Apple and Anthropic team for AI coding platform improvements

May 2, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

In a bold move that might make developers rethink their coffee breaks, Apple has joined forces with Anthropic to build an AI-enhanced coding platform. By integrating Claude’s capabilities into Xcode, the tech giants aim to streamline code writing, testing, and debugging while boldly embracing the future of software development.

techinasia.com / Apple, Anthropic team up on AI-powered coding platform

theinformation.com / Apple Teams Up With Anthropic in AI Coding Push - The Information

theverge.com / Apple is working with Anthropic on an AI coding tool for Xcode

appleinsider.com / Apple turns to Anthropic to speed up coding & fix buggy tools

techcrunch.com / Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform

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Valve Deadlock’s Dual Secret Alpha Builds Revealed

May 2, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Reports confirm that Valve’s MOBA, Deadlock, is undergoing not one but two invite‐only alpha tests. One build is the widely acknowledged closed alpha, while a hush-hush, even more exclusive version has been quietly rolled out to a select group of players, intensifying speculation among fans.

gamespot.com / Valve's Deadlock Has A Super-Secret Invite-Only Alpha Different From The Known Invite-Only Alpha

ign.com / Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Apparently Has Another, Even More Exclusive Build

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Amazon Introduces New AI Coding Service to Challenge Startup Rivals

May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-assisted coding service designed to directly compete with startups such as Cursor Windsurf. The service aims to simplify software development with machine learning capabilities. Investors and tech insiders are curious to see if this venture can bridge the gap between creative coding and industrial efficiency.

winbuzzer.com / Amazon is Reportedly Developing an AI Coding Service to Compete with Cursor, Windsurf

theinformation.com / Amazon Takes Aim at Cursor With New AI Coding Service - The Information

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Redis Reopens Its Code Vault With a Licensing Shake-Up

May 1, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

In a surprising turn of events, Redis has undone years of licensing constraints by reverting to an open source model under the AGPL license. Developers and critics alike are left wondering whether this bold move is a revolution or simply a change of tune in an ever-evolving tech saga.

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simonwillison.net / Redis is open source again

theregister.com / Redis 'returns' to open source with AGPL license

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