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Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access

Register UK - Mar 25, 2026 2:45pm EDT

Social media giants found liable for social media addiction in landmark court case

The trial is the first in a series of landmark cases against Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snap that are set to follow in the US.

Sky News - Mar 25, 2026 2:24pm EDT

Windows boss promises to heal the operating system's wounds

Register UK - Mar 25, 2026 2:19pm EDT

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Toronto Star - Mar 25, 2026 2:19pm EDT

Jury finds Meta and Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial

California jurors decide companies were negligent in the design or operation of their platforms, an outcome that could influence thousands of similar cases

The Globe and Mail - Mar 25, 2026 2:17pm EDT

Live Science Today: Jensen Huang AGI claim and major leap to reanimation after death

Live Science - Mar 25, 2026 1:53pm EDT

Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues

NPR - Mar 25, 2026 1:52pm EDT

Social media addiction case: Result expected in landmark Los Angeles trial involving Google and Meta

The case centres around a 20-year-old woman who claimed her early use of social media caused addiction and exacerbated her depression. Both Google and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) are the defendants and deny the allegations. Follow the latest here.

Sky News - Mar 25, 2026 1:51pm EDT

Jury in Los Angeles reaches verdict in blockbuster Meta, YouTube social media trial

A jury reached a verdict in the L.A. trial focused on Meta and YouTube, a case that experts have characterized as social media's "Big Tobacco" moment.

CNBC - Mar 25, 2026 1:32pm EDT

UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens

A teen social media ban pilot in the U.K. will include restrictions ranging from curfews to time caps on popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

CNBC - Mar 25, 2026 1:20pm EDT

OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI 'benefits all of humanity'

ABC News - Mar 25, 2026 1:18pm EDT

Would you build your own apps?

Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

BBC News - Mar 25, 2026 1:10pm EDT

HP stuffs OpenAI LLM into new laptops in bid for small biz

Register UK - Mar 25, 2026 12:45pm EDT

Is the metaverse finally dead and buried? What's really going on with the embattled idea of living in virtual worlds.

Live Science - Mar 25, 2026 12:11pm EDT

Scientists build battery-like storage device 25X better than current tech

Being made from whiskey, a researcher said “the first step was to engage with distillery owners, build trust and convince them to let us in!"

Newsweek - Mar 25, 2026 11:51am EDT

LaGuardia’s Air Traffic Controllers Had Too Much to Do

The Atlantic - Mar 25, 2026 11:48am EDT

Forget iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Drops Back to Its Lowest Price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Gizmodo - Mar 25, 2026 11:46am EDT

Apple iPhone users in the UK asked to verify age with new update

Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

BBC News - Mar 25, 2026 11:38am EDT

Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Epic Games — see the list

Business Insider - Mar 25, 2026 11:26am EDT

As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

Toronto Star - Mar 25, 2026 11:21am EDT

In Iran, a US win will take more than just claiming victory -- Despite major tactical successes in degrading Iran's military, U.S. forces still confront the challenge of reopening oil trade in the Strait of Hormuz. And Iran's regime remains in place. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

Christian Science Monitor - Mar 25, 2026 11:20am EDT

Meta, YouTube accused of fueling social media addiction crisis | Fox News Video

Social Media Victims Law Center founding attorney Matthew P. Bergman discusses the lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of fueling social media addiction on ‘Fox News Live.’

Fox News - Mar 25, 2026 11:16am EDT

Data centers: The new casualties of war

The Week - Mar 25, 2026 10:55am EDT

Matt Brittin: Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general

Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

BBC News - Mar 25, 2026 9:50am EDT