Episode 230: Tim Cook Retirement Rumours, iOS 26.2 EU Restrictions, Shed Data Centres, Nvidia’s Record Quarter, and iPhone Fold Leaks

Jay 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.

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In This Episode

News

• Tim Cook retirement rumours — reports suggest he may step aside in January 2026, but not fully retire.
• iOS 26.2 restricts Wi-Fi sharing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU.
• The shed data centre — how one man slashed his bills to £40 and heated his home at the same time.
• Nvidia’s record quarter — $57B revenue and “off the charts” AI GPU demand.

Rumours

• iPhone Fold battery leak — early details suggest a major potential advantage over rivals.

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