17. What Exactly Is a Metamate? Plus Sony Reinvents the Wheel (or Some Earbuds)

This week on Gadgettes, we’re womansplaining why Meta shouldn’t call its employees “Metamates.” Mark Zuckerberg is leaning in to get us to forget about Facebook, but we’re struggling to take any of it seriously. Then, we’ll introduce you to Sony’s brand new LinkBuds. They’re a different kind of earbud than you’re typically used to, and they feature touchless control. Finally, we’ll take another walk down nostalgia lane and discuss where to stream your favorites from long-ago TV. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at gadgettes@gizmodo.com! Meta’s Latest ProjectsZuck Tells Employees They’re Now Called Metamates—a Really Fucking Stupid Name If You Ask Me Sony Just Reinvented Wireless Earbuds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.