Engadget Podcast: Instagram on trial and the RAMaggedon rages on

AIEngadget Podcast: Instagram on trial and the RAMaggedon rages onThe RAM apocalypse may be even worse than we thought.Devindra HardawarSenior EditorFri, February 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM UTCThis week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial, claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram "useful" and not addictive.In this episode, we chat about Zuck's testimony and the potential implications of this trial for social media companies.Also, we dive into the latest effects of the RAMaggedon RAM shortage, including a potential PlayStation 6 delay and a dire future for practically every consumer electronics company.Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsMark Zuckerberg testifies that Instagram was meant to be “useful,” not addictive in social media addiction trial – 1:27Meta reportedly plans to launch a smartwatch later this year – 13:23The RAMageddon will likely kill some small consumer electronics companies – 15:54Apple could unveil a MacBook, new M5 Pro chip, and iPhone 17e at March 4th event – 26:26Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 – 32:17Email leaked to 404 media suggests Ring had plans to use its Search Party function for wider surveillance – 34:48Listener mail – 45:14Working on – 48:40Pop culture picks – 49:04CreditsHost: Devindra HardawarProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien