The Weekly Tech Rant
Two guys discuss the latest technology news, games, gadget reviews, film insights, and occasionally rant about tech topics. They cover the main tech talking points of the week.
Episodes
Episode 265: Apple’s Welcome Home Event, Xbox Secures GTA 6 Streaming, SpaceX Goes Mobile, and Pimax Takes on Valve
Episode 265: Apple’s Welcome Home Event, Xbox Secures GTA 6 Streaming, SpaceX Goes Mobile, and Pimax Takes on ValveJay and Karl explore another packed week across Apple, gaming, virtual reality, and satellite communications. Apple is preparing to unveil its next generation of smart-home products at a special 'Welcome Home' event, with leaked images already offering a glimpse of new security camera
Episode 264: Anthropic’s Extinction IPO Warning, OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Xbox Isn’t for Sale, and Steam Deck 2 Takes Shape
Episode 264: Anthropic’s Extinction IPO Warning, OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Xbox Isn’t for Sale, and Steam Deck 2 Takes ShapeJay and Karl unpack a strange collision of AI ambition, existential risk, gaming uncertainty, and new hardware. Anthropic's IPO pitch reportedly comes with an extraordinary warning about human extinction, while OpenAI appears to be taking a more cautious route by delaying its o
Episode 263: Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 Arrives, Microsoft Drops Copilot+, Meta Connect 2026, and Apple’s AI Server Plans
Episode 263: Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 Arrives, Microsoft Drops Copilot+, Meta Connect 2026, and Apple’s AI Server PlansJay and Karl unpack another busy week in AI and consumer technology. Anthropic launches Opus 5.5 with improved performance and lower pricing, Rabbit expands its AI ambitions beyond the R1 device, and Microsoft quietly retires the Copilot+ PC branding just a year after introducing it.W
Episode 262: Nvidia’s AI Spending Spree, Steam Frame Arrives, Anthropic’s Stark Warning, and Apple Faces New UK Rules
Episode 262: Nvidia’s AI Spending Spree, Steam Frame Arrives, Anthropic’s Stark Warning, and Apple Faces New UK RulesJay and Karl unpack another week where AI money seems almost limitless. Nvidia puts $3.5 billion into MediaTek and agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, while RTX 5090 stock mysteriously dries up. Valve’s Steam Frame finally goes on sale with an eye-watering price, Anthropic
Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch Ultra 4Jay and Karl break down Apple’s big “Surprise and Shine” event. The iPhone 18 Pro arrives, Apple finally enters the foldable era with the iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 push further into health tracking, and AirPods 5 bring another round of audio upgrades. It’s an Apple-heavy ep
Episode 260: Steam's 12TB Leak, Xbox Cloud Gets Capped, OpenAI Dumps Cursor, and Apple's Smart Glasses Near
Episode 260: Steam's 12TB Leak, Xbox Cloud Gets Capped, OpenAI Dumps Cursor, and Apple's Smart Glasses NearJay and Karl dig into another week of questionable decisions and enormous numbers. A decade of Steam data totalling more than 12TB leaks online, Microsoft caps Xbox Cloud Gaming while simultaneously introducing pay-as-you-go access, and OpenAI pulls its models from Cursor following th
Episode 259: Android Malware Goes Contactless, Apple Unveils M6, Macs Get an Upgrade, and the iPhone Ultra Event Is Here
Episode 259: Android Malware Goes Contactless, Apple Unveils M6, Macs Get an Upgrade, and the iPhone Ultra Event Is HereJay and Karl unpack a week that swings from cybercrime to major Apple hardware news. New Android malware turns infected phones into NFC relays for payment fraud, GTA 6 suffers another leak scare, and Apple cuts jobs across its Vision Pro and Siri teams. Then Apple takes over the
Episode 258: Apple’s AI Subscription Expands, OpenAI Pauses a Risky Model, Steam Breach Exposes Customers, and the 20th Anniversary iPhone Debate
Episode 258: Apple’s AI Subscription Expands, OpenAI Pauses a Risky Model, Steam Breach Exposes Customers, and the 20th Anniversary iPhone DebateJay and Karl explore another busy week in tech. Apple looks set to monetise Apple Intelligence through new iCloud+ tiers, fresh reports attempt to untangle the mystery surrounding the 20th anniversary iPhone, Steam customers are caught up in a shipping da
Episode 257: Xbox’s Price Shock, Apple’s Roadmap Grows Clearer, BMW’s Dashboard Ads, and AI Goes Rogue
Episode 257: Xbox’s Price Shock, Apple’s Roadmap Grows Clearer, BMW’s Dashboard Ads, and AI Goes RogueJay and Karl unpack another strange week in tech. Xbox prices jump sharply across Europe, Apple drops more clues about where its product roadmap is heading, and the next Xbox may lean even harder into backwards compatibility. Meanwhile BMW discovers dashboard advertising, and Anthropic’s AI gets c
Episode 256: Apple Expands AppleCare One, AI iCloud+ Teased, Xbox Moves Forward, and GlobalFoundries Gets Government Backing
Episode 256: Apple Expands AppleCare One, AI iCloud+ Teased, Xbox Moves Forward, and GlobalFoundries Gets Government BackingJay and Karl dive into another packed week in tech. Apple expands AppleCare One internationally and hints at a premium AI-focused iCloud+ tier, EA’s $55 billion sale edges towards completion, Xbox lays out its post-reset priorities, and the US government backs GlobalFoundries
Episode 255: Ghost Recon Returns, Britain Bets £708 Million on Tempest, Digital ID Cards Scrapped, and the MacBook Ultra Nears
Episode 255: Ghost Recon Returns, Britain Bets £708 Million on Tempest, Digital ID Cards Scrapped, and the MacBook Ultra NearsJay and Karl cover another diverse week across gaming, defence, privacy, and Apple rumours. Ubisoft finally confirms that Ghost Recon will return this August, the UK Government abandons plans for digital ID cards following public opposition, and Britain commits another £708
Episode 254: Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Meta Faces a $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit, Apple Loses in Europe, and the iPhone Ultra Nears
Episode 254: Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Meta Faces a $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit, Apple Loses in Europe, and the iPhone Ultra NearsJay and Karl discuss another turbulent week across big tech, AI, gaming, and consumer hardware. Microsoft announces another round of layoffs that hits Xbox particularly hard, Meta finds itself fighting legal battles on multiple fronts, and Apple loses an important appeal ove
Episode 253: Sony Kills Physical Games, Gabe Newell Explains Piracy, Rocket Lab Takes on Starlink, and Apple’s Email Privacy Questioned
Episode 253: Sony Kills Physical Games, Gabe Newell Explains Piracy, Rocket Lab Takes on Starlink, and Apple’s Email Privacy QuestionedJay and Karl explore a fascinating mix of gaming, space, privacy, and PC hardware. Rocket Lab makes a bold move against Starlink with its acquisition of Iridium, Gabe Newell's famous comments on piracy are more relevant than ever as Sony moves away from physica
Episode 252: Steam Machine Finally Arrives, GTA VI Gets a Price, SpaceX Buys Cursor, and Apple Faces Another iCloud Probe
Episode 252: Steam Machine Finally Arrives, GTA VI Gets a Price, SpaceX Buys Cursor, and Apple Faces Another iCloud ProbeJay and Karl dive into one of the busiest weeks in gaming, streaming, AI, and consumer technology. Valve appears to be gearing up for new VR hardware while finally bringing Steam Machine back to life, Rockstar puts a price on Grand Theft Auto VI, and a teardown of the Trump Phon
Episode 251: WWDC 2026, OpenAI’s Government Courtship, Forza’s Success, and Apple’s Foldable Future
Episode 251: WWDC 2026, OpenAI’s Government Courtship, Forza’s Success, and Apple’s Foldable FutureJay and Karl unpack a packed week across gaming, AI, and Apple’s WWDC announcements. Forza Horizon 6 appears to be a major hit before its PS5 release, Crazy Taxi is heading back to the streets, and Gears of War: E-Day reportedly remains off Sony’s console.Meanwhile, the Trump administration is report
Episode 250: Anthropic Heads for Wall Street, Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arrives, AM5 Lives On, and Apple’s Ultra Future Takes Shape
Episode 250: Anthropic Heads for Wall Street, Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arrives, AM5 Lives On, and Apple’s Ultra Future Takes ShapeJay and Karl unpack another busy week across AI, PC hardware, and Apple's future product roadmap. Anthropic appears to be preparing for life as a public company, Nvidia enters the Windows-on-Arm market with its new RTX Spark platform, and AMD commits to supporting AM5 through
Episode 253: Sony Kills Physical Games, Gabe Newell Explains Piracy, Rocket Lab Takes on Starlink, and Apple’s Email Privacy Questioned
Episode 253: Sony Kills Physical Games, Gabe Newell Explains Piracy, Rocket Lab Takes on Starlink, and Apple’s Email Privacy QuestionedJay and Karl explore a fascinating mix of gaming, space, privacy, and PC hardware. Rocket Lab makes a bold move against Starlink with its acquisition of Iridium, Gabe Newell's famous comments on piracy are more relevant than ever as Sony moves away from physica
Episode 252: Steam Machine Finally Arrives, GTA VI Gets a Price, SpaceX Buys Cursor, and Apple Faces Another iCloud Probe
Episode 252: Steam Machine Finally Arrives, GTA VI Gets a Price, SpaceX Buys Cursor, and Apple Faces Another iCloud ProbeJay and Karl dive into one of the busiest weeks in gaming, streaming, AI, and consumer technology. Valve appears to be gearing up for new VR hardware while finally bringing Steam Machine back to life, Rockstar puts a price on Grand Theft Auto VI, and a teardown of the Trump Phon
Episode 249: Steam Deck Gets Pricier, Xbox Faces Hard Decisions, Nvidia Goes All-In on AI, and iOS 27 Leaks Early
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
