Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market Today Mega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help. Kiplinger · Mar 26
Analysts Expect Higher TPU Shipments. Why That Makes Broadcom Stock a Buy Now. Analysts are bullish on Broadcom stock, expecting more than 40% upside from an increase in TPU units. Barchart · Mar 26
‘The fastest mobile platform for web browsing’: Google claims Android is up to 47% faster than iOS in this key metric Google says its Android operating system provides up to 47% faster web browsing speeds than Apple’s iOS. TechRadar · Mar 26
Google says ‘quantum apocalypse’ that could break the internet is more imminent than we thought Quantum computers are developing more quickly than expected – and so is the threat to our current computer security The Independent UK · Mar 26
Reddit Stock Appears to Be Another Victim of Social Media Addiction Trial Ruling as RDDT Falls Below 20-Day Moving Average Reddit stock sinks as Los Angeles jury penalizes Meta, Google in social media addiction trial. Here’s why that makes RDDT shares unattractive to own in 2026. Barchart · Mar 26
Meta and Google's Legal Shield May Have Been Cracked After Court Ruling, Tech Expert Says Tech law expert Dr. Rob Nicholls said that the ruling could mark the start of a much broader legal reckoning over how social media platforms are designed for children. International Business Times · Mar 26
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear The Independent UK · Mar 26
One big Google Translate update made its way onto iOS amidst an Android expansion Shattering language barriers became a lot easier, as Google Translate's Live Translate greets iOS users and more Android users in other countries. Android Central · Mar 26
Walmart tipped to take on Google with lookalike Google TV Streamer boxes and TVs A Redditor leaked what appears to be a new Walmart Onn that looks suspiciously like the Google TV Streamer. Tom’s Guide · Mar 26
Analyst Optimism: MarketBeat's Most Upgraded Stocks of 2026 Amid the stock market's somewhat tumultuous start to 2026, these three stocks are currying significant favor with Wall Street analysts. MarketBeat · Mar 26
Google says it's preparing for the quantum apocalypse, when traditional encryption methods are broken by quantum computers, by 2029—which is much sooner than originally expected Well, it's been fun folks. Thanks for all the fish. PC Gamer · Mar 26
20-Year-Old Wins $6M After Suing Meta and YouTube Over Childhood Addiction In a landmark legal decision, Meta and Google are ordered to pay $6M for their role in social media addiction, marking a significant moment in tech accountability. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029 Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
BBC gets a new director general: how others have fared in the hardest job in UK media Matt Brittin has been named the new director general of the BBC. He joins the broadcaster after almost two decades working at Google: he was its president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa before leaving in 2024. He is already on the board of the Guardian Media Group. The Conversation · Mar 26
Barchart · Mar 26 Iran Ceasefire Skepticism Weighs on Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($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...
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 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.
Barchart · Mar 26 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.
Reason · Mar 26 #Addiction Plus: Meta and Google found liable, what the verdict means, an OnlyFans-style campaign website, and more...
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 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
TechRadar · Mar 26 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.
International Business Times · Mar 26 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.
Euronews · Mar 26 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.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 26 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Starmer promises Government will ‘go further’ after Google addiction ruling The PM says more needs to be done to protect children
Evening Standard · Mar 26 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.