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The Vergecast · Thursday, July 9, 2026

Microsoft Unveils Myrna 2 Quantum Chip, Targeting Commercially Valuable Quantum Computer by 2029

Microsoft has introduced its second-generation quantum computing chip, Myrna 2, which aims to put the company on a path toward achieving a scalable and commercially valuable quantum computer by 2029. This follows last year's announcement of a new state of matter by Microsoft's quantum team.

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Meanwhile, Microsoft just unveiled Myrna 2, its second-generation quantum computing chip.
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Last year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that its team had created a new state of matter that had only been theorized 100 years ago.
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This year, the new Myrna 2 chip has apparently, quote, put the team on a path to achieve a scalable quantum computer that is commercially valuable by 2029.
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Heard on The Vergecast — “Time to believe the quantum computing hype?, published Thursday, July 9, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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Microsoft Unveils Myrna 2 Quantum Chip, Targeting Commercially Valuable Quantum Computer by 2029 — Heardvine