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Product & Design Pulse v28
A New State of Matter and App Updates Galore
Malcom Jones
February 24, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! Microsoft has unveiled Majorana-1, a revolutionary quantum processor leveraging topological qubits, potentially paving the way for large-scale quantum computing. Meanwhile, Netflix Sports debuts a bold new identity designed by Study Hall, capturing the rhythm and emotional depth of athletic competition. Meta is set to build the world’s longest undersea cable, a massive 50,000-kilometer project aimed at enhancing global internet connectivity for AI-driven services. And DeepSeek introduces a breakthrough in AI efficiency, using "native sparse attention" to process long texts up to 11 times faster—ushering in new possibilities for AI-driven problem-solving and complex tasks.
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Microsoft Unveils Majorana-1: The World's First Quantum Processor Powered by Topological Qubits
Microsoft has announced Majorana-1, a groundbreaking quantum processing unit utilizing topological qubits designed to scale up to a million qubits on a single chip. This advancement aims to provide faster and more reliable large-scale quantum computations by harnessing a new type of material and engineering a novel qubit architecture. While this development holds promise for solving complex problems beyond classical computing capabilities, some physicists urge cautious optimism, noting that further evidence is needed to substantiate the existence of the elusive Majorana particles.
Netflix Sports’ Identity Draws on the Emotion, Rhythm, and Patterns Behind Every Triumph and Loss
Design studio Study Hall has crafted a new visual identity for Netflix Sports, aiming to capture the dynamic energy and emotional depth of sports narratives. The reimagined branding moves beyond traditional sports broadcasting aesthetics, focusing instead on the sacrifices and struggles inherent in athletic pursuits. By abstracting Netflix's iconic wordmark and incorporating a versatile color palette and bold typography, the identity reflects the intensity and rhythm of sports through a unique lens.
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta has unveiled the Waterworth Project, an ambitious plan to construct a 50,000-kilometer undersea cable connecting five continents, including landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa. This multibillion-dollar investment aims to enhance global internet infrastructure, providing high-speed connectivity essential for AI innovation and Meta's suite of services like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The project has garnered political support, highlighting its significance in bolstering digital connectivity and cooperation.
DeepSeek Innovation Speeds Up Processing of Long Text, Paper Says
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has introduced a novel "native sparse attention" (NSA) method, significantly accelerating the processing of lengthy texts by up to 11 times compared to traditional techniques. By training AI models to focus on key information rather than analyzing every word, this approach enhances efficiency without compromising performance. This advancement holds promise for improving AI's capabilities in complex problem-solving, extensive programming tasks, and managing prolonged conversations.
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