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The Weekly Tech Rant

Two guys, one podcast and a whole load of the latest technology news, games and gadget reviews, film insights and the occasional rant! Join us as we review the main tech talking points of the week!

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00:57:36

Episode 24: It's time for Masked unlocks, Fitness...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2021/02/08

This week we covered: News Apple raises credit for the return of Dev Kit Macs - please can we have our dev units back! iOS 14.5 Unlock with Apple Watch(for Mask wearing) - finally no more fumbling to unlock your phone when out and about in 2021! Rumours of Financial Health info coming to Apple Wallet - Not just looking after your physical health! Another 14.5 update brings Fitness+ casting to supported devices - too late shouts Karl! New Chrome extension for adding Apple iCloud passwords to the

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01:05:51

Episode 23: It's time for Extended Free trials, iOS...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2021/01/31

This week we covered: News Apple Extends Apple TV subscription again - Is there a subscriber conversion problem? Corellium makes its iOS virtualisation available to individuals - fancy some virtual iPhones? Looks like the Huawei Ban isn’t going away anytime soon - No change in China relations Hackers publish Gov files after Ransom is refused - We do not negotiate with Terrorists/hackers Apple unveils new Fitness+“Time to Walk” activity - These boots were made for walking! Apple Watch

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00:54:07

Episode 22 - It's time for return of the Pat, No more...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2021/01/19

News Intel rumoured to be looking at outsourcing with TSMC - what did we say last year! Pat Gelsinger returning to Intel - the prodigal son returns to Chipzilla Apple rumoured to be dropping Touch Bar in next Macbook Pro - Personally no tears from me if this is true! New studies show how Apple Watch can help detect COVID-19 prior to symptoms and testing Gadgets CES Round of the best gadgets and Tech - This year everyone can go to [virtual] Vegas! More CES gadgets and tech LG Rollable

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01:02:48

Episode 21 - It's time for the return of the Weekly...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2021/01/10

Welcome back to the first episode of 2021! News With only days left in Office, Trump targets 8 Chinese payment apps – Trade war not over yet! Adobe Flash is dead (finally) …. but Windows 7 is still alive, all 100 million of them Report speculates that Google hasn’t updated its iOS apps in weeks to avoid providing privacy details – Remember Google don’t be evil! Talking of don’t be evil….Facebook appeals ruling that it stole tech. So, Italian judge issues new judgment: Pay 10 times the original

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00:54:35

Episode 20: It's time for a look back at the year,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/12/21

This week we covered: Podcast state of the union Best Tech of 2020 HP Reverb G2 Nvidia 3080Ti Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Apple M1 Chip What are looking forward to in 2021 Topgun 2: Maverick No Time to Die Matrix 4 Dune Halo Infinite We wish all our listeners a very happy Holiday season and all the best for 2021 - we'll see you on the other side!

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01:05:03

Episode 19: It's time for old tech woes, Uber...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/12/14

This week we covered: News Samsung pulls the plug on older Smart devices in 2021 - not so smart now! Talking of plugs…. Samsung to stop including power adapters in the box… just 3 months after mocking apple about it Uber sells self-driving project to startup Aurora & Air Taxi Apple reportedly working on a 32-core processor for high-end Macs Trump administration quietly lets TikTok deadline lapse Facebook hit with antitrust probe for tying Oculus use to Facebook accounts Gadgets Ex-Apple Mapping

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01:02:04

Episode 18: It's time for Snappier Dragons, More...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/12/07

This week we covered: News Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 888 - more dragons more speed! Apple could be planning a mysterious December Product release? - What could this be - maybe Tags? MS Project“Latte” could bring Android apps to Windows - who would have ever thought we’d see this! Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7bn! - no slacking this week for them! Gadgets Karl has a new 34” Ultrawide monitor! - is it fixed? We pick up our new iPhone 12 Pro Max’s! - First thoughts Games Red Dead

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00:59:38

Episode 17: It's time for Turkeys in the US,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/11/28

This week we covered: News UK Govt Downgrades Broadband infrastructure plans - looks like those rural blackspots will be there for a bit longer! Biden Transition team has to build its own cybersecurity protection - what you aren’t surprised that the Trump administration wasn’t helping! Apple Security charged with Bribery - how many apples to look the other way! Apple Product Redesigns tipped for 2021 - what will they change in the look of the MacBook and watch? Apple patents new MacBook’s Touch

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00:49:26

Episode 16: It's time for Huawei to return, or not!...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/11/20

News Huawei to UK/Canada, can we forget the whole ban thing(post-Trump) - What did we tell you! Intel Manufacturing is broken - is this the of Intel we know it? iOS 14.3 beta has supported for rumoured Apple Air Tags - could be getting ready for a stealth launch? Apple M1 chips outperform Nvidia 1050 Ti - Ok but AAA games on ARM is not gonna happen soon?! Apple to suggest 3rd Party apps to users at Setup - This is a huge step forward, and perhaps linked to anti-trust concerns? Thieves make off

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00:25:13

Episode 15: It’s time for One More Thing, M1 super...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/11/12

This week we covered: News TikTok asks court to intervene on sale - Limboland for TikTok forced sale? Apple One More Thing Event - 3rd Apple product launch of the year Apple Silicon Macs - our first impressions New M1 powered MacBook Air New M1 Powered MacBook Pro New M1 Powered Mac Mini Big Sur GA on the 12th Nov - Big changes ahoy for MacOS Gadgets Xbox Series X Launch - First impression of Redmonds latest console Karl will be back with us next week! As always please leave us a comment and

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00:51:51

Episode 14: It’s time for Googles VPN, Electronic...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/11/02

This week we covered: News TikTok ban overturned but US will fight it - We hadn’t forgotten about this little saga! AirPower apparently dead again - will this ever see the light of day!? Google explains the privacy benefits of electronic Driving licences - step out of the car and show me your phone! Google is bringing its own VPN to desktops and phones with $9.99 Google One subscription. VPN, no logging….Google?! Could Apple offer a 1TB iPhone variant - Cupertino to join the 1TB Club, do you even

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00:53:29

Episode 13: It’s time for BleedingTooth, COVID app...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/10/27

This week we covered: News Google Warns of Zero-Click Bluetooth Flaws in Linux-based Devices Apple updates its COVID-19 screen Tool – Yeah its US-based only (as always!) But if you have an iPhone12 you might need to re-enable your COVID app! App updates remove the ‘Default’ setting for Mail/Browser – Apple come on please don’t say this is half-baked! Why Apple Airpods have been delayed – its time for a redesign! JellyFin – A contender to replace Plex or is it lacking in features? Apple rumoured to

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00:43:22

Episode 12: It’s time for Hi Speed Phones in many...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/10/19

This week we covered: [Spoiler its all Apple!} News iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max– Did you know it supports 5G! However, shipping is slipping! iPhone 12 Pro + Max now support Dolby Vision HDR – ditch that editing Deck we are going mobile! HomePod Mini Magsafe is back baby – but not as you know it! Apple AirPods Studio Headphones delayed – means Air Tags coming soon! Apple Silicon Macs could be announced in November – what another event?! Gadgets It’s a Cupertino fest!

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00:58:05

Episode 11: It's time for another Apple Event, AMD...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/10/12

News Apple Event on the 13th… iPhones duh! Mini Homepods, Apple Tag and Headphones? Bloomberg reports Apple Silicon Macs could launch in November - Arm we are off on into the post Intel world? Apple TV trials to be extended to 2021 - Who’s using this still or will pay for it? AMD rumored to be in advanced talks to buy FPGA slinger Xilinx for $30bn+ - a strategic investment to challenge Intel/Nvidia! Microsoft is bringing xCloud to iOS via the web - Screw you Apple! Epic judge permanently restrains

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00:54:17

Episode 10: It's time for Smart heating, Vader in VR...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/10/05

This week we covered: News Google requiring devs to use its own IAP API from next year - aligning to a similar model to Apple? Google also will make it easier to install and use 3rd Party app stores with the next version of Android - totally unlike Apple!! Google releases new Google TV (Chromecast) device - Android TV reincarnation? We discuss! Apple could be banned from having pre-installed apps on devices in Europe - more antitrust issues Gadgets Karls new ESXi Host - oh and what's that you

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00:52:30

Episode 9: It's Post Apple, the 13th for Phones?...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/09/27

This week we covered: News iPhone event rumoured to be Oct 13th! - Unlucky for some but not Apple. iOS14 Doesn’t destroy the performance of older phones - looks your iPhone 6S has some life left in it! Microsoft rebrands its Security products again- Defender or Sentinel! Google launches Access Control console for Nest Devices - is home automation with 3rd Party software/apps back on? TikTok deal - Judge Tells U.S. to Delay Ban or Argue for It Friday - What is going on here and will Trump push for

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01:16:33

Episode 8: Time Flies for Apple as we take a look at...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/09/20

This week we covered: News Apple virtual events - the gold standard now in product launches So when is the iPhone event? All the things that could appear? iPhone 12 Air Tags Apple AirPods Studio Headphones iOS 14.2 Dev beta - where did 14.1 go? Gadgets Apple Watch Series 6 Blood O2 levels Altimeter Solo Loop - um isn’t this just an elastic band? Apple Watch SE but the Series 3 remains on sale? Apple Family Setup - could this be the best way to track your kids?! Apple Fitness + - is Apple

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00:45:27

Episode 7: It's Godzilla in San Fran, Nvidia gets a...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/09/14

This week we covered: News TikTok sale in doubt as Bytedance and Trump administration discuss options - Is this the end of the line for TikTok in the US or will someone win out [UPDATE: Oracle last company standing in race to acquire TikTok's US operations] Android 11 is out - No Dessert names anymore but Google's OS updates get better with each serving! Apple event on the 15th “Time Flies” - what should we expect, as Bloomberg thinks iPhones won’t be announced until Oct? - All watches and no

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00:54:09

Episode 6: It's Space Lasers, AI-powered Maps and...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/09/06

In this weeks episode, we talk about whether Epic will get back on the App store. Is there a Watch SE about to be launched this year alongside all the new tech Apple is rumoured to be readying! SpaceX and Space lasers - it's an update on the Starlink project. We also talk about the Nvidia 30 series GPU's and look back at a week of gaming with Forza, Tony Hawks and Crusader Kings. Plus a sneak peek at the new season of The Boys - and more!

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00:59:36

Episode 5: It's Epic with Walmart, Triller and...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2020/08/30

This week on the Tech Rant it’s the latest instalment of the ongoing Epic/Apple battle, plus who will buy TikTok. We also talk about COD and the cost of games. Missing business travel then we have you covered with Airplane Mode and we look at the upcoming iPhone 12 renders plus Nvidia’s latest GPU!

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