However, converting photons into electrical signals can slow down processing times since light operates at higher speeds.

Two companies have announced photonic devices that could solve specific real-world problems faster and with less energy than conventional computers.

On April 1, 2025, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the world's most advanced microchip: the 2 nanometer (2nm) chip.

which makes software used to design semiconductors, on Wednesday introduced a technology it said will pave the way toward computers taking over many of the tasks in creating new computer chips.

Meanwhile, the other companies make semi-invasive chips or brain-computer interface (BCI) systems, which are placed on the brain's surface. The latter has a major advantage since they pose less risk ...

Why IBM, TSMC, Quantinuum, and SambaNova Systems are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in computing for 2025.

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