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Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

The Guardian - US

Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time — legacy printers face extinction as Microsoft stops distributing V3 and V4 drivers

Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware.

Tom’s Hardware

Google Pixel owners report that their phones keep making strange popping noises — and it's not clear how to fix it

Multiple reports from Pixel owners claim that the Pixel 10 is making random loud popping noises from the speakers.

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Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members

After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.

Tom’s Guide

Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

Spain's prime minister says that his government plans to ban social media access for children under 16

The Independent UK

Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 — and it feels good to see Google's bet paying off

Google Pixel is expected to outperform the broader market in year-over-year growth.

Android Central

France ditches Zoom and Teams for homegrown system amid European digital sovereignty push

European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives

The Independent UK

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NVIDIA CEO denies reports he was 'unhappy' with OpenAI — reiterates plans for a "huge investment," but how much will it be?

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joins in with other companies floating investment to save OpenAI from imploding.

Windows Central

Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state

The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico

The Independent UK

Wisconsin towns reportedly signed secret NDAs for billion-dollar data center deals — Microsoft and Meta hide behind confidential agreements

At least four Wisconsin municipalities are understood to have signed underhanded nondisclosure agreements concerning new data centers while negotiating their development.

Tom’s Hardware

What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Hundreds of parents, teens and school districts have claimed social media is intentionally addictive and harmful

The Guardian - US

Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC

A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

Windows Central

Google now has two more years to impress me with the Pixel Tablet

Google seems to have a renewed interest in the Pixel Tablet, now supporting it for an additional two years beyond the original date.

Android Central

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

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Issues when playing YouTube videos on your Windows PC? YouTube’s latest error message is really an ad-blocker crackdown.

YouTube doubles down on its war against ad-blockers with an error prompt, preventing video playback unless you disable the ad blocker or subscribe to YouTube's 14/month Premium plan.

Windows Central

Austria’s Microsoft ruling signals a new era of liability for cloud platforms in schools

The Austrian data protection authority has ruled that Microsoft illegally used tracking cookies on a minor's device without consent, using its Microsoft 365 Education platform.

International Business Times

Leaked Google Documents Spark Backlash Over Alleged Plan to Win Lifelong Loyalty Through Schools

Newly revealed documents fuel a lawsuit accusing Google of using schools and education tech to build lifelong brand loyalty among children.

Windows Central

Windows 11 Sandbox needs a community workaround to function — why is this still happening?

Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.

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TikTok could soon be very a very different app in the US – including the content you get to see

A major change is coming to the app for those in the USA.

Android Central

Google disables Take a Message on older Pixel phones following a serious privacy bug

Google has disabled the Take a Message feature on Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 phones following a voicemail audio leak bug.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform’s app ecosystem

Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.

The Independent UK

App for boycotting US products tops Danish charts after Trump’s Greenland threats

NonUSA app ‘helps you identify and avoid American products in everyday life’

Windows Central

Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes — and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001

Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

Windows Central

Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box — what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know.

Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.

The Guardian - UK

Snapchat’s parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

Snap’s chief executive had been due to testify in civil action also involving Meta, TikTok and YouTube

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