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AI & Enterprise
Google, Microsoft join AI coding race as winning developers seen as key to cloud
Google and Microsoft are moving more aggressively into the AI coding market led by Anthropic and OpenAI, as big tech competes to keep developers tied to its AI models, platforms and cloud services. Analysts say the battle is less about selling tools than about ecosystem control. Market forecasts point to rapid growth. Companies such as MongoDB and Snowflake are using multiple services rather than committing to one provider.
Telecommunications & Media
Apple weighs $200 to $500 price for first smart glasses, aims for mass market
Apple\'s first smart glasses are being designed as a strategy aimed at the broader eyewear market, not only competition with Meta, a report said. Apple is considering a $200 to $500 price range, with a direction closer to general consumers than luxury. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman said Apple expects its brand, industrial design and iPhone integration to drive demand, supported by its device ecosystem, retail network and AI features.
Industry
Japan\'s materials grip strengthens in 2-nanometre era
Japan is regaining prominence in key semiconductor materials as the chip industry enters the 2-nanometre era, with demand rising for EUV photoresists and blank masks. Japanese firms control more than 90 percent of the EUV photoresist market and lead in blank masks, giving them growing pricing power. South Korea is working to develop domestic alternatives, but the industry says dependence on Japanese materials persists in High-NA EUV processes.