Microsoft, Atom Computing update their quantum computing progress:
Some quantum computing companies we've covered have done recent progress updates.
arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/microsoft-atom-computing-eeroq-update-their-quantum-computing-progress/
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- The approach is designed for several technologies but explicitly excludes Microsoft’s own planned hardware.
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