Meta expands subscription offerings while AI and fusion startups raise massive funding; SpaceX faces FAA investigation and security threats target software developers

Meta launches subscription services across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp with additional AI-based offerings planned, expanding its monetization strategy beyond advertising.

AI coding startup Cognition secures $1 billion funding at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, reflecting investor confidence in AI-powered development tools.

Princeton's Thea Energy raises $100 million, establishing itself as one of the top-funded fusion startups as the sector attracts significant capital investment.

CrowdStrike and Google collaborate to dismantle a botnet targeting software developers in supply chain attacks, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats to tech infrastructure.

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate a Starship V3 booster failure, impacting the company's commercial spaceflight ambitions and regulatory standing.

ElevenLabs launches a new music-generation model capable of switching genres mid-track, advancing AI applications in creative content production.

Apple expands iPhone digital ID availability to 14 U.S. states and adds Atlanta's MARTA transit card to Apple Wallet, increasing mobile payment and identification features.

Google announces Preferred Sources highlighting for AI Search results and introduces Google Health app to consolidate personal health data with privacy controls.

YouTube implements more visible disclosure labels for AI-generated content and adds custom feed functionality to supplement traditional search capabilities.

Samsung and Google announce new digital identification features, with Samsung partnering with CLEAR for digital US passport support on Galaxy phones.