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Alexandr Iakimov via ShutterstockFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s main pointsQuantum computing is approaching rapidly, but most organizations aren’t prepared yet.Experts recommend switching from 128-bit to 256-bit encryption immediately.Another growing concern is the shortage of quantum expertise.Quantum computing promises a brighter tomorrow — while simultaneously introducing serious risks. Like a quantum state, both realities can exist side by side.Also: These 4 major tech investments will transform the world economy in 2026IT professionals are now confronted with difficult decisions as they evaluate, investigate, or even start gearing up for the approaching quantum revolution — complete with firm…

Today’s CNC machine tending robots handle a range of tasks. Source: FANUC America Robotic arms and CNC machines have long shared factory floors, but now they’re working hand-in-hand, dramatically expanding what manufacturers can achieve. What began as basic, single-purpose automation has evolved into fully integrated production workflows. Robots can now enhance and actively broaden what CNC machines are capable of — enabling longer operating times, greater output, and significantly reduced reliance on manual labor. Key factors fueling the rise of modern CNC machine tending For years, automation in CNC settings meant a standalone unit handling one specific job. Today’s setups…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Acer and Asus stand as leading names in the consumer laptop space, yet their product philosophies diverge sharply. Acer builds its reputation on delivering straightforward, budget-friendly laptops equipped with capable components at accessible price points. Asus, by contrast, targets the premium segment, emphasizing vivid OLED displays, high-performance internals, and bold engineering choices that rethink how a laptop should look and function.Take the Asus ZenBook Duo, for instance, with its distinctive dual-screen setup—a concept virtually unmatched among mainstream manufacturers. Asus consistently challenges conventional laptop design norms.Also: Dell vs. Lenovo:…

Evernorth’s newest findings spotlight five key signals pointing to the XRP Ledger emerging as a major player in the world of tokenized real-world assets, directly challenging Ethereum’s long-running lead in this space. Here, we break down each trend, decode what the numbers actually mean, and explore why institutions are increasingly turning to XRP. Speed and Momentum Fueling the XRP Ledger’s Rise Real-world asset tokenization means placing traditional financial instruments—such as U.S. Treasuries, money market funds, and corporate bonds—directly onto blockchains. Evernorth mapped how different networks have grown their tokenization volume over time. The first trend centers on raw growth speed.…

A recent survey reveals that approximately 93% of TSP enrollees who opted for the new conversion feature found the procedure straightforward. Michele Sandiford May 29, 2026 1:28 pm < 1 min read Numerous Thrift Savings Plan members are utilizing a recently introduced feature for Roth transfers. Data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board indicates that around 30,000 TSP members have transferred portions of their funds since the option became available at the beginning of the year. According to a survey, roughly 93% of those who took advantage of this new transfer method described it as uncomplicated.The Trump administration is…

Adam Breeden/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Add us as a favorite source on Google.Once your TV setup is complete, most ports fade into the background—except maybe HDMI and USB. Yet for tech-savvy users, the RS-232 serial port offers robust control over your home theater and smart devices.Also: I discovered 7 budget-friendly ways to significantly improve my TV’s audio (even without a soundbar)With a bit of persistence and technical know-how, you can build a fully automated home entertainment system featuring scheduled playback, multi-screen synchronized content, and even diagnostic capabilities.  Understanding the RS-232 Serial PortExamine the back of your TV, and you might…

In this article, we will explore not only how but also why optimization techniques like gradient descent and stochastic gradient descent are employed. We’ve previously covered linear regression, including its connection to vectors and projections in a recent discussion. Our focus now shifts to grasping gradient descent through the lens of solving a linear regression problem. But first, let’s quickly revisit the foundational concepts of linear regression and the mathematical principles that drive it, ensuring readers new to the topic can easily follow along. If you’re already familiar with the core mathematics behind linear regression, you may skip directly to…

# Thinking The user wants me to paraphrase an HTML article about X-Token, a cross-tokenizer knowledge distillation method. I need to: 1. Keep the HTML structure intact 2. Rewrite the text to be easier to read and understand 3. Keep it in English Let me go through each section carefully and rephrase while keeping all HTML tags, classes, heading structure, math formulas, and code formatting. Key points to preserve: – All HTML tags and attributes – Mathematical notation – Technical accuracy – The overall meaning and detail Let me work through this paragraph by paragraph. # Final Answer Knowledge distillation…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The views and analyses shared are his own and don’t necessarily align with those of Decrypt. Also, don’t forget to check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes, available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Major cryptocurrencies gain 1-2%; Bitcoin at $73.3k HYPE jumps 10% after ICE founder labels it “Bigger than Nasdaq” JPMorgan reports the debasement trade is fading, pushing Bitcoin and gold down Standard Chartered likens Ethereum to Amazon in 2001, projects a $40,000 price target Anthropic secures $6.5B…

Security experts have identified a fake NuGet package disguised as a C# development toolkit for Sicoob, one of Brazil’s biggest cooperative banking systems. The rogue package secretly steals client IDs and PFX certificates from users. As reported by Socket, versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.4 of the package named “Sicoob.Sdk” include hidden code designed to extract sensitive data — specifically PFX certificates used by businesses to authenticate with the Sicoob banking network for automated operations such as instant payment processing and generating dynamic Pix QR codes. The package has been downloaded close to 500 times. “When a developer creates a SicoobClient instance…