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The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Microsoft announces partnership with vibe coding startup Replit
Vibe coding platform Replit has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to bring their software creation capabilities directly to enterprises. Replit will now be available through Microsoft's Azure Marketplace via subscription. Additionally, the coding tool will also be integrated with multiple Microsoft cloud services like containers, virtual machines and their Neon Serverless Postgres database which is supported by Replit. The platform helps users with little coding experience build web apps using natural language prompts and then customise features directly. 'Our mission is to empower entrepreneurial individuals to transform ideas into software- regardless of their coding experience or whether they're launching a startup or innovating within an enterprise. Forward-thinking companies like Zillow are already using Replit to rapidly prototype, build internal tools, and address unique business challenges with custom software solutions,' Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit said. 'Our collaboration with Replit democratizes application development, enabling business teams across enterprises to innovate and solve problems without traditional technical barriers.' said Deb Cupp, President, Microsoft Americas. Like other players in the vibe coding field that have gained attention, Replit's annual recurring revenue shot up from $10 million to $100 million within six months, CEO Amjad Masad tweeted last month.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In a blow to Google Cloud, Replit partners with Microsoft
Replit on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership deal with Microsoft that should be good for business for both of them. Replit will become available through Microsoft's enterprise cloud app store, Azure Marketplace, meaning Microsoft shops will be able to purchase Replit subscriptions there. Replit is also integrating its tech with a number of Microsoft cloud services like containers, virtual machines, and Microsoft's version of Postgres — the database that Replit supports — called Neon Serverless Postgres. That means that Azure should generate its share of revenue from Replit apps that are used in production. Microsoft famously offers its own hugely popular vibe coder with Github Copilot, but Replit doesn't really compete with it too much as they are geared toward different users and somewhat different use cases. Copilot competes with Anysphere's Cursor as an AI-powered, in-browser coding assistant used by programmers. Replit is popular with programmers, but it can also be used by people with little coding experience. Its users create web apps through natural language prompts, and Replit does the rest: setting up the database, the authentication, the storage, etc. Those with programming experience can then customize features directly, as Replit supports a number of programming languages. In this case, the two companies are marketing this offering as a prototyping/designing tool, like a competitor to Figma. The companies are also aiming it at non-programmer business managers for build-it-yourself apps. For example, a sales manager could use it to build a tool that tracks correlations between contract renewals and customer support tickets. 'We are enabling all employees across all functions to develop apps, regardless of coding experience, so we are complimentary to Copilot from that perspective,' a Replit spokesperson told TechCrunch. Replit is also one of the breakout stars of the vibe coding world. In June, CEO Amjad Masad tweeted that in six months, the company went from $10 million in annual recurring revenue to $100 million. It last raised $97.4 million — led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Khosla, Coatue, SV Angel, Y Combinator, Bloomberg Beta, Naval Ravikant, and ARK Ventures — at a $1.1 post-money valuation. Masad said in June that it hasn't needed to raise since: 'We still have over half our funding in the bank.' The startup claims that over 500,000 business users are on its platform Replit competes with a few other fast-growing startups, including European darling Lovable, which hit $50 million ARR around the same time period, its CEO said, and is reportedly in the process of raising a new round at around a $2B valuation; and Bolt, which grew to about $40 million ARR in about five months as well. If there is any competitor taking an L from this partnership, it's Google Cloud: The apps built and run through Replit are typically hosted on Google Cloud. In fact, Replit has been such a feather in Google's cap, that the cloud giant has profiled the partnership. However, this deal is non-exclusive, Replit confirmed to TechCrunch, meaning that the startup is not leaving Google Cloud, but is growing to support Microsoft shops. That also means that other popular vibe coders could strike similar Microsoft deals.
TechCrunch
08-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
In a blow to Google Cloud, Replit partners with Microsoft
Replit on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership deal with Microsoft that should be good for business for both of them. Replit will become available through Microsoft's enterprise cloud app store, Azure Marketplace, meaning Microsoft shops will be able to purchase Replit subscriptions there. Replit is also integrating its tech with a number of Microsoft cloud services like containers, virtual machines, and Microsoft's version of Postgres — the database that Replit supports — called Neon Serverless Postgres. That means that Azure should generate its share of revenue from Replit apps that are used in production. Microsoft famously offers its own hugely popular vibe coder with Github Copilot, but Replit doesn't really compete with it too much as they are geared toward different users and somewhat different use cases. Copilot competes with Anysphere's Cursor as an AI-powered, in-browser coding assistant used by programmers. Replit is popular with programmers, but it can also be used by people with little coding experience. Its users create web apps through natural language prompts, and Replit does the rest: setting up the database, the authentication, the storage, etc. Those with programming experience can then customize features directly, as Replit supports a number of programming languages. In this case, the two companies are marketing this offering as a prototyping/designing tool, like a competitor to Figma. The companies are also aiming it at non-programmer business managers for build-it-yourself apps. For example, a sales manager could use it to build a tool that tracks correlations between contract renewals and customer support tickets. 'We are enabling all employees across all functions to develop apps, regardless of coding experience, so we are complimentary to Copilot from that perspective,' a Replit spokesperson told TechCrunch. Replit is also one of the breakout stars of the vibe coding world. In June, CEO Amjad Masad tweeted that in six months, the company went from $10 million in annual recurring revenue to $100 million. Techcrunch event Save up to $475 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $450 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW It last raised $97.4 million — led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Khosla, Coatue, SV Angel, Y Combinator, Bloomberg Beta, Naval Ravikant, and ARK Ventures — at a $1.1 post-money valuation. Masad said in June that it hasn't needed to raise since: 'We still have over half our funding in the bank.' The startup claims that over 500,000 business users are on its platform Replit competes with a few other fast-growing startups, including European darling Lovable, which hit $50 million ARR around the same time period, its CEO said, and is reportedly in the process of raising a new round at around a $2B valuation; and Bolt, which grew to about $40 million ARR in about five months as well. If there is any competitor taking an L from this partnership, it's Google Cloud: The apps built and run through Replit are typically hosted on Google Cloud. In fact, Replit has been such a feather in Google's cap, that the cloud giant has profiled the partnership. However, this deal is non-exclusive, Replit confirmed to TechCrunch, meaning that the startup is not leaving Google Cloud, but is growing to support Microsoft shops. That also means that other popular vibe coders could strike similar Microsoft deals.
Gizmodo
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Gizmodo
Joe Rogan Feels Trump Betrayed Him on Immigration
Joe Rogan, one of the most influential voices in American media, is turning on Donald Trump. And the reason cuts deep: immigration raids. Rogan, who endorsed Trump just hours before the 2024 presidential election, now says he was misled by the man he helped boost into office. The podcaster and UFC commentator, known for giving a platform to anti-cancel culture figures and free speech advocates, is now accusing Trump of betraying the very values he campaigned on. 'We were told there would be…,' Rogan began during a July 2 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, before trailing off and recalibrating. 'There's two things that are insane. One is the targeting of migrant workers, not cartel members, not gang members, not drug dealers, just construction workers showing up at construction sites, raiding them. Gardeners. Like, really?' His guest, Amjad Masad, the Palestinian founder and CEO of the coding platform Replit, agreed. The two were discussing the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants, especially in the context of escalating tensions over Gaza and political speech on U.S. campuses. Masad brought up recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting Palestinian students and immigrants on flimsy pretenses. 'Did you see the video of the Turkish student at Tufts University who wrote an essay?' he asked. Rogan responded, incredulous: 'It was just critical of Israel, right? And that's enough to get you kicked out of the country?' The two were referencing growing concern that lawful political speech, especially criticism of Israel, is increasingly being used as grounds for visa cancellations and deportations under Trump's revived immigration policy. Back on November 4, 2024, Rogan endorsed Trump on social media, just before the election. It was a powerful signal to his massive base of male followers. 'The great and powerful @elonmusk. If it wasn't for him we'd be fucked,' Rogan wrote at the time. 'He makes what I think is the most compelling case for Trump you'll hear, and I agree with him every step of the way. For the record, yes, that's an endorsement of Trump.' The post racked up more than 50 million views. But less than a year later, Rogan seems to be reconsidering. The great and powerful @ it wasn't for him we'd be fucked. He makes what I think is the most compelling case for Trump you'll hear, and I agree with him every step of the the record, yes, that's an endorsement of the podcast — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) November 5, 2024While he made clear he would never vote for Kamala Harris, Rogan now feels duped. The immigration policy he thought would focus on violent criminals has instead become a broader crackdown on immigrant communities, including legal residents, students, and workers. During the campaign, Trump vowed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but insisted the focus would be on criminals and gang members. His rallies featured mugshots of alleged MS-13 members and claims that his plan would 'clean up the streets.' But now that he's back in the White House, reality looks different. According to recent court filings and ICE data, many of the people being arrested or deported have no criminal records at all. That discrepancy is what's pushing Rogan to speak out. He's built his brand around authenticity and free speech. Trump's current approach, he suggests, smells more like authoritarianism than policy. 'Fascism is the response almost always to communism,' Rogan said on the same podcast, quoting ANthony Rispo, a student of psychology and neuroscience at Columbia University. 'What we experience in this country is this continual overcorrection. Overcorrection to the left, then overcorrection to the right, to counter that.' In other words, Rogan is wondering if Trump's policies are an overcorrection too far, and if they resemble fascism more than freedom. Thanks @joerogan for shouting me out on @joeroganhq !! — Anthony Rispo (@anthony_rispo) July 3, 2025Rogan's disillusionment mirrors that of Elon Musk, another former Trump ally. Musk, who headed the now-infamous Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has become one of Trump's fiercest critics since Congress passed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a legislation that slashed EV subsidies, immigration protections, and environmental incentives. Musk is now threatening to start a third political party. And while Trump can afford to ignore the Tesla CEO's rebellion, he can't easily brush off Joe Rogan. Why? Because they share the same audience: disaffected men, anti-establishment voters, young libertarians, and people tired of traditional politics. If that group is forced to choose between Trump and Rogan, the outcome could significantly impact the 2026 midterm elections and future political landscapes.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Joe Rogan surprised by revelation of who ended America's 'woke period'
Joe Rogan was left in awe after the CEO of a billionaire-dollar tech company revealed who he thinks has ended America's 'woke' culture. Amjad Masad, the co-founder of Replit, a cloud-based coding platform, confidently declared that Elon Musk erased an alleged oppressive ideology that took over society, particularly within the tech industry. During the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience on July 2, Masad (pictured) claimed that many companies recently went through a 'woke period where you couldn't talk about certain things,' like the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. 'Has that gone away?' Rogan asked, leading Masad to smile and reply, 'Yeah, yeah, totally gone away.' When Rogan followed up by asking what changed the culture so quickly, Masad simply said 'Elon.' The Replit CEO then added that Musk's purchase of Twitter (now called X) completely removed the stigma of voicing opposing viewpoints in public and online. 'Buying Twitter is the single most impactful thing for free speech. Especially on these issues of being able to talk freely about a lot of subjects that are more sensitive,' Masad explained. Masad, a Jordanian-American whose family is from Palestine, noted that he had faced fierce criticism from colleagues for talking publicly about the situation in Gaza. Despite calling himself a 'moderate Palestinian,' Masad said he has been called anti-Semitic for supporting a two-state solution, which includes protections for Israelis, in the region. While speaking about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Rogan claimed that society was devolving into groups of people being convinced by their leaders that another group of people were their enemies. 'It's [expletive] insane. And the fact that it's still going on in 2025, with all we know about corruption and the theft of resources and power and influence, it's crazy that this is still happening,' Rogan said during the podcast. Masad then said he hoped the internet was starting to reach its potential as a platform for opening minds and removing the 'veil of propaganda and ignorance.' 'It was starting to happen in like 2010, 2011. And then you saw YouTube start to close down. You saw Facebook start to close down, Twitter. And suddenly, we had like this period of darkness,' the tech entrepreneur said. Although Rogan said that this censorship initially had good intentions of trying to weed out hate speech, it quickly went too far when tech companies began silencing 'malinformation.' Malinformation is a term used to describe truthful information that is still censored because social media companies and governments claim these facts are harmful to the overall public good. 'That's crazy. You're turning adults into infants, and you're turning the state into God. This is the secular religion. This is the religion of people that are atheists,' Rogan warned. 'The west was never about that. The west was about individual liberty,' Masad replied. The two men then shifted back to Musk's takeover of X, with Rogan arguing that the changes the CEO instituted 'opened up discussion.' While Rogan said that the changes meant to promote more freedom, such as reduced content moderation and restoring suspended accounts, allowed more hate speech to sneak back into X, he argued that more people are now able to tell the difference between news and propaganda. 'You have a lot of people that are recognizing actual true facts that are very inconvenient to the narrative that's displayed on mainstream media,' Rogan said. After Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, he noted that his goal was to 'maximize free speech.' Musk has also repeatedly called out what he referred to as the 'woke mind virus' that was threatening society. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience in November, Musk blamed woke culture for attempting to censor humor and satire, with polarizing topics like social justice essentially becoming off-limits to criticism. 'The woke ideology makes humor illegal. There are so many humor no-fly zones. You can't make fun of anything,' Musk told Rogan in 2024. 'At its heart, wokeness is divisive, exclusionary, and hateful. It basically gives mean people a shield to be mean and cruel, armored in false virtue,' Musk added during a 2021 interview with satire website the Babylon Bee. In the wake of Musk's acquisition of X, other major tech and social media platforms have caved to mounting pressure to roll back censorship online. In March, lawmakers in Washington subpoenaed officials at Google, demanding they turn over company records tied to the censorship of Americans during the Biden presidency. Republicans have long accused the Biden Administration of pressuring major companies into censoring free speech during and after the coronavirus pandemic, which Rogan and Masan also criticized during the July 2 podcast. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also publicly confessed that both Meta and Facebook censored conservative opinions on an 'industrial scale' during this time.
