Swedish biotech startup Melt&Marble has raised a €7.3 million Series A round to commercialize its precision-fermented designer fats. The company, targeting the food and personal care industries, plans its first commercial launch in 2026.
X has deactivated the European Commission’s advertising account on its platform, just days after receiving a landmark €120 million fine for Digital Services Act violations. The move escalates a bitter dispute over transparency and platform rules.
The day after a $140 million fine, X shut down the European Commission’s advertising account. The platform’s head of product accused the EU of using an “exploit” to boost a post about the fine.
According to GeekWire, Amazon is testing a new ultrafast delivery service called Amazon Now and gave rides in its Zoox robotaxi on the Vegas Strip. AWS SVP Colleen Aubrey also detailed the company’s push into applied AI and “agentic” coding.
A clear, explicit company purpose isn’t just feel-good fluff. When employees are treated as partners in that mission, it drives what one expert calls “economic engagement,” directly improving execution and the bottom line.
According to a creator interviewed by The Verge, AI-generated video is being used for everything from quick cash scams to stealing people’s likenesses for OnlyFans. The platforms enabling this flood of content are also building AI ad tools that could cut human creators out entirely.
Major PC makers are warning of significant price increases. A memory shortage, fueled by AI data center demand, is forcing companies like Dell and Lenovo to raise prices by 15-20% on new laptops and desktops.
Meta has begun deactivating accounts for users it believes are under 16 in Australia, ahead of a new law. The move highlights the immense practical and privacy challenges of such a ban.
The standoff over China-owned chipmaker Nexperia in the Netherlands is a stark warning for automakers. Moody’s says it reveals a permanent structural risk where political decisions can instantly upend sourcing. Building resilience now is non-negotiable.
Rockstar Games is bringing back a classic character. The upcoming GTA Online update, “A Safehouse in the Hills,” will feature protagonist Michael De Santa in a central story role when it launches on December 10.
