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Diraq and Dell Technologies have established a co‑located testbed in Sydney, integrating Diraq’s silicon spin‑qubit processor with Dell’s high‑performance computing (HPC) cluster. The partnership focuses on low‑latency connectivity, hybrid workflow orchestration, and real‑time quantum operations. Initial experiments validate stable communication and basic quantum circuits, while future work targets qubit calibration, quantum error correction, and industry applications such as drug discovery, logistics, and financial optimization. The collaboration aims to demonstrate scalable, practical hybrid quantum‑classical systems. [...]

At the Tokyo Game Show, director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will reward players with additional content that requires multiple playthroughs. He noted that a single run offers roughly the same amount of gameplay as Rebirth, but many quests, rewards, and hidden elements remain inaccessible until a second playthrough. The game is expected to be around 200 GB, indicating a substantial expansion of the remake trilogy’s world. Hamaguchi emphasized that the final installment is designed to maximize replay [...]

NLM Photonics and SilOriX announced a Joint Development Agreement to advance silicon organic hybrid (SOH) photonic integrated circuits for high‑speed, energy‑efficient optical communications. The partnership leverages SilOriX’s expertise in SOH device design and its experience with NLM’s Selerion‑HTX material, a key component developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Both companies aim to expand the use of Selerion‑HTX in next‑generation PICs, building on prior research collaborations with the University of Washington and NLM. The deal positions the [...]

Chris McKenna, co‑writer of Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, revealed early script concepts that never reached the screen. During development of No Way Home and Brand New Day, writers explored unconventional villains due to Sony‑Marvel licensing limits. McKenna described a “Home Alone”‑style Kraven trap and a courtroom comedy featuring Matt Murdock as Spider‑Man’s lawyer. He also outlined a plot where Peter Parker, living on a riverboat, returns to New York after an imposter uses his trademarked web fluid. [...]

SEALSQ Corp, WISeKey International Holding, and the Canton of Jura signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Post‑Quantum Semiconductor and Cybersecurity Center in the Swiss canton. The project will invest roughly CHF 40‑60 million over six years, focusing on the QS7001 Quantum Shield and related secure firmware personalization, testing, and certification. The initiative aims to generate about 40 jobs in two years, expanding to over 250 by year eight, with a majority of positions filled by local residents. [...]

Kojima Productions denied Bloomberg’s claims that Sony abandoned the action title Physint over missed deadlines and budget overruns, stating the reports are unsubstantiated speculation. The studio confirmed that development continues under Xbox publishing, while asserting its relationship with PlayStation remains strong. The statement was issued after fan concern over the studio’s financial health and partnership changes. Kojima’s spokesperson emphasized the studio’s profitability and ongoing progress on the game, which is described as a “new kind of game [...]

SentinelOne revealed that North Korean threat actor Jade Sleet targeted an India‑based IT services firm, deploying Apple macOS backdoors FLATROOF and ROOFDECK. The attack used social‑engineering job‑interview lures to compromise a DevOps engineer’s Apple Silicon MacBook, with the backdoors first detected on March 18, 2026. The implants remained dormant until March 29, then began beaconing, and a newer ROOFDECK variant appeared on April 20, 2026, stripping debug symbols to evade detection. The campaign underscores Jade Sleet’s focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain vendors. [...]

At Salesforce’s Dreamforce event, Figure AI founder and CEO Brett Adcock declared that the company is “building a new species” by embedding onboard intelligence into humanoid robots. Adcock reiterated the claim during a conversation with CEO Marc Benioff, emphasizing the goal of creating a new order of intelligence rather than merely producing machines. Figure AI has showcased prototype robots performing domestic tasks in controlled settings, and the company plans to scale production as AI capabilities improve. The announcement [...]