Meta Monopoly Trial: The Vergecast
Source: rova.nz
The Vergecast, published on May 27, 2025, discusses the Meta antitrust trial slowing down after a month of testimony. Meanwhile, closing arguments in the Google search remedies trial are approaching.
Lauren Feiner from The Verge shares insights from the courthouse, covering both monopoly trials. Victoria Song talks about her experiences with Google’s smart glasses prototypes, discussing Google’s approach compared to Meta and Apple, and speculation around Jony Ive and OpenAI’s potential projects.
FTC v. Meta: WhatsApp and Instagram
The discussion includes whether WhatsApp needed Meta, the FTC’s argument about MeWe being a closer rival to Meta than TikTok, and the Instagram CEO’s testimony on competition with TikTok: ‘You’re either growing, or you’re slowly dying’.
Android XR and Smart Glasses
Android XR is partnering with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Xreal is teasing Project Aura smart glasses for Android XR. A hands-on review covers Google’s prototype AI smart glasses, Android XR, and Project Moohan, highlighting Gemini as the killer app.
Mozilla Pocket Shutdown
The episode addresses the shutdown of Pocket by Mozilla and mentions Raindrop.io, Instapaper, Matter, Wallabag, and Readwise Reader.
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