The Vergecast · Thursday, July 9, 2026
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.
“Meanwhile, Microsoft just unveiled Myrna 2, its second-generation quantum computing chip.”
“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.”
“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.”