The race is on to scale up quantum computing, transforming it from an esoteric research tool into a commercially viable, general-purpose machine. Special-purpose quantum computers have been available ...
We have analog quantum computers that can be used to solve very specific problems, and several different approaches to general purpose quantum computers, including those with semiconducting qubits, ...
In 1961, the best general purpose desktop computer money could buy was the Pace TR-48. At just 400 pounds and $25K, the only downside was that it was a little tough to program. That's because the ...