Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory (02:40)

MAIN TOPIC: What's going on at Meta? (07:40)

Is Meta really reading your DMs?

Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads

Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative shifts focus to AI and science

Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)

The Louvre's video surveliance password was Louvre

Google plans secret AI military outpost on tiny island overrun by crabs

SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers

Logitech open to adding an AI agent to board of directors, CEO says

China launches stealth jet from electomagnetic catapult aircraft carrier

Alien worlds may be able to make their own water

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026

TAKES:

YouTube TV blackout is costing Disney an estimated $4.3 million per day in lost revenue (30:25)

Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone (31:50)

OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora's 'Cameo' feature (34:35)

Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button (37:30)

Commercial spyware "Landfall" ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year (39:00)

Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday (40:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Super Mario Bros. Remastered (42:05)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Otamatone Classic Ninja [Officially Licensed] Japanese Character Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan Maywa Denki for Children Kids and Adults Gift (44:15)

Nate: Temdan Magnetic iwatch Charger Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch 1200mAh Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black - Episode 385: Live from Dongletown (50:55)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)