OpenAI teams up with Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL in Brazil content deal

OpenAI says it is partnering with Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL in a strategic content agreement that brings major Brazilian journalism brands into the AI company’s wider publisher network.
Cox Media Hit With FTC Fine Over Claims It Listened Through Phones for Ad Targeting

Cox Media Group is facing an FTC fine after marketing materials suggested its ad tech could use phone data and conversations to help target consumers.
Google Turns Up the Heat in the Agentic Shopping Fight

Google’s newest commerce moves point to a more aggressive play in agentic shopping, where AI tools don’t just recommend products but increasingly guide the path to purchase.
ClickUp’s Layoff Moment Is Bigger Than One Startup

ClickUp’s reported mass layoff is a sharp signal from the software industry: companies are rethinking headcount, productivity, and what work looks like in an AI-heavy era.
The NBA’s Kenny Beecham Deal Signals a New Creator Playbook for Sports Leagues

The NBA’s deal with YouTuber Kenny Beecham looks bigger than a one-off creator partnership. It suggests sports leagues are starting to treat digital-native talent as a core distribution channel, not just a marketing add-on.
Xreal Says It’s Finally Ready to Crack Smart Glasses

After years of hype and misfires in wearables, Xreal says the smart glasses market may finally be lining up with the right hardware, software and use cases.
Why ‘On Trails’ still feels fresh: a book that turns walking into a bigger story

Robert Moor’s ‘On Trails’ takes the simple act of walking and opens it into a broader story about nature, human movement, and how paths shape the world around us.
Robotaxi Reality Check: The Road Ahead Is Still Messy

Robotaxis are back in the spotlight, but the latest mobility reality check makes one thing clear: scaling autonomous ride services is still far harder than the hype suggests.
Best Memorial Day sales to shop this weekend

Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest shopping moments of the season, with discounts landing across tech, TVs, home gear and more.
Hackers Are Learning to Exploit Chatbot ‘Personalities’

A new wave of AI attacks is focusing less on raw prompts and more on how chatbots are framed, styled, and steered through their built-in personalities.