FTC sues to block Meta’s VR expansion

Ben Remaly

28 July 2022

A divided Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Meta’s acquisition of Within Unlimited on grounds it would substantially harm competition for virtual reality fitness apps.

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FTC sues to block Meta’s VR expansion

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