Bending Spoons, the Italian app developer known for apps like Splice and Evernote, has acquired AOL from Yahoo, according to a July 2026 announcement. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, includes AOL's digital media assets such as TechCrunch, Engadget, and HuffPost.
Following the acquisition, analysts have issued ratings on Bending Spoons' stock, with 6 recommending 'buy' and 4 recommending 'hold,' according to financial reports. The company's shares have seen increased interest as it expands into media.
Bending Spoons, founded in 2013, has a history of acquiring and revitalizing struggling apps. The AOL acquisition marks its entry into the media sector, leveraging AOL's established brands and advertising technology.
