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Meta Wants It All

Meta Wants It All

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado July 13, 2026 Duration: 30:43
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On this episode of Pop Tech Jam, El Kaiser and J. D. discuss review-bombing, Meta’s A.I. recent adventures and much more — including the decline in reading and watching long-form content without distracton. Spin up PTJ 390 here, and then go treat yourself to a new book or binge!• She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+)• Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts (The Guardian)• Meta’s new AI image generator is using your public Instagram photos (Proton)• Meta Is Toying With the Idea of Smart Glasses That Record Everything, All the Time (Gizmodo)• Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act(press release)• Google will now disclose which ads are made with AI (TechCrunch)• Netflix looking for engagement in live TV and bundles while Apple TV app integration is right there (9to5Mac)• Official renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak (Engadget)• Exclusive: Official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Renders in Three Colors (Android Headlines)• The End of Reading Is Here (The Atlantic)• Matt Damon Says Netflix Wants Movies to Restate the ‘Plot Three or Four Times in the Dialogue’ Because Viewers are on ‘Their Phones While They’re Watching’ (Variety)

Tune into POP | TECH | JAM for a weekly conversation that feels like grabbing a coffee with friends who are just as obsessed with the latest streaming series as they are with the inner workings of a new gadget. Hosts J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado steer this independent audio magazine, blending sharp commentary on movies and television with insightful, accessible discussions about the technology shaping how we experience all that culture. Each episode is a deliberate mash-up, finding the unexpected connections between a trending app and a classic film, or how a breakthrough in tech might influence the next must-watch show. You'll hear thoughtful reviews, dig into news that matters across these intertwined worlds, and get a sense of the genuine curiosity and rapport the hosts bring to every topic. This podcast thrives on that energetic mix, creating a space that’s both informative and engaging without ever taking itself too seriously. It’s less a formal broadcast and more of a dynamic, ongoing jam session-hence the name-where pop culture and digital life collide in entertaining and thought-provoking ways.
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