Quantum Computing 2026 · Chapter 06
Chapter 06 · The Machines · Wildcards

Photonic, topological, and the long shots.

Three bets that are still maturing, one announcement that broke the news cycle in February 2025, and one machine that does something completely different. By the end you can place every 2026 vendor on the right shelf — and tell a marketed claim from a measured result.

What you'll learn

How photonic QC works The Majorana 1 controversy Where annealing fits