Apple partnering with startup Anthropic on AI-powered coding platform, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -Apple is partnering with Amazon-backed startup Anthropic on a new “vibe-coding” software platform that will use artificial intelligence to write, edit, and test code on behalf of programmers, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. “Vibe coding” refers to a programming method where AI agents generate code, a concept gaining popularity…

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Nvidia is working on China-tailored chips again after US export ban, The Information reports

(Reuters) – Nvidia has told some of its biggest Chinese customers that it is tweaking the design of its artificial intelligence chips so they can be sold to Chinese businesses without clashing with U.S. export rules, The Information reported on Friday. The chip giant has spoken with customers, including Alibaba Group, TikTok-parent ByteDance and Tencent…

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Roku forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates as economic uncertainty weighs

(Reuters) -Roku forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as customers pull back spending amid an uncertain market environment, sending shares of the company down 4% in extended trading.  Roku, the company whose streaming service saw major success during the pandemic, is now experiencing a slowdown as clients and brands tighten advertising budgets…

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Reddit’s strong revenue forecast signals advertising strength, shares surge 19%

(Reuters) -Reddit forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting on growing digital advertising spend on the social media platform despite uncertainty over marketing budgets, sending its shares up 19% in extended trading. The company is benefiting from its conversation placement ads format, where brands can advertise directly within discussion threads taking place…

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Apple edges past sales expectations but shares decline on tariff fears

By Stephen Nellis and Akash Sriram SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Apple on Thursday reported results that narrowly beat Wall Street expectations as consumers stocked up on iPhones amid fears of potential import taxes on its signature device from President Donald Trump. The Cupertino, California-based company said its sales and profit for the fiscal second quarter ended…

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