Ep. 560: Meta settles, but did they lose? Plus tech news, tips, and more!

Meta settled the massive lawsuit from most of the states about kids and their platforms. We discuss what that means for them, and for you. New iPhones are coming next week and plenty of other tech to get caught up on!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple Event September 9th - Surprise and Shine (03:25)

MAIN TOPIC: Meta settles with states (08:30)

Meta agrees to settle social media addiction claims with states for up to $18 billion

Meta wants YouTube and TikTok to join in

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27: AI Images in Apple Notes (16:10)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35)

Tim Cook and John Ternus host Pikachu at Apple Park

Kalshi dishes out its first-ever lifetime ban to George Santos

New York City 911 system missed 1,700 calls due to software update

Roblox is cracking down on games that reward kids for doomscrolling

Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts

Scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies

Chatbot conversations can become evidence in court

LISTENER MAIL: Nate - I saw an Insta360 X6 on TikTok Shop for $160, is that for real? (27:50)

WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 12-9, Round 23, Dave goes first (32:05)

TAKES:

China is secretly fueling America's data center rage (39:45)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Rename Lake Ontario with MapQuest (45:30)

PICKS OF THE WEEK: 

Dave:  Charging Station for Apple Multiple Devices - 3 in 1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger Dock - Travel Charging Pad for iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 12 Pro Max Plus Watch & Airpods (49:05)

Nate: Propane Tank Gauge Level Indicator, Gas Grill Gauge for 5-40lbs Propane Tank, Upgraded 3 Temperatures Scale, Color-Coded Propane Gauge for Grill, Heater, Fryer, Camper (53:40)