YouTube will stream the Oscars — exclusively — beginning in 2029

YouTube has won the exclusive global rights to stream the Oscars, starting in 2029. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the landmark partnership on Wednesday. The Google-owned platform outbid other contenders, including the Oscars’ longtime home, ABC.…

Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced in a message to staff on Wednesday that longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis will lead a new AI-focused organization within the company. This organization will be responsible for Amazon’s AI models like Nova, as well…

Google’s vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini

Google is integrating its vibe-coding tool, Opal, directly into the Gemini web app. This move allows users to build AI-powered mini applications, which Google calls Gems, entirely within Gemini. Gems are customized versions of the Gemini AI assistant designed for…