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Simulations of reality would require less memory on a quantum computer than on a classical computer, new research has shown. The study demonstrates a new way in which computers based on quantum physics could beat the performance of classical computers.

Using breakthrough techniques on some of the world's fastest supercomputers -- scientists have reported a landmark calculation of a kind of subatomic particle decay that's important to understanding matter/antimatter asymmetry. The research helps nail down the exact process of kaon decay, and is also inspiring the development of a new generation of supercomputers.

The hacktivist group Anonymous has denied allegations that it is behind the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against The Pirate Bay. Meanwhile, The Pirate Bay remains down and out.

Bottom line: The smartphone race will look dramatically different a year from now. A shakeout is on the horizon.

Shares of Taiwan's HTC fall after US customs officials hold up shipments of its new smartphones over a patent dispute.

The BBC's Gareth Mitchell discusses whether it is possible to be addicted to social networks like Facebook with psychologist Dr Cecilie Andreassen.

When debugging, novices insert corrective code; experts remove defective code. - Richard Pattis

Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months. - Clifford Stoll