Last week, there were many shocking development in Tech world, in which big companies like Microsoft and Google made headlines. From new records to legal agreements in the field of quantum computing, the tech industry is growing rapidly. Let's take a detailed look at the most important news of the last seven days.
In a historic step, Microsoft has entered the race for quantum computing by launching its first quantum chip. This chip is named “Azure Quantum Elements”, and it is a major step towards the company's computing revolution. Quantum computing, which is based on the principles of quantum mechanics, promises to solve complex problems that are currently out of reach of classical computers.
This new chip of Microsoft will work closely with its Azure Cloud platform, which will give researchers and developers a chance to experiment with quantum algorithms and applications. According to Microsoft, this chip is an important part of its broad strategy to create a scalable quantum computer. The company has also introduced a new programming language Q# for Quantum Development.
Industry experts believe that Microsoft's entry into the field of quantum computing can accelerate innovation in areas such as drug discovery, climate modeling and cryptography. However, this technique is currently in its early stage, and practical applications may take many years to develop.
In an important legal development, Google has agreed to pay € 306 million (about Rs 2,700 crore) to resolve a long -running tax dispute with Italy. The case was about allegations of taxes in Italy on Google, in which the company transferred its profit to an Ireland -based subsidiary. This practice, called “profit shifting”, is common among multinational companies.
The agreement is the result of the years long study conducted by Italy's tax authorities, alleging that Google was accused of not declaring income of € 1 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) between 2009 and 2013. Under the agreement, Google has not accepted any wrongdoing, but has promised to maintain more transparency in its tax practice in future.
The agreement is part of the efforts being made by European governments to prevent tax evasion on tech veterans. Over the years, companies such as Apple, Amazon and Facebook have also faced a similar investigation, resulting in heavy fines and agreements.
While Microsoft and Google made headlines, many other tech news was also discussed last week:
1. Tesla's full self-driving launch in Beta Europe
Tesla has launched its full self-driving (FSD) beta software for selected customers in Europe. This step is a major milestone towards the company's autonomous driving ambitions.
2. Meta Threads crossed 100 million users mark
Meta's Twitter rival, threads, have crossed the figure of 100 million users in a few weeks of launch. The credit for rapid growth of the app goes to its integration and user-friendly interface with Instagram.
3. Apple's Vision Pro face delay in production
Apple's highly awaited Mixed-Re-Relight Headset, Vision Pro, is facing challenges in production, due to which its release date has been postponed till the beginning of 2024. This delay is due to supply chain problems and design complications.
The launch of Microsoft's quantum chip shows how important the role of quantum computing is in shaping the future of technology. Although this technique is currently in the initial stage, its ability is to change industries and solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
At the same time, Google's tax agreement shows that legal pressure on tech veterans is increasing. As the governments around the world are taking steps to prevent tax evasion, companies will need to adopt more transparent and moral practices.
The last week was proof of the dynamic and constant developing nature of the tech industry. From new inventions to legal battles, these development reflect future challenges and opportunities. While Microsoft is crossing the boundaries of quantum computing, Google is navigating the complexities of global tax system.
