Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a Network Break! We start with follow up on Anthropic's Project Glasswing and Linux 7.0. On the news side, Cisco announces a prototype quantum switch that promises to support multiple quantum encoding modalities, Cato Networks adds an enterprise browser to its security offerings, and Mozilla validates the bug-finding powers of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Anthropic also comes under fire by some users for a marked drop in code quality output, Meta decimates its workforce and Microsoft offers buyouts to cut staff.
Intel loses money in Q1 but its share price goes up, Nokia profits from optical networking in Q1 and forecasts more to come, a French satellite communications startup raises millions of euros to enter the space race, and a Chinese electric car maker says it will sell flying cars in 2027.
Scott Robohn, host of the Total Network Operations podcast and co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, sits in for Johna Johnson this week.
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Links:
Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network - newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m04/cisco-introduces-universal-quantum-switch-advancing-the-path-to-a-quantum-network.html
The switch that quantum networking has been waiting for - blogs.cisco.com/news/the-switch-that-quantum-networking-has-been-waiting-for
Caltech Team Sets Record with 6,100-Qubit Array - https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/caltech-team-sets-record-with-6100-qubit-array
Cato Networks Eliminates Enterprise Browser Complexity with Newest Universal ZTNA Addition - catonetworks.com/news/cato-eliminates-enterprise-browser-complexity
Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox - wired.com/story/mozilla-used-anthropics-mythos-to-find-271-bugs-in-firefox
The zero-days are numbered - blog.mozilla.org/en/privacy-security/ai-security-zero-day-vulnerabilities
Anthropic’s Claude Is Pumping Out Vulnerable Code, Cyber Experts Warn - forbes.com/sites/the-wiretap/2026/04/22/anthropics-claude-is-pumping-out-vulnerable-code-cyber-experts-warn
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI - cbsnews.com/news/meta-layoffs-8000-ai-job-cuts
Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce - cnbc.com/2026/04/23/microsoft-plans-first-voluntary-retirement-program-for-us-employees.html
Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q1 2026 - nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-corporation-interim-report-for-q1-2026
Nokia Corporation Sponsored (NOK) Q1 FY2026 earnings call transcript - finance.yahoo.com/quote/NOK/earnings/NOK-Q1-2026-earnings_call-460653.html
AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat - reuters.com/business/nokia-beats-first-quarter-estimates-ai-boom-lifts-sales-again-2026-04-23
Intel Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results - intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1767/intel-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results
Intel’s stock soars 20% as results top estimates, with chipmaker showing signs of growth - cnbc.com/2026/04/23/intel-intc-q1-2026-earnings-report.html
UNIVITY Raises €27 Million to Build a Leading High-Speed Space-Based Internet Infrastructure for Telecom Operators - cdn.prod.website-files.com/683421081c5864344786df3d/69e9cff0731aa4fcc21ca479_UNIVITY%20Series%20A%20Fundraising%20Announcement.pdf
China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027 - msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/chinas-xpeng-expects-to-start-delivering-flying-cars-in-2027/ar-AA21wTGb
Xpeng is actually building this electric flying car — I visited the factory - electrek.co/2026/04/22/xpeng-aridge-flying-car-factory-visit
Total Network Operations Podcast - packetpushers.net/podcast/total-network-operations
Network Automation Forum - https://networkautomation.forum/
Network Break is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Take a Network Break! We start with follow up on Anthropic's Project Glasswing and Linux 7.0. On the news side, Cisco announces a prototype quantum switch that promises to support multiple quantum encoding modalities, Cato Networks adds an enterprise browser to its security offerings, and Mozilla validates the bug-finding powers of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Anthropic also comes under fire by some users for a marked drop in code quality output, Meta decimates its workforce and Microsoft offers buyouts to cut staff.
Intel loses money in Q1 but its share price goes up, Nokia profits from optical networking in Q1 and forecasts more to come, a French satellite communications startup raises millions of euros to enter the space race, and a Chinese electric car maker says it will sell flying cars in 2027.
Scott Robohn, host of the Total Network Operations podcast and co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, sits in for Johna Johnson this week.
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter
Meter delivers full-stack networking—wired, wireless, and cellular—to leading enterprises. It’s a single integrated solution with everything included. Meter has designed the hardware, written the firmware, and built the software. Meter deploys and manages everything required at your site, or sites, so that you get performant, reliable, and secure connectivity. If you’re ready for fast, secure, and scalable connectivity without the complexity of managing multiple providers or tools, it’s time to check out Meter. Go to meter.com/networkbreak to book a demo now!
Links:
Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network - newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m04/cisco-introduces-universal-quantum-switch-advancing-the-path-to-a-quantum-network.html
The switch that quantum networking has been waiting for - blogs.cisco.com/news/the-switch-that-quantum-networking-has-been-waiting-for
Caltech Team Sets Record with 6,100-Qubit Array - https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/caltech-team-sets-record-with-6100-qubit-array
Cato Networks Eliminates Enterprise Browser Complexity with Newest Universal ZTNA Addition - catonetworks.com/news/cato-eliminates-enterprise-browser-complexity
Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox - wired.com/story/mozilla-used-anthropics-mythos-to-find-271-bugs-in-firefox
The zero-days are numbered - blog.mozilla.org/en/privacy-security/ai-security-zero-day-vulnerabilities
Anthropic’s Claude Is Pumping Out Vulnerable Code, Cyber Experts Warn - forbes.com/sites/the-wiretap/2026/04/22/anthropics-claude-is-pumping-out-vulnerable-code-cyber-experts-warn
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI - cbsnews.com/news/meta-layoffs-8000-ai-job-cuts
Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce - cnbc.com/2026/04/23/microsoft-plans-first-voluntary-retirement-program-for-us-employees.html
Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q1 2026 - nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-corporation-interim-report-for-q1-2026
Nokia Corporation Sponsored (NOK) Q1 FY2026 earnings call transcript - finance.yahoo.com/quote/NOK/earnings/NOK-Q1-2026-earnings_call-460653.html
AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat - reuters.com/business/nokia-beats-first-quarter-estimates-ai-boom-lifts-sales-again-2026-04-23
Intel Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results - intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1767/intel-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results
Intel’s stock soars 20% as results top estimates, with chipmaker showing signs of growth - cnbc.com/2026/04/23/intel-intc-q1-2026-earnings-report.html
UNIVITY Raises €27 Million to Build a Leading High-Speed Space-Based Internet Infrastructure for Telecom Operators - cdn.prod.website-files.com/683421081c5864344786df3d/69e9cff0731aa4fcc21ca479_UNIVITY%20Series%20A%20Fundraising%20Announcement.pdf
China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027 - msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/chinas-xpeng-expects-to-start-delivering-flying-cars-in-2027/ar-AA21wTGb
Xpeng is actually building this electric flying car — I visited the factory - electrek.co/2026/04/22/xpeng-aridge-flying-car-factory-visit
Total Network Operations Podcast - packetpushers.net/podcast/total-network-operations
Network Automation Forum - https://networkautomation.forum/
Network Break is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
