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Tezos Launches Quantumnet to Test Post-Quantum Blockchain Components
Quantumnet tests post-quantum blockchain components; it is separate from the production network.
OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna With Lower API Prices
OpenAI's September 22 release adds two lower-cost models and changes to prompt caching.
Wise Launches Its Account and Card in Thailand
Wise's September 22 Thai launch adds multi-currency balances, card spending and supported QR payments.
AI
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Google’s Gemini 3.8 Speech Models Add Voice Design and Scene Controls
Google's September 23 release adds voice design and scene controls, with limits on voice replication.
OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna With Lower API Prices
OpenAI's September 22 release adds two lower-cost models and changes to prompt caching.
Fintech
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Reap and Visa Plan Stablecoin-Linked Card Programs Across More Than 100 Markets
The partnership plans wider stablecoin card infrastructure; individual launches still depend on local programs.
Wise Launches Its Account and Card in Thailand
Wise's September 22 Thai launch adds multi-currency balances, card spending and supported QR payments.
Crypto
View allTezos Launches Quantumnet to Test Post-Quantum Blockchain Components
Quantumnet tests post-quantum blockchain components; it is separate from the production network.
Zest Opens a Capped Mainnet Demo for Bitcoin Collateral Vaults
The capped mainnet demo connects bitcoin collateral to USDC borrowing on Ethereum.
Software
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GitHub Sets October 22 Start for Copilot’s New Default-Feature Policy
GitHub's policy preserves explicit choices and sets a default for eligible unconfigured Copilot features.
Chrome 154 Adds Responsive Iframes and New CSS Controls
Chrome 154 adds content-sized embeds, scroll-marker modes and text-decoration controls.
Tech
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Infleqtion Reports 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Sqale
Infleqtion reports an 80-physical-qubit experiment; its larger logical-qubit targets remain future goals.
IonQ Reports Quantum Error Decoding on a Single Standard CPU
IonQ evaluated a classical decoder architecture using simulated quantum benchmark circuits.
Understand the story
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Before You Install a Browser Extension, Check These Permissions
Compare an extension's requested access with the task you expect it to perform.
Local-First Apps: What Changes When Your Files Stay on Your Device?
Local-first software keeps a usable copy on your device and synchronizes it with other copies.
Stablecoins Explained: What Keeps a Digital Dollar Worth a Dollar?
Reserves, redemption and market liquidity help explain whether a stablecoin can hold its target price.
AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What Actually Changes?
An agent can use tools and take actions, while a basic chatbot mainly returns an answer.
CPU, GPU and NPU: Which Chip Does What?
CPUs, GPUs and NPUs handle different workloads, and software determines which processor gets used.
What Happens After You Tap Your Card?
A successful tap approves the payment; settlement and the merchant's payout happen later.
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