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Today’s Vergecast: Time to believe the quantum computing hype?

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By Jacob Kastrenakes Verified
| The Verge Verified
Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM UTC Today’s Vergecast: Time to believe the quantum computing hype? Quantum computing hype is everywhere. Trump says we’ll have one by 2028, Microsoft by 2029. IBM is investing billions. Is it really happening? Science journalist Sophia Chen joins us to discuss her article, “What is a quantum computer good for? Absolutely nothing — yet,” and break down what’s real and what’s hype in the quantum computing race.
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Christopher Nolan approves of people watching his films on tiny screens.

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By Jacob Kastrenakes Verified
| The Verge Verified
Posted May 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM UTC Christopher Nolan approves of people watching his films on tiny screens. “I’m very much in favor and in awe of the easy access that we have now to films to be able to immerse ourselves in films and film history,” he told 60 Minutes. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Jacob Kastrenakes Entertainment Film
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Google has taken a side in the Spotify disco ball debate.

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By Jacob Kastrenakes Verified
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Posted May 22, 2026 at 4:37 PM UTC Google has taken a side in the Spotify disco ball debate. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Jacob Kastrenakes Entertainment Google Google Pixel Spotify Tech
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