The line between science fiction and computing reality is getting thinner. IBM has announced a sweeping set of upgrades to its quantum computing roadmap — unveiling new processors, faster error correction, and a clear timeline to make quantum systems commercially dominant before the decade ends.

As the artificial intelligence boom reshapes global markets, a surprising shift is underway: the center of gravity is moving toward Asia. While American tech titans dominate headlines, analysts say the region that quietly builds the hardware powering AI — from chips to data centers — may be the smarter long-term bet.

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