Mac.apk is an early-stage, open-source project that runs Android apps as macOS processes on Apple Silicon, without a conventional emulator or VM.
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Quantinuum Reports A 10X Reduction In Logical Error Rate On Helios
Quantinuum says its Helios system reached 99.9995% logical fidelity using a color code, with errors falling as code distance increased.
JPEG XL Vs. AVIF For Web Use-cases
A 2026 codec comparison finds AVIF usually makes smaller web images, while JPEG XL leads in lossless compression and can win on specific files.
Passkeys Are Not A Trap
Scott Helme disputes claims that passkeys let websites verify users’ devices, and says passkeys offer stronger phishing protection than TOTP codes.
Making Big Downloads Resumable In Firefox
A user report says changing Firefox’s response timeout may help some large downloads resume, but the behavior is experimental and server-dependent.
WISeSat.Space Develops Post-Quantum Security For Satellite Communications
WISeSat.Space is developing satellite and IoT security using post-quantum algorithms, drawing on SEALSQ platforms. Deployment details remain limited.
SEALSQ Unveils VaultIC409 Secure Element For Post-Quantum Cryptography
SEALSQ says VaultIC409 will support post-quantum and conventional cryptography. Demonstrations are planned for November 2026; samples are expected in Q2 2027.
Bitwarden Dual License Model
Bitwarden says its next store-distributed apps will use a commercial license while GPLv3 code remains on GitHub and self-hosting is unchanged.
Diraq Advances To Stage C Of DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
DARPA selected Diraq for Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, with an initial $51 million tranche supporting technical evaluations.
IBM Advances To Stage C Of DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
DARPA will move IBM into Stage C of its quantum initiative, where independent experts will test its hardware and evaluate its fault-tolerant computing plans.
