I have absolutely no issue admitting to any of you that I am, what some would call, a stubborn individual. Though the people who consider me to be stubborn may not use such nice words to describe me, it is true, nonetheless. So, it is with great pride that I suggest to you that the worst type of person is a stubborn one. Someone who is unrelenting in their opinions, despite the fact that what they say may lack complete and total moral fortitude. These people will not waver, they will not bend, no matter the odds, and this can be incredibly frustrating. What I will say, on behalf of all stubborners out there, is that we are loyal until the day is done, and several minutes after that. Though we won’t budge, it’s only because we truly mean well, or we’re just being annoying.
Think what you want, it won’t change my opinion, and while you’re at it, here’s what you missed in the news yesterday.
Quantum, I Barely Know ‘Um
In recent news, because you obviously want to know what’s hip and happening today, not several months ago, IBM (IBM) today announced their unveiling of IBM Q System One, the world’s first integrated universal approximate quantum computing system designed for scientific and commercial use, according to a press release regarding the announcement. The press release goes on to share that IBM’s (IBM) new quantum computer was “designed by IBM (IBM) scientists, systems engineers, and industrial designers, and has a sophisticated modular and compact design optimized for stability, reliability, and continuous commercial use.”
“The IBM Q System One is a major step forward in the commercialization of quantum computing,” said Arvind Krishna, senior vice president of Hybrid Cloud and director of IBM Research. “This new system is critical in expanding quantum computing beyond the walls of the research lab as we work to develop practical quantum applications for business and science.”
–IBM Announcement of Q System One Computer
IBM’s (IBM) announcement indicates the reality that computing devices will one day fail to put out the speed necessary to handle the work we use them for. As it relates to quantum computing, this is an area of computer technology that is only just now coming out of the woodwork. Though IBM (IBM) is celebrating their newest creation as the first fully integrated universal quantum computing system for the consumer market, it should be noted that the 20-qubit machine will not come close to meeting the futuristic expectations of how people see quantum computers being utilized. In recognition of the company’s first attempt at this type of tech, they admitted that the Q System One is “designed to one-day tackle problems that are currently seen as too complex and exponential in nature for classical systems to handle.”
Now We Really Can’t Stop Amazon
Assuming, for the moment, that Amazon’s (AMZN) intentions are pure, many are curious as to what new industry the company will foray into as it continues to innovate and lead the industry into the future. According to recent reports, the Company announced on Tuesday that it was partnering up with Telenav, Inc, a leading provider of connected-car and location-based-services to combine Telenav’s navigation systems with Amazon’s (AMZN) cloud-based voice service, allowing for the expansion of “users’ touch points beyond home and smartphone to connected vehicles. Well, there you have it, folks, Amazon (AMZN) is now entering the automotive industry, no one is safe. According to a press release regarding the announcement, recent survey data suggests that more and more automotive consumers are making purchasing decisions based on the in-car technology included in their desired vehicles, and voice remains one of the more exciting technology trends in recent years. The survey data, gathered by Autotrader, showed that 64% percent of consumers said they would pay more for technology features in their next car purchase, so it isn’t shocking that Amazon would look to integrate Alexa into the car tech game.
“Navigation is among the most popular use cases for in-car technology, and we’re excited tote working with Telenav to make it easier for automakers and supplies to support voice-first navigation through Alexa. Using the Alexa Auto SDK, Telenav is helping make Alexa a truly integrated part of the in-car navigation system, and providing customers with a more useful, consistent experience at home and on the go.”
–Ned Curic, VP of Alexa Auto, Amazon
