Microsoft's Major Quantum Breakthrough

Big Tech is starry-eyed over quantum computers, but scientists say major breakthroughs are years away
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google each announced new prototypes of quantum computing chips, but scientists say that the field is still evolving.
Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Explained
Major technological breakthroughs can, over time, create trillions in shareholder value. Quantum computing looks like one such possible opportunity, and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) might be a good way to gain exposure to it. Quantum computing involves creating machines that process data in an entirely different way than traditional computers.
Microsoft quantum breakthrough promises to usher in the next era of computing in ‘years, not decades’
Microsoft says it has developed a breakthrough quantum processor based on a new state of matter, giving it a clear path to achieve quantum computing’s long-term promise of solving some of the world’s most difficult problems.
3 Reasons Why Microsoft Is the New King of Quantum Computing With Majorana 1
The opportunity for Microsoft to leverage its leadership in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) with new enterprise-scale quantum solutions highlights a significant long-term growth potential. Here are three reasons I believe Microsoft is the new king of quantum computing.
Quantum Computing Stocks: Why David Vs. Goliath Battle Favors Tech Giants
Quantum computing stocks continue to struggle in 2025 amid announcements from tech giants. D-Wave earnings are due on March 13.
Amazon Unveils First Quantum Computing Chip, About a Week After Microsoft
Amazon on Thursday unveiled its first quantum computing chip, about a week after rival Microsoft announced its first one devoted to the nascent technology.
Microsoft Just Delivered Fantastic Quantum Computing News to Investors. Is the Stock a Buy?
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Does Microsoft’s Majorana chip meet enterprise needs?
For companies struggling with high cloud costs, talent shortages, and data integration problems, a groundbreaking quantum processor isn’t the answer.
Majorana 1: Can It Cement Microsoft's Place in Quantum Computing?
Google's parent company, announced its new quantum computing chip. This started a frenzy of trading in pure-play quantum computing stocks like Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) and D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS).
Microsoft's Major Quantum Breakthrough: Is the Stock a Buy?
Innovation is pouring out of the big technology companies. From hand-controlled augmented reality glasses at Meta Platforms, self-driving car commercialization at Alphabet, and robot-controlled warehouses at Amazon,
3 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy as Microsoft Announces Major Breakthrough
Quantum computing remains industry of high potential and rapid evolution, igniting investor interest with its promise to revolutionize computational speed. The quantum race is heating up after Microsoft (MSFT) introduced its Majorana 1 chip,
A Million Qubits Within Reach as Microsoft Redefines Quantum Computing
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum chip introduces a breakthrough Topological Core, enabling stable and scalable qubits. By leveraging topoconductors, this innovation paves the way for million-qubit ...
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Does Microsoft's Huge Quantum Computing News Mean It's Time to Sell IonQ?
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) made headlines when it recently announced its Majorana 1 quantum computing chip, which utilizes a new state of matter to perform quantum computing tasks.
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Microsoft’s New Quantum Computer, Summed Up In 3 Words
By creating a new state of matter, Microsoft’s engineers have ensured their quantum computer is truly one-of-a-kind.
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Microsoft Introduces Its First Quantum Computing Chip
Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip, aimed at deployment in datacenters. Fitting in the ...
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Microsoft’s New Majorana 1 Processor Could Transform Quantum Computing
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Researchers at Microsoft have announced the creation of the first “topological qubits” in a device that ...
Quantum Computing News: Rigetti (RGTI) Faces Tough Questions Ahead of Q4 Earnings
The quantum computing industry is like a newborn star in limitless space, bright and full of promise and untapped potential, ...
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Quantum Confusion Keeps Coming with Qubits
Schrödinger’s cat is scratching its head over the “topological” qubit that is causing a buzz in quantum computing. We should ...
Dutch startup QuantWare seeks to fast-track quantum computing
Founded in 2020, Dutch startup QuantWare is one of these, which claims that the hardware it manufactures already powers ...