Gadgets News 20 October 2025 - 18 November 2025

January 18, 2026, 6:30 PM EST. IonQ and Alphabet race to commercialize quantum computing in 2026. IonQ, a pure-play with trapped-ion tech, reports a momentum boost after a 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity milestone and growing backlog tied to deals with government agencies, Amazon and Microsoft. Shares trade at a rich multiple, but revenue rose sharply in Q3 2025, underscoring growth. Google Quantum AI division sits inside a mega-cap with six roadmap milestones; two have been hit, signaling progress toward usable hardware and software. Google's scale and cross-business AI strength provide a counterweight to IonQ's niche focus. Taken together, the two offer a blend of high-growth appeal and corporate stability for investors eyeing the long term in quantum computing.