Publishers turn to video as AI search reshapes traffic
AI search is rewriting the referral playbook. Publishers are responding by pushing harder into video, where attention is stickier, distribution is broader, and monetization is less dependent on blue-link traffic.
Cognition lands $1B as AI coding race gets even hotter
Cognition has raised $1 billion at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, adding fresh momentum to the fast-moving market for AI coding tools.
Airbnb-backed WeRoad lands $58M to bring its group travel model to the US
WeRoad has secured $58 million to accelerate international growth, with the US next on the roadmap for its social group travel platform.
Xreal launches cheaper AR glasses with anti-shake viewing and swap-in frames
Xreal is pushing into more affordable AR wearables with a new pair of glasses that emphasizes steadier viewing and customizable frames.
OpenAI’s Ad Business Still Looks More Like a Sketch Than a Finished Product
OpenAI has the audience, the hype and growing interest from brands. What it does not yet appear to have is a fully formed ad business.
Google Health wants to pull your health data into one place — without taking control away
Google is pushing deeper into connected health with tools designed to unify data across devices and apps, while emphasizing user control over what gets shared and where.
Premier League betting shirt ban opens the door for brands — but proving ROI is the real match
The Premier League’s move away from front-of-shirt betting sponsors creates fresh space for mainstream brands. The challenge now is less access and more accountability: CMOs have to show what sponsorship actually delivers.
A Vatican AI document is raising an awkward question: was AI used to write it?
A Vatican text cautioning against the harms of artificial intelligence is now facing a pointed question of its own: did AI help produce it?
Startup Battlefield 2026 applications close May 27: what founders need to know
The clock is almost out for Startup Battlefield 2026. For early-stage founders, the May 27 deadline is the key date — and the selection bar is about more than a polished pitch deck.
NASA’s path to a permanent Moon base starts with three key missions
NASA’s long-term Moon base ambitions are moving from concept to campaign, with three missions this year expected to shape how the agency returns humans to the lunar surface for good.