gmail, thanks to some HTML5 magic Feb 28th 2012, 03:31 The next time you open up Gmail in Chrome keep an eye out for the prompt above, which uses HTML5 to finally close the gap between the way Google's browser handles mailto: links and its popular email service. Our only question about the change is what took them so long? Using extensions or simply copying and pasting email addresses as Gmail blogger and software developer Michael Davidson has been doing were available workarounds, but they won't be needed any longer -- no DRM necessary. Hit the source link for more info on what it's doing and how Chrome allows site handler requests. Chrome now easily opens email links in Gmail, thanks to some HTML5 magic originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Official Gmail Blog  | Email this | Comments

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