This sure sounds like sour grapes to me, arguing that a faster, or true quantum computer will be built in a few years that will out preform Dwave's current system is pretty weak sauce. After reading this article I can't help but see the similarities between this article and the recent attack posts against uber that seem to be the flavor of the day. DWave has built and sold several functioning systems and this is what most likely puts a bullseye on them for people to take cheap shots..just like the Uber haters. Regardless of whether or not DWave has built a true quantum computer, or if the next conventional computer will be faster, they are doing it now, they have found the more effective algorithms and they are pushing the envelope. It's always easier to criticize and whine than stick your neck out and try something new and innovative and articles like this one show that even if you do succeed in those endeavors the haters are going to hate. The one part of the article that I did appreciate is the mention of Geordie Rose who was one of DWave's founders and the fact that an ex wrestler founded such a cutting edge company may speak volumes to the need for strong willed people in unicorn type companies to fend off then nay sayers before they even get off the ground.