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EmpresasJuly 8, 2026 · 3 min

SpaceX burns 260 Starlink satellites in six months: environmental risk?

SpaceX has confirmed the disposal of 260 Starlink satellites via controlled atmospheric reentry in just six months. While this method avoids orbital debris, it raises concerns about the accumulation of metal oxides in the upper atmosphere. Meanwhile, the FCC seeks to exclude satellites from environmental impact assessments.

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EmpresasJuly 8, 2026 · 4 min

LALIGA mistakenly blocks 500,000 innocent websites in Spain

A report reveals that IP blocking orders obtained by LALIGA against piracy have affected more than 500,000 legitimate websites in Spain, including NGOs, business tools, and educational platforms. The collateral damage raises serious questions about the proportionality of these measures.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 4 min

Conservative German Banks Launch Cryptocurrency Services

German cooperative banks and savings banks, extremely conservative institutions, will begin offering cryptocurrency trading services to their tens of millions of customers. This move marks a milestone in crypto adoption in the financial heart of Europe.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 5 min

Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over youth addiction

Meta has revealed that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to create addiction in young people. The figure, close to the company's market capitalization, marks a milestone in the legal battle against social media and could redefine platforms' responsibility in child protection.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 3 min

Hong Kong Captures Over 50% of China's Chip Imports

According to official data, Hong Kong channeled more than half of China's $239 billion in semiconductor imports during the first five months of 2026. This dominance reflects both tariff evasion and the need to bypass US export controls.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 4 min

Meta faces massive state lawsuits over social media addiction

Meta is facing a joint lawsuit from four US states accusing it of designing its platforms to hook minors, causing damages worth $1.4 trillion. The case could set a global precedent on tech companies' responsibility for youth mental health.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 5 min

India summons Meta over CSAM ads on Instagram

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will summon Meta executives after a BBC investigation found Instagram displaying paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a formal explanation. This case puts content moderation and platform responsibility in emerging markets at the center of debate.

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EmpresasJuly 7, 2026 · 5 min

SK Hynix Goes Nasdaq: $28 Billion to Fund AI Chip Expansion

SK Hynix, one of the world's largest memory manufacturers, has announced its Nasdaq IPO with an estimated valuation of $28 billion. The deal, which could be the second-largest IPO of the year, aims to fund the construction of new factories in South Korea and the purchase of advanced lithography equipment to meet growing demand for AI chips.

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EmpresasJuly 6, 2026 · 4 min

Bethesda focuses on core franchises after Xbox layoffs

Bethesda announces a shift in direction: it will prioritize its strongest franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls while reducing emphasis on secondary intellectual properties. The decision comes after massive layoffs at Xbox that affected 1,600 ZeniMax employees, part of a plan to eliminate 3,200 roles in total.

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EmpresasJuly 6, 2026 · 5 min

WhatsApp launches usernames and links Instagram for advertising

WhatsApp launches usernames, allowing contact without a phone number. However, if the desired @ is taken, the app suggests linking Instagram, connecting both profiles in Meta's Accounts Center to feed its personalized advertising.