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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Revenue Beats Wall Street on Strong iPhone Sales

Jul 30, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Julie Chang reports on Apple’s record June quarter earnings, driven by strong iPhone and Mac sales. Amazon’s AWS revenue surged 37% due to AI demand, alongside a major investment in Anthropic. Additionally, Nexus Data Centers is negotiating a $15 billion loan for a Texas campus to support Anthropic’s infrastructure, with Google providing financial guarantees and an equity stake.

Topics discussed

HPE sponsorship and self-driving networks intro Apple Q2 earnings and iPhone sales growth Amazon AWS revenue and Anthropic investment Nexus Data Centers Texas campus for Anthropic News Corp Google content agreement and podcast promo HPE Rami Rahim on AI-powered network automation
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