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

Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx of low-cost options.

OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says

OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month.

AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby

AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.

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

Personal Intelligence allows Google’s AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.

Stryker says it’s restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers wiped thousands of employee devices

The hack, which brought ongoing widespread disruption to the company’s operations, is thought to be the first major cyberattack in the United States in response to the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video

Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend.

Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus

Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics.

BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions.

Kagi brings its ‘small web’ of a human-only internet to mobile devices

Kagi’s “Small Web” offers a handpicked collection of more than 30,000 non-commercial, human-authored websites, including personal blogs, webcomics, and independent videos.

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says

After their dramatic falling-out, it doesn’t seem as though Anthropic and the Pentagon are getting back together.