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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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Episode 231: Cleared Hot Lands, RAM Prices Go Wild,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/12/01

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 rumours round out the show.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-231/Also

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00:35:57

Episode 230: Tim Cook Retirement Rumours, iOS 26.2 EU...

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2025/11/22

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 quarter, and a new battery detail that could give the iPhone Fold a major advantage.Full show notes &

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00:49:16

Episode 229: RTX 50 SUPER Shortages Loom, iPhone Air...

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2025/11/17

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 notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-229/Also available on:Apple Podcasts |

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00:41:10

Episode 228: Xbox Goes Premium, Galaxy XR Takes on...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/11/07

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 & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-228/Also available on:Apple Podcasts | YouTubeIn This

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00:52:42

Episode 227: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas, Apple...

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2025/10/31

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:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-227/Also available on:Apple Podcasts | YouTubeIn This

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00:34:27

Episode 226: OpenAI Builds Its Own Chips, Satellite...

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2025/10/20

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 notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-226/Also available on:Apple Podcasts |

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00:36:47

Episode 225: AMD’s $Mega AI Deal, Intel Collaboration...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/10/17

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 show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-225/Also available on:Apple Podcasts |

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00:50:55

Episode 224: Intel Woos Apple, EA’s $55B Buyout,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/10/10

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.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-224/Also available on:Apple Podcasts

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00:42:25

Episode 223: Nvidia Hit in China, TikTok Deal Teased,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/10/01

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 really just two Airs stuck together?Full show notes &

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00:40:58

Episode 222: Google’s $3.5B EU Fine, Apple Watch...

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2025/09/19

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 launch a touchscreen Mac?Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-222/Also

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00:52:53

Episode 221: Apple’s Big Reveal — AirPods Pro 3,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/09/13

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 Podcasts |YouTubeIn This EpisodeAirPods Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3: new design, better battery life, and a

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00:37:41

Episode 220: iPhone Rules, eSIM Rumours, Battlefield...

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2025/09/05

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 show notes & links: techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-220/Also available on: Apple Podcasts |

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00:43:53

Episode 219: Apple’s iPhone Event, Perplexity’s $34B...

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2025/08/29

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 Podcasts |YouTubeIn This EpisodeNews Apple’s September iPhone Event: the year’s marquee showcase with new

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00:38:39

Episode 218: Dial-Up Farewells, Chip Tax Turbulence,...

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2025/08/14

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-tech-rant-episode-218/Also available on:Apple Podcasts |YouTubeIn This EpisodeNewsAOL finally shuts down

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00:47:16

Episode 217: Apple’s Epic Appeal Twist, Nvidia...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/08/09

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 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 says employees tried to steal trade secrets on iPhone 18 chip processJPMorgan doubles down on iPhone Fold

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00:51:41

Episode 216: Nvidia’s ARM Ambitions Leak, Sony Sues...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/08/02

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, blaming some users for never turning it offSony calls Tencent game ‘slavish clone’ of Horizon in new

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00:38:20

Episode 215: Apple vs. Jon Prosser, Meta Defies EU AI...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/07/25

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 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 backdoor after US pressureApple and Google singled out under new UK Digital Markets regulationMicrosoft

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00:36:28

Episode 214: Android Meets ChromeOS, MechaHitler Goes...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/07/18

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 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 Defense Department awards $200 million contract to Elon Musk's Grok aka 'MechaHitler' and is

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00:41:16

Episode 213: Apple’s EU App Store Overhaul, Siri’s AI...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/07/11

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: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 for TikTokThere's still no sign of Star Citizen 1.0, but it did just get a revamped referral

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00:41:17

Episode 212: Apple vs Epic, Duke Nukem Returns, Trump...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/06/30

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 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 search startup PerplexityApple fires back at court’s ‘punitive’ App Store order in Epic Games caseWar

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