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Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029

Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete

The Guardian - UK

BBC gets a new director general: how others have fared in the hardest job in UK media

Matt Brittin has been named the new director general of the BBC. He joins the broadcaster after almost two decades working at Google: he was its president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa before leaving in 2024. He is already on the board of the Guardian Media Group.

The Conversation

Iran Ceasefire Skepticism Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.69%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Jury Rules Google and Meta's 'Addiction Machines' Ruined Teen's Life in Landmark Trial

A Los Angeles jury has ruled against Google and Meta, finding their social media platforms harmful to a young woman's childhood. This landmark decision could set a precedent for future cases.

International Business Times UK

Why Is SanDisk (SNDK) Stock Down Today and Should You Buy the Dip?

SanDisk stock sank on a $1 billion Nanya investment and Google’s reveal of TurboQuant. But there’s reason to buy the dip in SNDK shares.

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Plus: Meta and Google found liable, what the verdict means, an OnlyFans-style campaign website, and more...

Reason

Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children

Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US court

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Apple rolls out age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 — right after Meta and Google get fined for not protecting kids

There's growing momentum behind holding tech companies to account for protecting children, as Apple adds age verification in the UK.

TechRadar

10 Mobile Apps With Most Users in 2026: ChatGPT Surges to Top Spot as AI Apps Dominate

ChatGPT has solidified its position as the world's most popular mobile app in early 2026, overtaking traditional social media giants like TikTok and Instagram with hundreds of millions of downloads and massive monthly active user growth, as artificial intelligence tools reshape how people communicate, create and consume content on smartphones.

International Business Times

Meta and YouTube made addictive products that harmed young people, US jury finds in landmark trial

The jury agreed with the 20-year-old plaintiff, who testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Euronews

Google won't kill sideloading on Android, but it will add some more hoops to jump through — and that's a good thing

Google has confirmed that sideloading will continue with some hurdles. But honestly, I don't think the compromised option is all that bad.

Tom’s Guide

Starmer promises Government will ‘go further’ after Google addiction ruling

The PM says more needs to be done to protect children

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘very keen’ for action on ‘addictive features within social media’

The Government is currently weighing up whether to implement a blanket ban on social media for under-16s.

Evening Standard

Internet Divided Over Meta-Google Verdict for Teen Depression: 'Why Blame Social Media For Bad Parenting?'

A California jury has found Meta and Google negligent in a case involving a young user's mental health, sparking a debate on tech companies' responsibility.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

Duke and Duchess of Sussex say 'floodgates are open' for legal cases against tech giants after landmark social media addiction ruling

Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed a woman’s mental health, a court has ruled

Fortune

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech’s next big problem

The verdict in a landmark lawsuit over addictive social media design—and a wave of similar cases against Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snap—could force Silicon Valley to confront whether its most powerful and “sticky” products are behaving like hard-to-kick drugs.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why most Israelis back the conflict with Iran, even as international support wanes

In today’s newsletter: This new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, and the country finds itself increasingly out of step with global opinion

International Business Times UK

Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial: What's Next For These SocMed Giants?

A Los Angeles jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive features, awarding $6m in damages. The case marks a significant legal precedent for social media platforms.

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The Guardian - AU

Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products

Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers say

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android's iPad Pro alternative?

An Android tablet where the software actually works

The Independent UK

As juries turn against social media for harming kids, Big Tech's invincibility starts to show cracks

It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users

AAP

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

An unprecedented legal finding that social media giants failed to protect young users from harm could have major ramifications for tech companies in Australia.

Evening Standard

Meghan and Harry hail ‘reckoning’ for social media firms after US court ruling

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they ‘stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced’.

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan hail social media ‘reckoning’ after Meta court ruling

The couple say they ‘stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced’

The Guardian - AU

House of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

Peers, in vote of 266 to 141, reject Keir Starmer’s proposals for public consultation to decide if social media ban should be introduced in UK

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