Quantum computers – it is never too early to have a plan

A simple explanation of what a quantum computer is, without going into quantum states, parallel universes and super position, is that they will be computers that will exponentially expand our computing power beyond todays classical computers. A quantum computer is not a general purpose computer but a computing device. Quantum …

Because It’s Friday – James Webb Space Telescope nearly open for business

James Webb ST image

Before we start there was an update to last Friday’s “Because It’s Friday”: Because It’s Friday – an ethical dilemma UPDATED 1 May 2022 – Smart Thinking Solutions This week it is space The work on the James Webb space telescope is proceeding and another goal has been reached – …

Because It’s Friday – 32 years of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Apollo 11 Moon landing

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If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know I like space. To celebrate 32 years of operation of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), this week NASA released a video and an image taken by the HST of the Hickson Compact Group 40. This is an unusual collection …

Has Apple given us a false sense of security when it comes to their App Tracking Transparency

There was a lot of publicity – including the regular use in iPhone advertising – of Apple’s new stance on privacy. Apple has imposed new rules on vendors of iOS (and iPadOS) through its “walled garden” App Store that enhances our privacy. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is a cornerstone of …