2026-05-01

'Exactly one photon': European scientists have built the first block of a truly unhackable global quantum internet that can run on existing fiber networks — breaking what was once thought to be an impossible barrier to transmit identical light particles

Scientists break the telecom wavelength barrier that previously blocked long distance quantum communication over existing optical fiber infrastructure. [...]

2026-05-01

How we test AI at ZDNET

AI is the hottest topic in tech with new models and products launching daily. Here's how we test the latest AI developments at ZDNET. [...]

2026-05-01

Meta acquired a humanoid robotics AI startup to bolster its physical AI push

The Assured Robot Intelligence team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs and work alongside Meta Robotics Studio on in-house humanoid hardware and AI [...]

2026-05-01

Seaport Therapeutics stock pops 17% on Nasdaq debut after raising $255 million in upsized IPO

The Boston-based biotech sold more stock than originally planned at $18 a share, giving it a market value of $1.1 billion [...]

2026-05-01

Trump is raising tariffs on E.U.-made cars and trucks to 25%

The president claimed the bloc had failed to comply with a trade agreement, a charge E.U. officials rejected [...]

2026-05-01

Senators ban themselves from prediction markets after candidates bet on own races

Senator decries "blatant, brazen corruption," wants to target Trump admin next. [...]

2026-05-01

Minnesota passes ban on fake AI nudes; app makers risk $500K fines

More evidence of Grok CSAM seen as Minnesota passes nudifying app ban. [...]

2026-05-01

Amazon stuck with months of repairs after drone strikes on data centers

AWS stops billing Middle East cloud customers as repairs to war damage drag on. [...]

2026-05-01

Researchers Say This System of 7 Smart Rings Can Translate Sign Language

Rings can interpret gestures better than cameras or gloves, according to the study. These rings can quickly turn sign language into text. [...]