Overview

• D-Wave Quantum Inc announced the commercial availability of its sixth-generation Advantage2 quantum computing system, designed for real-world applications like optimization, AI, and materials simulation.
• The Advantage2 system, accessible via D-Wave’s Leap cloud service and for on-site installations, offers increased qubit connectivity, greater coherence, and improved energy efficiency.
• D-Wave’s stock rose over 12% in premarket trading following the announcement, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the system's potential to address computational challenges beyond classical supercomputers.
• Quantum Computing Inc reported a $17 million profit for Q1 2025, reversing prior losses, while its stock climbed nearly 9% in premarket trading.
• Rigetti Computing shares increased 6% in premarket trading despite no new announcements, highlighting ongoing investor interest in the quantum computing sector.