A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta in the FTC’s antitrust case, allowing the tech giant to maintain ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp. This decision has significant implications for the social media landscape and user privacy moving forward.

Following the government shutdown, FAA lifts daytime launch curfew affecting SpaceX’s next-gen booster failure. Pegasus ready to fly again, signaling market implications for competitive space industry.

A Madrid court has ordered Meta to pay €479 million in damages to 87 Spanish media outlets for unlawfully processing user data. The court found that Meta’s data collection practices violated EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and Spanish antitrust law, giving Meta a competitive advantage that harmed Spanish digital media outlets. This ruling highlights the importance of data privacy protection for consumers and holds tech companies accountable for their data processing practices.

January Ventures is targeting underrepresented founders with deep expertise in legacy industries to fund AI companies transforming healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain, filling a gap in the market.

Verizon has announced plans to lay off over 13,000 employees in an effort to streamline operations and build a stronger company. The move comes as Verizon faces increasing competition and shifts in the telecom industry, with CEO Dan Schulman emphasizing the need for bold action to redefine the company’s trajectory. The layoffs represent about 13% of Verizon’s workforce, with the company also converting retail stores to franchised outlets and closing one store.

Google has released the Google Sans Flex font for free, part of the Material 3 design language. Typography enthusiasts and Android users can now download this variable sans-serif font, allowing for flexible letterforms at different scales. The availability of Google Sans Flex marks a significant development in font design for users and industry professionals alike.