This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1036: Apple Reflux - Progress in Quantum Computing!
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Jun 16, 2025 
Jason Snell, a renowned technology journalist and founder of Six Colors, joins Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief of ZDNet, and Harry McCracken, Fast Company columnist, to discuss major tech developments. They analyze Apple's new 'liquid glass' design and its implications for user experience. The trio dives into AI advancements, with Apple's delayed Siri upgrade and Google’s Android 16 launch. They also explore IBM's ambitions in quantum computing, reflecting on its potential impact on AI technology. The conversation is lively and rich with insights on the tech landscape.
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iPadOS Embraces Mac-like Windows
- Apple's new iPadOS adds a versatile windowing model similar to Mac windows.
- This shift marks Apple overcoming past hesitations and treating iPad more like a computer.
Apple’s Pragmatic AI Integration
- Apple's AI focus is on embedding AI features functionally rather than chatbot hype.
- Public research shows most users want AI features they can control or disable.
IBM’s Quantum Leap Plans
- IBM targets a large-scale, error-corrected quantum computer by 2028 named Starling.
- Logical qubits, error correction, and algorithms remain key challenges for practical quantum computing.
