The Weekly Tech Rant

Episode 249: Steam Deck Gets Pricier, Xbox Faces Hard Decisions, Nvidia Goes All-In on AI, and iOS 27 Leaks Early May 30, 2026 00:38:51 Episode 249: Steam Deck Gets Pricier, Xbox Faces Hard Decisions, Nvidia Goes All-In on AI, and iOS 27 Leaks EarlyJay and Karl unpack another turbulent week in tech. Valve pushes Steam Deck pricing sharply upward, Nvidia doubles down on Taiwan and AI investment, and early iOS 27 leaks give us a glimpse of Apple’s next software direction. Meanwhile Xbox leadership warns of difficult choices ahead, a

Episode 248: WWDC26 Is Coming, Fortnite Returns, Musk Loses in Court, and the iPad Fold Rumour Grows May 24, 2026 00:45:43 Episode 248: WWDC26 Is Coming, Fortnite Returns, Musk Loses in Court, and the iPad Fold Rumour GrowsJay and Karl unpack another busy week in tech. Apple sends out WWDC26 invites ahead of iOS 27, Fortnite returns to the App Store worldwide, and Elon Musk comes out on the losing side of the OpenAI court case. There is also disappointment for GTA 6 hopefuls, worrying GPU price rumours from Nvidia, an

Episode 247: eBay Rejects GameStop, Apple Returns to Intel, Steam Machine Versions Appear, and GTA 6 Preorder Leaks May 16, 2026 00:46:10 Episode 247: eBay Rejects GameStop, Apple Returns to Intel, Steam Machine Versions Appear, and GTA 6 Preorder LeaksJay and Karl unpack the fallout from GameStop’s attempted eBay takeover, fresh reports that Apple may return to Intel-made chips in part of its roadmap, and growing signs that Valve is preparing multiple Steam Machine models. There is also a bizarre Forza Horizon 6 leak situation, Goo

Episode 246: GameStop Tries to Buy eBay, Steam Controller Chaos Crashes Steam, GTA 6 Snubs PC Players, and Apple Pays for Siri’s AI Delays May 13, 2026 00:40:59 Episode 246: GameStop Tries to Buy eBay, Steam Controller Chaos Crashes Steam, GTA 6 Snubs PC Players, and Apple Pays for Siri’s AI DelaysJay and Karl cover one of the strangest weeks in gaming and tech in quite some time. GameStop launches a staggering $56 billion bid for eBay, the Steam Controller relaunch crashes Steam almost instantly, and Take-Two openly says PC players are not GTA 6’s “core”

Episode 245: Steam Controller Is Back, OpenAI Breaks Free, Agentic Phones Rise, and Apple Kills the Bezel May 3, 2026 00:42:53 Episode 245: Steam Controller Is Back, OpenAI Breaks Free, Agentic Phones Rise, and Apple Kills the BezelJay and Karl dive into a week where old hardware returns and new paradigms emerge. Valve brings back the Steam Controller, OpenAI moves away from Microsoft exclusivity, and the idea of “agentic” smartphones starts to take shape. There’s also a potential $60B SpaceX deal in the background, and r

Episode 244: Tim Cook Steps Down, Amazon’s $25B Anthropic Bet, Xbox Game Pass Reshuffle, and Framework Takes on the MacBook Pro Apr 27, 2026 00:45:40 Episode 244: Tim Cook Steps Down, Amazon’s $25B Anthropic Bet, Xbox Game Pass Reshuffle, and Framework Takes on the MacBook ProJay and Karl unpack a huge week in tech. Tim Cook is set to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus confirmed as successor. Amazon deepens its Anthropic partnership with a deal worth up to $25 billion, Xbox reshapes Game Pass again, and Framework unveils what many are cal

Episode 243: Xbox Game Pass Backlash, Trump Phone Returns, Europe’s Age ID App Lands, and Nvidia Eyes a PC Giant Apr 17, 2026 00:46:38 Episode 243: Xbox Game Pass Backlash, Trump Phone Returns, Europe’s Age ID App Lands, and Nvidia Eyes a PC GiantJay and Karl cover a week where platforms, policy, and rumours collide. Xbox Game Pass faces internal criticism over pricing, the Trump Phone returns with a redesign, and Europe rolls out its age verification app. There’s also a look at Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, plus rumours around

Episode 242: Apple Kills the Mac Pro, WWDC 2026 Announced, CPU Shortages Worsen, and Microsoft vs OpenAI Tensions Rise Mar 29, 2026 00:45:07 Episode 242: Apple Kills the Mac Pro, WWDC 2026 Announced, CPU Shortages Worsen, and Microsoft vs OpenAI Tensions RiseJay and Karl cover a packed week across big tech, chips, and gaming. Apple locks in WWDC 2026 and quietly kills the Mac Pro, CPU shortages continue to worsen, and Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI looks increasingly strained. Add a US router ban, Musk’s Terafab ambitions, and la

Episode 241: Apple Updates AirPods Max, Nvidia Upsets Gamers, OpenAI Leaks Something Awkward, and WorldCoin Wants Your Eyes Again Mar 22, 2026 00:37:54 Episode 241: Apple Updates AirPods Max, Nvidia Upsets Gamers, OpenAI Leaks Something Awkward, and WorldCoin Wants Your Eyes AgainJay and Karl unpack another week of strange, messy, and slightly dystopian tech news. Apple refreshes AirPods Max, Nvidia annoys gamers with DLSS 5, OpenAI appears to have let something awkward slip, and WorldCoin returns with yet another pitch involving your eyeballs. T

Episode 240: The PC Becomes the Console, Steam Machine Ships, Meta Builds AI Chips, and Apple’s HomePad Looms Mar 14, 2026 00:41:58 Episode 240: The PC Becomes the Console, Steam Machine Ships, Meta Builds AI Chips, and Apple’s HomePad LoomsJay and Karl dive into a week where the PC keeps drifting closer to the console world. Valve insists the Steam Machine is still on track, Microsoft openly talks about an Xbox–PC hybrid and an upcoming “Xbox mode” for Windows, and Meta unveils a new generation of custom AI silicon. Meanwhile

Episode 239: Apple’s Hardware Blitz, Nvidia’s PC Processor Push, and Xbox’s Project Helix Goes After PC Gaming Mar 8, 2026 00:45:40 Episode 239: Apple’s Hardware Blitz, Nvidia’s PC Processor Push, and Xbox’s Project Helix Goes After PC GamingJay and Karl dig into a packed week of hardware launches and platform plays. Apple rolls out a full spread of new devices, from iPad Air and iPhone 17e to MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and the colourful new MacBook Neo. On top of that, Nvidia’s upcoming PC processor starts looking competitive,

Episode 238: $60B GPU Power Play, Phil Spencer’s Exit Memo, Apple’s US Factory Reveal, and the M6 MacBook Pro Leak Mar 2, 2026 00:41:34 Episode 238: $60B GPU Power Play, Phil Spencer’s Exit Memo, Apple’s US Factory Reveal, and the M6 MacBook Pro LeakJay and Karl unpack another eye-watering $60B AMD–Meta GPU deal, an AI agent that deleted its own boss’s inbox, Phil Spencer’s farewell memo, and Apple’s latest US manufacturing reveal. Plus M6 MacBook Pro leaks and fresh iPhone 18 Pro design rumours.Full show notes & links:https:/

Episode 237: Apple Turns 50, March Event Announced, Russia Blocks Messaging Apps, and Satellite iPhones Rumoured Feb 23, 2026 00:47:47 Episode 237: Apple Turns 50, March Event Announced, Russia Blocks Messaging Apps, and Satellite iPhones RumouredJay and Karl unpack a wide-ranging week in tech. Tim Cook promises Apple’s 50th anniversary will be properly celebrated, a March 4 event is confirmed, messaging apps are blocked in Russia, and regulators in the UK take a notably light-touch approach to app stores. There’s also chip geopo

Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More Configurable, SpaceX–xAI Goes Orbital, and Steam Hits the RAM Wall Feb 10, 2026 00:34:58 Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More Configurable, SpaceX–xAI Goes Orbital, and Steam Hits the RAM WallJay and Karl cover a week where big money and big compute collide, Apple splashes $2B on a secretive AI startup, Macs hint at a new level of configurability, and SpaceX–xAI goes fully orbital with plans for a giant constellation to power AI. Meanwhile, Valve’s Steam Machine plans

Episode 235: Trump Phone Ultra Appears, Nvidia’s N1X ARM Challenge, AirTag 2 Launches, and Apple’s Next MacBook Pro Overhaul Jan 31, 2026 00:34:02 Episode 235: Trump Phone Ultra Appears, Nvidia’s N1X ARM Challenge, AirTag 2 Launches, and Apple’s Next MacBook Pro OverhaulJay and Karl unpack another busy week in tech — from the surprise appearance of a Trump Phone Ultra and Nvidia’s looming ARM-based N1X challenge, to Apple launching AirTag 2 and fresh signals about the next MacBook Pro redesign. There’s also Forza Horizon 6 launch news and ru

Episode 234: Booking the Moon, Apple Goes All-In on Gemini, RTX Cards Vanish, and the iPhone Fold Takes Shape Jan 21, 2026 00:44:54 Episode 234: Booking the Moon, Apple Goes All-In on Gemini, RTX Cards Vanish, and the iPhone Fold Takes ShapeJay and Karl cover a week where the future feels oddly close — from booking a hotel room on the Moon and Apple’s expanding Gemini partnership, to RTX cards quietly disappearing and fresh clarity around the iPhone Fold. There’s also Creator Studio, revised 007 PC requirements, Meta layoffs,

Episode 233: RAM Is the New Gold, Google Deletes a Drive, 007 Breaks PCs, and CES 2026 Goes Wild Jan 10, 2026 00:46:32 Episode 233: RAM Is the New Gold, Google Deletes a Drive, 007 Breaks PCs, and CES 2026 Goes WildJay and Karl kick off with a discussion around Grok and OpenAI Health before diving into a week where RAM has become a luxury item. From Google wiping a user’s entire drive and sky-high DRAM prices stretching into 2028, to Crucial becoming an AI casualty and 007 bringing PCs to their knees. Plus, CES 20

Episode 232: PC Build Chaos, GZW 0.4, BF6 Hopes, Steam Wishlist Fever, and Sweeney vs Steam Dec 8, 2025 00:37:02 Episode 232: PC Build Chaos, GZW 0.4, BF6 Hopes, Steam Wishlist Fever, and Sweeney vs SteamJay and Karl return with a slightly chaotic, very relatable week in tech and gaming. From PC build meltdowns to hands-on impressions of GZW 0.4, early Battlefield 6 hopes, and a tour through the growing Steam wishlists. Plus, Tim Sweeney sparks a fresh debate over Steam’s approach to labelling AI-powered gam

Episode 231: Cleared Hot Lands, RAM Prices Go Wild, Nvidia’s VRAM Gamble, and Intel’s Nova Lake Strikes Back Dec 1, 2025 00:36:01 Episode 231: Cleared Hot Lands, RAM Prices Go Wild, Nvidia’s VRAM Gamble, and Intel’s Nova Lake Strikes BackJay and Karl return with a packed week of tech news — from the long-awaited launch of Cleared Hot to RAM shortages so extreme shops are pricing modules like luxury seafood. Nvidia flirts with dropping VRAM bundles, Intel fires back at AMD with an absurdly specced Nova Lake chip, and Apple ru

Episode 230: Tim Cook Retirement Rumours, iOS 26.2 EU Restrictions, Shed Data Centres, Nvidia’s Record Quarter, and iPhone Fold Leaks Nov 22, 2025 00:35:57 Episode 230: Tim Cook Retirement Rumours, iOS 26.2 EU Restrictions, Shed Data Centres, Nvidia’s Record Quarter, and iPhone Fold LeaksJay and Karl cover a busy week of tech stories — starting with fresh rumours about Tim Cook stepping down in 2026, followed by iOS 26.2 limiting Wi-Fi sharing in the EU. They also look at the viral “shed data centre” slashing bills to £40, Nvidia’s record-smashing qu

Episode 229: RTX 50 SUPER Shortages Loom, iPhone Air 2 Delayed, £220 iPhone Sock Chaos, and Steam’s Surprise Hardware Drop Nov 17, 2025 00:49:16 Episode 229: RTX 50 SUPER Shortages Loom, iPhone Air 2 Delayed, £220 iPhone Sock Chaos, and Steam’s Surprise Hardware DropJay and Karl break down a chaotic week in tech and gaming — from looming RTX 50 SUPER memory shortages and Apple’s indefinite iPhone Air 2 delay, to the internet melting down over a £220 “iPhone sock”. Plus, Steam’s unexpected new hardware line-up makes a noisy return.Full show

Episode 228: Xbox Goes Premium, Galaxy XR Takes on Vision Pro, Apple’s $2B Blow, and the Button-Free iPhone 20 Nov 7, 2025 00:41:10 Episode 228: Xbox Goes Premium, Galaxy XR Takes on Vision Pro, Apple’s $2B Blow, and the Button-Free iPhone 20Jay and Karl tackle a blockbuster week in tech and gaming — from Xbox’s “very premium” future to Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset launch. They also break down Apple’s $2B App Store setback, Trump’s quantum ambitions, and the latest rumours about a button-free iPhone 20.Full show notes & lin

Episode 227: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas, Apple Faces Courts and Regulators, and Foldable iPhone Delays Loom Oct 31, 2025 00:52:42 Episode 227: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas, Apple Faces Courts and Regulators, and Foldable iPhone Delays LoomJay and Karl dig into a busy week in tech — OpenAI unveils its ChatGPT-powered browser, Apple battles lawsuits and EU regulators, and GM continues its war on CarPlay. Plus, fresh rumours suggest the foldable iPhone could be slipping further down the timeline.Full show notes & links:tec

Episode 226: OpenAI Builds Its Own Chips, Satellite Snooping Scandal, and Apple’s M5-Powered Lineup Arrives Oct 20, 2025 00:34:27 Episode 226: OpenAI Builds Its Own Chips, Satellite Snooping Scandal, and Apple’s M5-Powered Lineup ArrivesJay and Karl kick off with a breakdown of the so-called “AI Bubble” before diving into the week’s biggest stories — OpenAI designing its own chips with Broadcom, a satellite snooping scandal exposing private and military data, and Apple’s full M5-powered lineup hitting the market.Full show no

Episode 225: AMD’s $Mega AI Deal, Intel Collaboration Talks, Qualcomm Buys Arduino, and Discord’s Massive Breach Oct 17, 2025 00:36:47 Episode 225: AMD’s $Mega AI Deal, Intel Collaboration Talks, Qualcomm Buys Arduino, and Discord’s Massive BreachJay and Karl cover another huge week in tech — from AMD’s landmark AI deal with OpenAI and early Intel collaboration talks, to Qualcomm’s surprise Arduino acquisition and a major Discord security breach. Plus, could the base M5 MacBook Pro arrive months before its bigger siblings?Full sh

Episode 224: Intel Woos Apple, EA’s $55B Buyout, Qualcomm’s New Chips, and Xbox Price Hikes Oct 10, 2025 00:50:55 Episode 224: Intel Woos Apple, EA’s $55B Buyout, Qualcomm’s New Chips, and Xbox Price HikesJay and Karl dive into another packed tech week — from Intel’s surprising courtship of Apple and Microsoft’s late Windows 10 concessions, to EA’s massive $55 billion buyout, Qualcomm’s new Windows chips, and the UK government’s ongoing iCloud backdoor demands. Plus, Xbox Game Pass is about to cost you more.F

Episode 223: Nvidia Hit in China, TikTok Deal Teased, Windows 10 Support Battle, and Foldable iPhone Rumours Oct 1, 2025 00:42:25 Episode 223: Nvidia Hit in China, TikTok Deal Teased, Windows 10 Support Battle, and Foldable iPhone RumoursJay and Karl cover another packed week in tech — from Nvidia’s antitrust setback in China and whispers of a Trump–ByteDance TikTok deal, to calls for free Windows 10 support extensions, a $5B Nvidia–Intel partnership, and Samsung sneaking ads onto fridges. Plus, is Apple’s foldable iPhone re

Episode 222: Google’s $3.5B EU Fine, Apple Watch Legal Battles, Warner Bros. vs AI Batman, and Touchscreen Mac Rumours Sep 19, 2025 00:40:58 Episode 222: Google’s $3.5B EU Fine, Apple Watch Legal Battles, Warner Bros. vs AI Batman, and Touchscreen Mac RumoursJay and Karl unpack a busy week in tech: Google’s record-breaking EU fine, Apple Watch legal wrangling, Warner Bros. going after AI-generated Batman, a Switch modder’s costly courtroom gamble, and bold claims from AMD about its next-gen GPUs. Plus, could Apple finally be ready to l

Episode 221: Apple’s Big Reveal — AirPods Pro 3, Watch Series 11, Ultra-Slim iPhone Air, and the iPhone 17 Pro Lineup Sep 13, 2025 00:52:53 Episode 221: Apple’s Big September Reveal — AirPods Pro 3, iPhone 17 Lineup, and MoreJay and Karl dig into Apple’s September event, covering the latest in AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhone, and the new wireless chips. From heart rate in AirPods to an ultra-slim iPhone Air, here is what matters and why.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-221/Also available on:Apple Podca

Episode 220: iPhone Rules, eSIM Rumours, Battlefield Specs, and Tesla’s Lost Evidence Sep 5, 2025 00:37:41 Episode 220: iPhone Rules, eSIM Rumours, Battlefield Specs, and Tesla’s Lost EvidenceJay and Karl break down another week in tech — from Apple hinting at slower rollouts for UK users and the possibility of an eSIM-only iPhone 17 in Europe, to Battlefield 6’s surprising PC requirements, Google’s courtroom win over Chrome, and Tesla’s curious case of “lost” evidence in a wrongful death suit.Full sho

Episode 219: Apple’s iPhone Event, Perplexity’s $34B Chrome Bid, Trump Mobile Chaos, and Foldable iPhone Rumours Aug 29, 2025 00:43:53 Episode 219: iPhone Event, Chrome’s $34B Bid, Fake Phones, and Foldable FuturesJay and Karl unpack another wild week in tech, from Apple’s September showcase to Perplexity’s audacious attempt to buy Google Chrome, Trump Mobile’s ever-evolving fake phones, and rumours of Apple’s first foldable iPhone.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-219/Also available on:Apple Po

Episode 218: Dial-Up Farewells, Chip Tax Turbulence, Cybertruck Explosions, and a MacBook Rumour Aug 14, 2025 00:38:39 Episode 218: Dial‑Up Farewells, Chip Tax Turbulence, Cybertruck Explosions, and a MacBook WhisperJay and Karl dive into the week’s most surprising, strange, and speculative tech headlines — from AOL finally ending dial‑up to the USAF eyeing Cybertruck blast tests, with a spicy chip‑tax twist and a very interesting MacBook rumour along the way.Full show notes & links: techrant.online/weekly-tec

Episode 217: Apple’s Epic Appeal Twist, Nvidia Backdoor Allegations, iPhone Fold Timeline, and Vision Pro 2 Upgrades Aug 9, 2025 00:47:16 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsBirthright citizenship ruling now part of Apple’s appeal argument against Epic GamesChina claims Nvidia built backdoor into H20 chip designed for Chinese marketTSMC sa

Episode 216: Nvidia’s ARM Ambitions Leak, Sony Sues Tencent, Trump Flip-Flops on TikTok, and Battlefield Returns Aug 2, 2025 00:51:41 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsNVIDIA's leaked N1x chip for ARM laptops has as many CUDA cores as an RTX 5070 — but don't expect the same performanceAnthropic is rate limiting Claude Code, b

Episode 215: Apple vs. Jon Prosser, Meta Defies EU AI Rules, UK Backtracks on iCloud Backdoor, and Game Prices Fall Jul 25, 2025 00:38:20 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsApple sues Jon Prosser for his iOS 26 YouTube leaks, Prosser respondsMeta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practiceBritish government set to back down on secret iCloud

Episode 214: Android Meets ChromeOS, MechaHitler Goes to War, Google’s AI Talks for You, and Foldable iPhone Buzz Build Jul 18, 2025 00:36:28 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsSwitch 2 user warns about accidental ban after playing preowned game cardsGoogle confirms it's 'combining' Chrome OS and Android into a single platformUS D

Episode 213: Apple’s EU App Store Overhaul, Siri’s AI Pivot, TikTok’s New Buyer, and Vision Air on the Horizon Jul 11, 2025 00:41:16 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsApple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EUApple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic insteadTrump says he’s found a buyer

Episode 212: Apple vs Epic, Duke Nukem Returns, Trump Phone Walks It Back, and Foldable iPhone Rumours Emerge Jun 30, 2025 00:41:17 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:A Duke Nukem TV series may be coming from the producer of the Devil May Cry and Castlevania animated shows on NetflixReport: Apple held internal talks about acquiring AI s

Episode 211: Microsoft Fooled by Fake AI, Meta Backs Apple, Xbox Ally Expands, and Trump Goes Mobile Jun 22, 2025 00:36:26 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:News'700 Indian engineers posed as AI': The London startup that took Microsoft for a rideMeta wants to give evidence for Apple in UK privacy battleMicrosoft and As

Episode 210: WWDC 2025 – The Year of 26… But Where’s the AI? Jun 16, 2025 00:53:32 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:The year of 26….iOS 26macOS 26 TahoeWatchOS 26VisionOS 26tvOS 26ipadOS 26AI, where are you?!We love hearing from you! Drop us a line in the comments or tweet us at @Weekly

Episode 209: OpenAI and Ive’s AI Vision, Anthropic’s Rogue Model, Neuralink’s Rival, and Nvidia’s Trade Fallout Jun 1, 2025 00:38:08 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsOpenAI and Jony Ive’s AI product slated for 2027 launch, per Kuo reportAnthropic’s new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offlineValve CEO Gabe

Episode 208: Nintendo Cracks Down, CarPlay Ultra Rolls Out, GPU Geotracking Bill, and RTX 5080 Super Specs Leak May 23, 2025 00:39:32 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsNintendo warns that it can brick Switch consoles if it detects hacking, piracy US senator announces a bill requiring geotracking in high-end GPUsCoinbase says customer

Episode 207: GTA 6 Delayed, TikTok Fined, Fortnite Returns, New Surface Devices, and Apple’s Foldable Plans May 9, 2025 00:42:44 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsGrand Theft Auto 6 delayed until May 2026TikTok Slammed With €530 Million GDPR Fine for Sending E.U. Data to ChinaFortnite is coming back to iPhonesA new 'Ecco the

Episode 206: Apple Faces Legal Heat, Xbox Dominates PlayStation, Nest Support Ends, and Apple Watch Rumours Intensify May 9, 2025 00:46:05 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsGoogle is killing software support for early Nest ThermostatsApple appealing $570M EU fine, White House says it won’t be toleratedApple referred for possible criminal

Episode 205: Tariff Impacts on Tech, Apple’s UK Encryption Debate, and Synology’s NAS Update Apr 25, 2025 00:39:11 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsHere’s how much it costs Apple to make an iPhone 16 Pro, and how Trump’s tariffs will change thatNintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s TariffsApple'

Episode 204: Satellite Services in the UK, Corporate Espionage, Major Gaming Alliances, and a Wave of Apple Innovations Apr 4, 2025 00:53:53 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsThe UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this yearIntel and Microsoft staff allegedly lured to work for fake Chinese company in TaiwanSecurity Expert

Episode 203: Europe’s RISC-V Gamble, Nvidia’s AI Innovations, Apple’s Latest Lineup, and Groundbreaking Tech Rumours Mar 21, 2025 00:41:54 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:NewsDo you DARE? Europe bets once again on RISC-V for supercomputing sovereigntyNvidia’s cute ‘Digits’ AI desktop is coming this summer with a new name and a big brotherAp

Episode 202: Microsoft’s Quantum Leap, Apple’s Encryption Pullback, Nvidia’s Troubles, and New AI Innovations Mar 14, 2025 00:44:57 Pullback, Nvidia’s Troubles, and New AI InnovationsWelcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:QuantumMicrosoft’s New Majorana 1 Processor Could Transform Quantum ComputingNewsApple pulls encryption feature from UK

Episode 201: iPhone 16E Launch, Broadcom Eyes Intel, Anduril’s Futuristic Helmet, X’s Pricing Puzzle, and Humane’s Closure Feb 23, 2025 00:44:06 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode: News Apple launches the iPhone 16E Broadcom reportedly investigates acquiring Intel’s chip design biz Palmer Luckey Describes How Anduril's EagleEye Helmet Will Giv

Episode 200: OpenAI’s Nvidia Strategy, Musk’s OpenAI Bid, TikTok’s Comeback, and Apple’s February Surprise Feb 14, 2025 00:39:29 and films!Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode: News OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape Elon Musk tries to buy OpenAI, Sam Altman declines but says they’ll take Twitter Man wants to buy tip where he lost Bitcoin fortune Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts

Episode 199: AI Market Tremors, Intel’s Strategy Shift, Data Security Concerns, and iPhone SE 4 Buzz Feb 7, 2025 00:41:24 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!Available On: •Listen on Apple Podcasts |Listen on Spotify |Listen on Youtube | All Major PlatformsIn This Episode:AI UpdatesJen-Hsun Huang's net worth dropped by a reported $20,800,000,000 after DeepSeek fears shook the AI market to its core earlier this weekIntel nixes its next-gen

Episode 198: Epic’s Fee Fight, Google’s HTC Deal, TikTok’s Tense Bidding, and Breakthroughs in Gaming and Aviation Feb 2, 2025 00:42:30 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Epic Games to cover some iOS fees in ongoing war with Apple Google buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million TikTok Perplexity submits a new

Episode 197: UK’s Regulatory Crackdown, TikTok’s Fate, Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal, and Upcoming Tech Launches Jan 29, 2025 00:48:18 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News UK’s CMA slaps Google Search and its 90%+ market share with an antitrust investigation UK competition authority formally investigating iPhone App Store monop

Episode 196: TikTok’s Legal Hurdles, UK’s AI Ambitions, Gaming Throwbacks, and Fresh Tech Insights Jan 17, 2025 00:46:41 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News TikTok still seems headed for a ban after its Supreme Court arguments UK PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth Nintendo’s next Lego

Episode 195: Ringing in 2025 with Android XR, CES Highlights, and Pioneering Tech Advances Jan 10, 2025 01:13:36 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Google announces Android XR, a new OS for headsets and smart glasses Qualcomm wins a legal battle over Arm chip licensing UK watchdog launches inquiry int

Episode 194: Reflecting on 2024’s Games, Films, and Tech; Anticipating 2025’s Innovations and Apple’s Next Moves Dec 20, 2024 00:52:25 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: - A look back at the best of 2024 and forward to 2025 - Games - Films - Tech - Rumours - WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; fol

Episode 193: It’s Time for China’s Chip Restrictions, Apple’s Modem Moves, OpenAI’s Premium Tools, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 Lifesaver Rumours Dec 13, 2024 00:43:05 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News China limits US export of chipmaking materials following sanctions Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s Apple Visi

Episode 192: It’s Time for Intel’s Leadership Shake-up, New Battlemage Cards, Musk’s Pay Controversy, and iPhone 17 Air Speculations Dec 9, 2024 00:38:58 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Intel’s CEO hasn’t turned the company around, and now he’s no longer CEO Gelsinger departs Intel with $9.7M handshake Intel announces $249 Arc B580 and $

Episode 191: It’s Time for Google’s Chrome Divestiture, Apple’s eBook Antitrust Close, Sony’s New Handheld Console, and Future CarPlay Innovations Nov 30, 2024 00:44:21 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly Apple ebooks antitrust investigation closed, likely because it was irrelevant Sony’s maki

Episode 190: It’s Time for FTX’s Billion-Dollar Binance Battle, Apple’s EU Scrutiny, Steam’s DLC Deadline, and Apple’s Smart Home Innovations Nov 22, 2024 00:42:22 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News FTX is suing Binance to recover nearly $1.8 billion Apple gets EU warning for prohibited ‘geo-blocking practices’ on the App Store and other services Stea

Episode 189: It’s Time for EU’s Apple Probes, New Space Surveillance Capabilities, Nvidia’s Streaming Limits, and Intel & Apple’s Future Tech Forecasts Nov 15, 2024 00:49:27 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’ Apple to be fined for breaching EU

Episode 188: It’s Time for Concord’s Final Bow, Apple’s Satellite and Acquisition Moves, Nvidia’s Arm Ambitions, and Visionary Apple Rumours Nov 8, 2024 00:49:19 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: Concord isn't coming back, and the developer is done for too Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity Apple is snapping up

Episode 187: It’s Time for Patent Battles, Licensing Turmoil, Tesla’s Self-Driving Snag, Record Fines, and Apple’s New Lineup Nov 1, 2024 00:38:53 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Jury rules Masimo smartwatches infringe Apple design patents Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s architecture license, endangering its chip business Elon Musk

Episode 186: It’s Time for Altman’s New Crypto Venture, Sophos’s Major Acquisition, Space Setbacks, and Apple’s Upcoming Reveals Oct 26, 2024 00:43:19 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project has a new Orb and a new name Sophos to snatch Secureworks in $859M buyout: Why fight when you can just buy? A

Episode 185: It’s Time for Flight Simulator’s Bandwidth Surge, X’s Regulatory Reprieve, iPad Mini’s Upgrade, and Qualcomm’s Snafu Oct 18, 2024 00:42:09 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Beware: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's jaw-dropping bandwidth demand peaks at 81GB/Hour Elon Musk's X isn't important enough to feel the full force of EU

Episode 184: It’s Time for X’s Legal Setback, M4 Mac and iPad Mini Launches coming?, Google’s App Store Ruling, and Upcoming Tech Innovations Oct 11, 2024 00:38:39 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Elon Musk's X mashed by Australian court for evading child protection reporting Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1 Epic judge orde

Episode 183: It’s Time for a VR Headset Showdown, Windows Security Tweaks, Nvidia’s Powerhouse RTX 5090, and Apple’s Future Leaks Oct 7, 2024 00:42:45 VR Headset Roundup Meta Quest 3s Meta Quest 3 HTC Focus Vision Pico 4 Ultra News Microsoft’s more secure Windows Recall feature can also be uninstalled by users Nvidia’s RTX 5090 will reportedly include 32GB of VRAM and hefty power requirements Rumours Alleged M4 MacBook Pro packaging leak highlights a few new upgrades Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch nex

Episode 182: It’s Time for TikTok’s Courtroom Drama, Intel’s Business Pivot, Trump’s Crypto Foray, and Apple’s Interoperability Upgrade Sep 28, 2024 00:40:25 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News TikTok faces a skeptical panel of judges in its existential fight against the US government Intel is separating its ailing foundry business from the main com

Episode 181: It’s Time for Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ Showcase: New iPhone 16, Watch 10, and AirPods, Plus What Was Missing Sep 17, 2024 00:49:15 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: Apple Watch 10 AirPods 4 & AirPods Max iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Pro What didn't we get We love hearing from you! Drop us a line in the comments or tweet

Episode 180: It's Time for OpenAI's $100 Billion Rescue, Concord's Shutdown, Starlink's Compliance, and Bluetooth's Upgrade Sep 6, 2024 00:40:41 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA will reportedly bail out OpenAI from the shackles of bankruptcy, pushing the ChatGPT maker’s market valuation to over $100 billio

Episode 179: It’s Time for ARM and AMD’s Bold Moves Against Nvidia, EU iPhone App Flexibility, and Apple’s‘Glowtime’ Event Aug 31, 2024 00:39:07 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Arm reportedly spooling up major new GPU architecture to take on Nvidia AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia’s AI infrastructure lead EU iPhone

Episode 178: It’s Time for Strategic Shifts at Cisco and Apple, Google’s Pixel 9 Unveiled, and the Latest in iPhone and AirPods Rumours Aug 20, 2024 00:44:58 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Rumours We love hearing from you! Drop us a line in the comments or tweet us at @WeeklyTechRant

Episode 177: It’s Time for Intel’s Costly Reconfigurations, Expanded Game Worlds, and Apple Watch SE Speculations Aug 12, 2024 00:43:28 Episode 177: It’s Time for Intel’s Costly Reconfigurations, Expanded Game Worlds, and Apple Watch SE Speculations Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Intel Bleeds Red, Plans 15% Workforce Layoff

Episode 176: It’s Time for Intel’s CPU Crisis, Delayed Apple Intelligence, Key Security Breaches, and Colourful iPhone 16 Revelations Aug 5, 2024 00:46:18 Episode 176: It’s Time for Intel’s CPU Crisis, Delayed Apple Intelligence, Key Security Breaches, and Colorful iPhone 16 Revelations Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Intel has no plans to rec

Episode 175: It’s Time for CrowdStrike’s Global Windows Snafu, Musk’s Big Texas Shift, Cellebrite’s iPhone Conundrum, and Ultra-Slim iPhone Rumours Jul 31, 2024 00:55:08 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Elon Musk is moving X and SpaceX to Texas Cellebrite can’t unlock most iPhones running iOS 17.4 and later Trump shooter used Android phone from Samsung;

Episode 174: It's Time for Skeleton Key's AI Threat, TSMC's 2nm Milestone, Big Moves at Google and X, and Xbox's Pricing Strategy Jul 16, 2024 00:46:42 Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News 'Skeleton Key' attack unlocks the worst of AI, says Microsoft TSMC ahead of schedule on trial production of 2nm chips; iPhone 17 first in line Hum

Episode 173: It’s Time for Cloudflare’s AI Defence, Tap-to-Pay Evolution, Security Breaches Galore, and Meta’s Smart Glasses Challenge Jul 9, 2024 00:41:30 Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News Cloudflare debuts one-click nuke of web-scraping AI Tap-to-pay could get more capable and more complicated Authy hack exposes phone numbers of 33M users; Twilio confirms Microsoft’s Midnight Blizzard source code breach also impacted federal agencies Here comes a

Episode 172: It’s Time for Apple’s DMA Challenge, Encryption Policy Shifts, SpaceX’s ISS Mission, and Glimpses of Future Apple Innovations Jun 28, 2024 00:52:20 Episode 172: It’s Time for Apple’s DMA Challenge, Encryption Policy Shifts, SpaceX’s ISS Mission, and Glimpses of Future Apple Innovations Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Youtube | All Major Platforms In This Episode: June 2024 - ep172 (Season 5

Episode 171: It’s Time for AMD’s Zen 5 Breakthroughs and Intel’s Counter Moves, Plus PlayStation VR2 and Apple’s Slim Future Jun 21, 2024 00:50:58 Episode 171: It’s Time for AMD’s Zen 5 Breakthroughs and Intel’s Counter Moves, Plus PlayStation VR2 and Apple’s Slim Future Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films! Available On: • Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | All Major Platforms In This Episode: News AMD AMD’s first Zen 5 CPU is the ‘monster’ Ryzen 9

Episode 170: It’s Time for WWDC 2024 Announcements and AI Advancements Jun 14, 2024 00:47:35 This week we covered: Software iOS 18/iPadOS 18 WatchOS 11 macOS 15 AI Apple Intelligence As always, we'd love to hear your comments Find us on Twitter @WeeklyTechRant

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