Computer Science

Warren Buffett: Why I Did Not Buy Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc is one of the largest companies in the world. It grew from a small online bookstore into a technology powerhouse with revenues coming...

Warren Buffett: Why I Invest in Tech Companies

When people asked Warren Buffett why he didn’t invest in technology stocks, he famously replied that he didn’t invest in companies he didn’t understand. But...

2D material could store quantum information at room temperature

Researchers have identified a two-dimensional material that could be used to store quantum information at room temperature. Quantum memory is a major building block to...

Warren Buffett: My View about Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans because...

Researchers discover security vulnerabilities in virtual reality headsets

Researchers have published “Face-Mic,” the first work examining how voice command features on virtual reality headsets could lead to major privacy leakages, known as...

New fog detection software helps airlines keep travelers safe

The software uses machine learning techniques with near real-time data from weather satellites to monitor conditions 24/7 and issue potential fog warnings. Fog and low...

Scientists set record by preserving quantum states for more than five seconds

Quantum science holds promise for many technological applications, such as building hacker-proof communication networks or quantum computers that could help discover new drugs. These applications...

Warren Buffett: Why I Was Wrong About Big Tech Companies

As the world's best investor, Warren Buffett isn't known for his holdings in the technology industry. He used to say that he avoided tech altogether...

MIT scientists create new language for quantum computing

Time crystals. Microwaves. Diamonds. What do these three disparate things have in common? Quantum computing. Unlike traditional computers that use bits, quantum computers use qubits to...

Quantum computing in silicon hits 99 per cent accuracy for the first time

Quantum computers can solve useful problems only if there is less than 1 error every 100 operations, which means 99% operation fidelity. For the...