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Product & Design Pulse v60
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Malcom Jones
October 06, 2025
Welcome to this weekās edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! Yahoo is reportedly offloading AOL to Bending Spoons in a $1.4B deal, while Samsung and SK Group are joining OpenAIās Stargate project to help power the next era of AI supercomputing. Apple pushed back against Elon Muskās latest claims over its OpenAI partnership, and California doubled down on AI leadership with a sweeping new state bill. Discord faced a third-party security breach and partnerships and feature releases abound.
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Yahoo Nears $1.4 Billion Deal to Sell AOL to Bending Spoons
Yahoo is reportedly close to selling its AOL division to Italian app developer Bending Spoons for roughly $1.4 billion. The deal would mark Yahooās latest move to streamline its portfolio and focus on higher-growth areas like advertising and media tech. For Bending Spoons, the acquisition continues an aggressive expansion following its purchases of Evernote and Vimeo.
Samsung and SK Join OpenAIās Stargate Project
OpenAI announced that South Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Group will join its global āStargateā supercomputing initiative. The companies will contribute infrastructure, semiconductor expertise, and investment to accelerate AI compute capacity. The partnership strengthens OpenAIās global supply chain and cements Asiaās growing role in next-generation AI infrastructure.
Apple Denies Harming Muskās xAI by Teaming Up With OpenAI
Apple has rejected claims that its collaboration with OpenAI was intended to damage Elon Muskās xAI. The company stated that its partnerships are based on product innovation and privacy commitments, not competitive motives. The remarks follow Muskās public accusations that Apple is unfairly favoring OpenAI in its ecosystem integrations.
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Advancing Californiaās AI Industry
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, a sweeping package to support AI innovation and oversight in the state. The legislation funds research centers, workforce training, and safety standards for AI deployment. Newsom framed the bill as essential to maintaining Californiaās global leadership in responsible artificial intelligence.
Discord Confirms Security Incident Involving Third-Party Vendor
Discord disclosed that a third-party customer support vendor experienced a data breach affecting some user email addresses and support messages. The company emphasized that no passwords, payment data, or core infrastructure were compromised. Discord has since terminated its relationship with the vendor and is implementing new security reviews for all partners.
