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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 238: $60B GPU Power Play, Phil Spencer’s Exit...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2026/03/02

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://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-238/Also available on:Apple Podcasts | YouTubeIn This

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00:47:47

Episode 237: Apple Turns 50, March Event Announced,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2026/02/23

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 geopolitics, touchscreen backlash in cars, storage shortages, and fresh satellite iPhone rumours.Full show

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00:34:58

Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More...

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2026/02/10

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 hit the RAM wall, with delays and pricing pain. Plus, rumours swirl around a new iPhone launching this

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00:34:02

Episode 235: Trump Phone Ultra Appears, Nvidia’s N1X...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2026/01/31

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 rumours of an AI-powered Apple wearable.Full show notes &

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00:44:54

Episode 234: Booking the Moon, Apple Goes All-In on...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2026/01/21

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, and political pressure on Trump Mobile.Full show notes &

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00:46:32

Episode 233: RAM Is the New Gold, Google Deletes a...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2026/01/10

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 2026 delivers wild hardware, absurd GPUs, and a Lego brick packed with tech.Full show notes &

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00:37:02

Episode 232: PC Build Chaos, GZW 0.4, BF6 Hopes,...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

2025/12/08

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 games.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-232/Also available on:Apple

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00:36:01

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...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

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...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

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...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

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...

The Weekly Tech Rant ·

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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