IBM has created a quantum processor able to process information so complex the work can't be done or simulated on a traditional computer, CEO Arvind Krishna told "Axios on HBO" ahead of a planned announcement.
Why it matters: Quantum computing could help address problems that are too challenging for even today's most powerful supercomputers, such as figuring out how to make better batteries or sequester carbon emissions.
Hackers accessed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's external email system and sent spam to thousands of people Saturday, according to the Spamhaus Project, an email spam watchdog group.
Why it matters: The cybersecurity debacle highlights the vulnerabilities of email communication, the Washington Post writes. While online entities often claim to be official sources, a hacker compromising a government server is "highly unusual."