Of course Meta thinks gambling is the future
Key Points:
- Meta is reportedly developing a prediction market app similar to Polymarket, continuing its strategy of adopting and monetizing emerging social and platform trends.
- Despite showcasing strong advertising capabilities at Cannes Lions, Meta is facing significant internal morale issues, raising questions about the company's overall health and direction.
- The Vergecast episode also covers Apple's recent price increases and the potential impact of "RAMageddon" on the gadget market.
- Additional topics discussed include a critique of Brendan Carr, the movie "Artificial," high-end home theater systems, and various tech news such as smart glasses and AI training data.
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