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Cisco debuts prototype quantum networking chip to accelerate future – and existing – applications
Cisco Systems Inc. is future-proofing itself for the day when quantum computing finally becomes a reality, announcing a prototype networking chip that leverages quantum mechanics to scale up the next generation of computer systems. The prototype was unveiled as the company opened a new research hub in Santa Monica that’s dedicated to exploring the potential ...
App monitoring startup AppSignal targets US after raising $22M and hiring a new CEO
Application monitoring startup AppSignal B.V. said today it’s looking to expand its market presence beyond Europe after closing on a $22 million early-stage funding and hiring a new chief executive. The Series A round was led by Elsewhere Partners and saw the participation of several other unnamed investors. AppSignal is an Amsterdam-based startup that claims ...
Google is getting into the filmmaking business to promote a more positive view of tech
Google LLC is teaming up with a talent management company called Range Media Partners on a new film and TV project that aims to improve the public perception of its technology. According to a report in Business Insider, the two partners are working on an initiative called “100 Zeros” to identify scripted and unscripted projects ...
Signal app clone used by Trump officials was hacked in less than 30 mins
The security of U.S. government officials’ communications has come under the spotlight again after a modified Signal app used to archive data from third-party messaging apps was hacked in less than 30 minutes. The app in question is a cloned version of Signal made by an Israeli company called TeleMessage, which claims to modify encrypted ...
Apple’s stock falls as Tim Cook admits it’s ‘difficult to predict’ tariff impact
Shares of the iPhone maker Apple Inc. were heading south in late trading today after it failed to offer much clarity on the long-term impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Growth in its closely watched services business slowed as well, falling short of Wall Street’s revenue target. The company reported second-quarter earnings before certain costs ...
Amazon’s stock declines on light guidance and third successive cloud revenue miss
Amazon.com Inc. delivered better-than-expected results in its first-quarter earnings report, but it followed up with mixed guidance that’s “subject to change” as a result of the uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The company’s cloud infrastructure business also came up short, missing revenue expectations for a third straight quarter, and its stock ...
Qualcomm beats expectations, but its stock wobbles on light revenue forecast
Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. beat analysts expectations thanks to some impressive revenue growth as it delivered its second-quarter earnings results today. The company said it’s reaping the rewards of a diversification strategy that has seen it expand beyond the smartphone market. However, its revenue forecast for the current quarter came in just shy of Wall Street’s ...
Meta Platforms crushes Wall Street’s earnings and revenue targets
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. delighted investors today as it crushed analysts’ targets on earnings and revenue, sending its stock higher in extended trading. The company reported first-quarter earnings before certain costs such as stock compensation of $6.43 per share, well ahead of the $5.28 per share consensus estimate. Revenue for the ...
Microsoft delivers impressive earnings beat, showing strength in AI and cloud
Microsoft Corp.’s stock gained more than 7% in late trading today after it beat expectations in its latest financial results thanks to strong growth in the cloud, and followed up with encouraging guidance for the current quarter. The company reported third-quarter earnings before certain costs such as stock compensation of $3.46 per share, easily beating ...
Distributed app platform Akka targets agentic AI with flexible deployment options
Distributed application platform provider Akka said today it’s launching two new deployment options for developers looking for more versatile ways to deploy agent artificial intelligence applications at large scale. The company, which rebranded last year as Akka but is still officially known as Lightbend Inc., said developers now have the choice to self-host their applications ...
