BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

BuzzFeed, the U.S.-based media company known best for its quizzes and listicles, is reinventing itself for the AI era. At least, that’s the pitch. The company once housed a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism division, but is now turning its focus to…

Gecko Robotics lands the largest US Navy robotics deal yet

The U.S. Navy has signed its largest robotics contract to date as it seeks to use advanced technology to maintain its fleet. Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics has entered into a five-year agreement with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. General Services…

Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4

Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India. It will compete with local rivals like Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming increasingly price-sensitive due to an influx of low-cost options. Oura is selling…

OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says

OpenAI has signed a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to sell its AI products to the U.S. government for both classified and unclassified work. AWS confirmed the agreement. This partnership follows OpenAI’s recent deal with the Pentagon to allow…

Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users

Google announced on Tuesday that it is expanding access to its Personal Intelligence feature to all users in the United States. This feature allows its AI assistant to provide tailored responses by connecting information across your Google ecosystem, including Gmail…

Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus

Google may have signed on to President Trump’s toothless power pledge, but it’s clear the company started working months ago on a framework to power its data centers. On Thursday, Google said it will work with Michigan utility DTE to…