1. Quantum Computing & Standards Innovation Breakthroughs are accelerating: companies like Google and IBM now project full-scale quantum computers could emerge by the end of this decade. The U.S. Department of Defense is also exploring working systems by 2033, underscoring how quantum tech may soon transform fields like encryption, pharmaceuticals, and finance—with both promise and hype in the mix. Simultaneously, scientists at NIST have created a novel calibration device harnessing the quantum anomalous Hall effect to measure voltage, resistance, and current all at once. Though currently lab-bound due to its cooling requirements (0.01 K!), this innovation hints at future in-lab, multi-function electrical standards tools. 2. Satellite Constellations by Automakers Geespace—Geely’s aerospace arm—has expanded its IoT satellite constellation with 11 new satellites, now totaling 41. The goal: reach 72 by year-end. These satellites will boost internet coverage and enhanc...