of course meta thinks gambling is the future

At a glance:\n- Meta is reportedly developing a prediction‑market app similar to Polymarket.\n- Apple is raising prices amid speculation of a RAMageddon trend.\n- The episode also covers Cannes Lions, smart glasses, and AI training data.\n\n## Meta’s new gambling venture\nMeta, known for adopting and scaling successful social mechanics, is rumored to be building an internal prediction‑market app that would mirror the functionality of Polymarket. The idea, discussed by hosts David Pierce and Nilay, is that Meta could leverage its vast user base and advertising engine to turn everyday interactions into low‑stakes betting opportunities.\n\n## Meta’s dual reality\nWhile the company’s leadership touts its advertising prowess at events like Cannes Lions in France, the episode hints at growing morale issues within Meta. David and Nilay highlight a tension between the public image of a tech titan and the internal challenges that may be brewing, suggesting a complex dual reality for the platform.\n\n## Apple’s price hikes and RAMageddon\nApple has recently announced price increases for several flagship devices, a move that has sparked debate over whether the company is overpricing or simply reflecting higher production costs. The hosts speculate that a looming “RAMageddon” – a surge in demand for high‑capacity memory – could drive future hardware pricing and influence consumer choices.\n\n## Other topics covered in the episode\n- The Steam Machine\n- The case for smart glasses\n- Smart‑home questions answered\n- The weird world of AI training data\n- Brendan Carr is a Dummy\n- The strange case of the movie Artificial\n- Really expensive home‑theater systems