Italian software company Bending Spoons has purchased the legacy internet brand AOL for $1.5 billion. The deal highlights AOL's continued relevance despite its diminished prominence in the digital age. The acquisition was announced on October 30, 2025.
AOL, once a dominant force in the early days of the internet, has found a new owner in Bending Spoons, an Italian mobile app developer. The transaction, valued at $1.5 billion, was reported by TechRadar, underscoring that AOL remains operational more than two decades after its peak popularity.
Bending Spoons, known for apps like Remini and Evernote, aims to leverage AOL's established brand in the evolving tech landscape. The deal comes at a time when legacy tech companies are being revitalized by innovative firms seeking to expand their portfolios.
No further details on the strategic plans for AOL post-acquisition were immediately available from the sources. This purchase revives interest in AOL's history, from its dial-up services to its integration with Yahoo in 2017 before being spun off.