An anonymous reader writes Thanks to advances in experimental design, physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have reached a record low probability of error in processing quantum information with a single quantum bit (qubit) – the error rate first published small enough to meet the design requirements for building quantum computers viable. error by 10,000 logical operations is commonly agreed target error rate low enough to use correction protocols errors in a quantum computer, said Kenton Brown, who led the project as a postdoctoral researcher NIST. It is generally accepted that if the error rates are higher than you will introduce more error correction in your operations that you are able to correct. We have shown that we have good enough control over our operations that our single qubit error probability is 1 in 50 000 operations of logic.

What is the point of investing $ 100 million in a mobile payment system, if you do not have the goods to back it up? AT and T could be the adoption of this philosophy, starting with the Galaxy S II . With the help of eagle eyes Android dev François Simond, we conducted a thorough analysis of the last bead Ma Bell and discovers that he is suffering from NFC. In addition to containing the kernel drivers and APK pre-installed system files also indicate the device operates in a mode called NDEF – short for NFC Data Exchange Format. We were not able to determine if the handset will be able to make payments, but the presence of near-field communications in the S Galaxy II is certainly a good sign. T-Mobile is keeping a tight lid on his version for the moment, preventing us from obtaining an in-depth look, but FCC filings confirm that it will contain and NFC.

The third handset announced last night the Epic Touch 4G does not contain any of the NFC. After further analysis, we discovered something else perhaps more worrying is using the WiMAX module itself (cmc732) as the Samsung 4G Nexus S , a handset that was dealing with problems performance when it was first published (these concerns were eventually resolved in a later update ). In this case, it is unclear whether this means that we will relive the painful experience again, or if it will come with the firmware improved to ensure it does not take the same path as his brother 4G . We begin to understand the mysteries, people, and we will continue to fill you with us to learn more. If you are considering one of these three beautiful models , these findings will influence your decision in a particular direction?

from: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/cnbc-facebook-to-launch-music-service-on-september-22/:

The title is all we know for now, but CNBC is now confidently reports that Facebook is preparing to launch a music service in some way on September 22, which aligns perfectly with the conference of the F8 developer company. This service may also include a panel of Spotify ? Perhaps some Vibes ? We will be there to find out.

If you’re still sporting a landline as your primary connection to the outside world, Skype now offers a more updated way to use this handset dusty. The VoIP platform has just introduced two new products that will provide specific Skype Internet calling your home phone . Billed as a hassle-free, plug-and-play solution of Freetalk Connect Me Home Phone Adapter connects to your landline and broadband lets you make free calls to other Skype users as well as old landlines plain and mobile phones around the world (for a price). If you love your home phone with some additional corporate branding , maintenance is also hooked up with GE to offer a Skype-approved wireless, simply called The GE Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with Skype, which offers free calls to Skype users as well as low cost Skype calls to your poor little contact. The phone adapter comes with home plans ranging from $ 39.99 to $ 59.99, while the Skype phone can be yours for between $ 69.99 and $ 89.99. Both are now available on the source link below, and awaits full PR after the break.

geekmansworld writes The Chinese want to capture an asteroid in Earth orbit and mine From the article:. On the surface, causing a near-Earth asteroid appears to be one of those what might go wrong scenarios we usually try and avoid, and for good reasons. Asteroid impacts are large hard times, the China, however, seem fairly optimistic that they could change the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid with just enough (a shift of only about 1300 feet per second or so) to bring it to temporarily enter Earth’s orbit around twice the distance than the Moon.

Since the death of Gears , we were not without impatience, awaiting the return of the offline access to our Google Apps. Although the day has finally arrived – if you are a fan of Chrome. The beautiful world of Mountain View has unveiled a new application for their browser (which means it also works on Chome OS) called out Google Mail that will keep you connected to your all-important messages even when you can not get a connection. Notice the soft looks a heck of a lot like the web app for tablets, and that’s because it is essentially what it is. There are some differences – the keyboard shortcuts work – but at its heart is the same HTML5 browser users of mobile applications have been enjoying for some time. To install the offline version, you will have to uninstall the standard Gmail App Chrome, which is a bit strange, but nothing prevents you to type in the address bar Gmail.com. Docs and Calendar are also going offline. From today’s feature will be deployed to users over the next week. To activate it just look in the settings of an offline check box. Currently Docs is required only when disconnected, but Google promises to off-line editing is coming soon. Hit the link to install the cover over Gmail Offline now.

from: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/samsungs-series-7-slate-pc-hands-on/:

And you thought Samsung was showing off his complete series 7 online PC. Join the bench play and its smaller brothers laptop is a brand new 7 Series Slate running Windows 7. It sports a 340 nit, 1366 x 768 panel, 11.6-inch capacitive i5 Intel Core 1.6 GHz CPU with 2467M integrated graphics and 4GB of RAM. On the front there is a 2 megapixel camera and a light sensor, and around the back is a 3-megapixel shooter. Connectivity comes courtesy of 802.11 b / g / n WiFi, the more USB 2.0, HDMI micro, and a SIM slot for surfing the waves of the 3G (no word on which carrier will send these waves of data, however). Each slate also comes with a capacitive stylus, but will also Swype for longer than a layer of custom software to make Windows. A little more finger-friendly

There are four versions that differ in storage size and flavor of Windows, but all are 0.5 cm thick, weighs 2.03 pounds and are wrapped in brushed aluminum. There are 64 GB SSD variants packing Home Premium for $ 1099 or $ 1199 for Pro, while the 128 GB models come with Home Premium, a dock and a keyboard for $ 1349 or without Pro devices at the same price . They are all set for release late September, so it will not be long before you can take one. Looking to take the plunge into the waters Windows tablet? Read on past the break for our impressions on the slate of new Sammy.

from: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/sony-vaio-s-series-review-15-inch/:

Sad to say, but most of you will go back to school have probably already gone by now – but if you are in good class right now, you should probably pay attention. If you managed to get back on campus without making a new laptop along, you might just want to keep reading – Sony has released an addition of 15.5 inches for its VAIO series S, which not only adds a few crucial the additional display area, but bumps things up to 1080p.

Yes, it’s a laptop that can not only be configured with a Blu-ray, but has enough pixels to do justice resulting image, which means he could do a passable player for evening cinema. But, he chops to do justice to your workload? Is it worth the minimum price of $ 1000 asking, at least a $ 100 premium over Sony 13-inch models? Join us to find out.