Photonics stories

Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.

PsiQuantum links Nvidia CUDA-Q to its Construct toolkit, promising GPU-accelerated quantum simulations up to 450 times faster than CPUs.

Sticklers to unveil PRO360° Touchless Cleaner at ANGA COM 2026, targeting fast, automated fibre connector cleaning for high-volume networks.

Salience Labs unveils a 32-port all-optical switch for AI data centres, promising big latency and power cuts as rack densities surge.

Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.

Seagate begins volume shipments of Mozaic 4+ 44TB HAMR drives to hyperscalers, targeting exploding AI data storage and efficiency demands.

Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.

Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.

Firgun backs Los Angeles quantum start-up Quantum Elements to scale its AI-powered Constellation software platform for circuit design.

SPhotonix taps Project Silica talent and optics veteran to scale 5D glass memory and advanced optics after an oversubscribed USD $4.5 million pre-seed.

Nutanix and Nvidia unveil a unified AI stack to speed enterprises from pilot to production, promising simpler, scalable “AI factory” deployments.

NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.

Scintil Photonics has raised $58 million to scale its AI chip tech, expanding production and workforce in France and the US for next-gen data centres.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.

Xanadu partners with DISCO to enhance wafer processing, aiming to boost production of ultra-low loss photonic chips for quantum computing.

Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.

Cisco unveils a prototype Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens a dedicated quantum research lab in Santa Monica to advance quantum networking tech.

Co-packaged optics promise increased efficiency in AI data centres by reducing power use through integrated switch and optical components, speeding innovation.

Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.