06/18/2026 07:00
New Industry Study Finds Quantum Computing Has Entered a Capability Era, With Early Movers Building an Advantage Later Entrants Will Struggle to Close

Quantum computing has moved past the question of whether organizations can access a quantum system and onto whether they can build something useful around one. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618639340/en/State of Quantum 2026 is based on independently conducted research and analysis, authored by The Quantum Insider (Resonance), published by IQM Quantum Computers, and supported by OpenOcean. According to the State ...

06/25/2026 08:00
Quectel Expands Combo Antenna Portfolio with Rugged Multi-network Solutions for Demanding IoT Deployments

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, has expanded its external antenna portfolio with four new combo antennas designed to simplify deployment of connected devices across smart cities, fleet management, industrial automation, utilities, public safety and transport applications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260625825719/en/Quectel expands combo antenna portfolio with rugged multi-ne...

07/02/2026 14:00
GigaDevice Launches First GD24CL Series I²C EEPROM, Further Expanding Its Non-Volatile Memory Portfolio

GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, announced today the launch of its new GD24CL series I²C EEPROM. The series delivers outstanding performance, comprehensive security protection mechanisms, and excellent reliability that addresses the stringent requirements for stable and long-term storage of critical configuration data. These offered features will benefit applications in industrial, energy, Int...

Roman Pilipey and Luis Tato awarded at the 2024 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar

AFP photojournalists Roman Pilipey and Luis Tato received multiple awards at the 2024 edition of the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, held on 16 November.

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07/06/2026 20:04
Vertex to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX), a global pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for endocrine diseases, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Vertex will acquire Crinetics for $85.00 per share in cash, for a total equity value of approximately $10.0 billion, or approximately $8.8 billion net of estimated cash a...

06/18/2026 08:00
Blooming Future Launches Operations as Part of Braskem’s Expanding Sustainable Fleet

Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale announces today that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of Blooming Future, a next-generation LR1 chemical and product oil tanker designed to transport essential raw materials with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was formally named at a ceremony...

06/18/2026 08:00
Philip Morris International Announces New Regional Leadership

Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced a series of regional leadership appointments that support its ongoing shift toward a smoke‑free future. Effective August 1, 2026, Marco Hannappel has been appointed President, Europe Region, and Can Kuterdem has been appointed President, Latin America & Canada Region. These appointments build on PMI’s evolved organizational model announced in late 2025, under which Gijs de Best serves as President, South Asia, Indochina, CIS & Mid...

06/18/2026 08:11
Infobip Ranked in Top 25 of Fortune's Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026

Global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip has been ranked in the top 25 of Fortune's Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026, marking a strong rise on this year's list. The announcement was made at VivaTech in Paris. Last year, Infobip entered Fortune's inaugural ranking at number 68. This year, it climbs to 16! The Fortune Europe's Most Innovative Companies list, in partnership with the global research firm Statista, evaluates companies based on innovation culture, product develo...

07/02/2026 14:47
IQM Quantum Computers Becomes First European Quantum Computing Company Listed on a Major U.S. Exchange

IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) (“IQM”, “IQM Quantum Computers” or the “Company”), a global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computers, today became a publicly traded company following the completion of its business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (“RAAQ”). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260702960460/en/IQM Quantum Computers Becomes First European Quantum Computing Company Listed on a M...