This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. A $5 million prize awaits proof that quantum computers can ...

After 30 months of fast-paced innovation in quantum algorithms, six research groups are hoping to hit paydirt. But there can be only one big winner—if there is a winner at all.

ASUS has launched its 2026 TUF gaming laptops with OLED display options, new Intel Core Ultra CPUs, and RTX 50-series GPUs.

Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time ...

Inventec VeilBook concept laptop blocks its own touchpad so cooling fans get fresh air inside an ultra-thin body ...

A McDonald’s in the Chinese megacity of Shanghai is testing humanoid robots in roles usually the preserve of human workers, with other types of robots also let loose inside the restaurant to greet and ...

The new Studio Display is a serviceable everyday monitor for 2026, but it is priced like a premium high-end HDR display. Its ...

Lenovo has unveiled the Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition laptop at its latest product launch event. The laptop is priced between 7,499 yuan ($1,091) and 8,499 yuan ($1,236). Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 ...

Ahead of next week's Zhongguancun Forum, a leading scientist in brain-computer interface research and development took the opportunity to urge global collaboration. Luo Minmin is the director of the ...

It didn’t go that well Closing arguments begin in Twitter shareholder trial accusing Musk of driving down stock Nvidia CEO ...

Asus’ TUF gaming laptops are known for their power-packed performance, exciting designs and durability. Many gamers trust TUF ...

Nvidia faces competition from startups developing specialised chips for AI inference as demand shifts from training large ...