• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fold: All the rumors so far This week, Meta CEOMark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial, claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram “useful” and not addictive. • In this episode, we chat about Zuck’s testimony and the potential implications of this trial for social media companies. • Also, we dive into the latest effects of the RAMaggedon RAM shortage, including a potential PlayStation 6 delay and a dire future for practically every consumer electronics company. • iTunes iTunes Spotify Spotify Pocket Casts Pocket Casts Stitcher Stitcher Google Podcasts Google Podcasts Topics Mark Zuckerberg testifies that Instagram was meant to be “useful,” not addictive in social media addiction trial - 1:27 Mark Zuckerberg testifies that Instagram was meant to be “useful,” not addictive in social media addiction trial - 1:27 Meta reportedly plans to launch a smartwatch later this year - 13:23 Meta reportedly plans to launch a smartwatch later this year - 13:23 The RAMageddon will likely kill some small consumer electronics companies - 15:54 The RAMageddon will likely kill some small consumer electronics companies - 15:54 Apple could unveil a MacBook, new M5 Pro chip, and iPhone 17e at March 4th event - 26:26 Apple could unveil a MacBook, new M5 Pro chip, and iPhone 17e at March 4th event - 26:26 Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 - 32:17 Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 - 32:17 Email leaked to 404 media suggests Ring had plans to use its Search Party function for wider surveillance - 34:48 Email leaked to 404 media suggests Ring had plans to use its Search Party function for wider surveillance - 34:48 Listener mail - 45:14 Listener mail - 45:14 Working on - 48:40 Working on - 48:40 Pop culture picks - 49:04 Pop culture picks - 49:04 Credits Host:Devindra HardawarProducer:

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  • Engadget’s latest podcast covers two headline‑making stories. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified that Instagram was designed to be “useful,” not addictive, sparking debate over the legal and regulatory implications for social‑media platforms. The episode also examines the ongoing “RAMageddon” - a global memory shortage that could delay major releases such as a PlayStation 6 and threaten smaller consumer‑electronics firms. Guests discuss potential Apple launches (MacBook, M5 Pro chip, iPhone 17e), Google’s Pixel 10a, and a leaked Ring surveillance plan. The hosts wrap up with listener mail and pop‑culture picks.

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