The Weekly Tech Rant

By Jay + Karl

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!... more

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The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.

The Weekly Tech Rant episodes:

April 14, 2023Episode 129: It's time for no more E3, Amazon opens up Sidewalk, Is it the end for Google Assistant, More Twitter Chaos, 4G on the Moon, Steve Jobs book and a new iPod?
This week we covered:
News
E3 2023 has been cancelled

Amazon just opened up its Sidewalk network for anyone to build connected gadgets on

Google Assistant might be doomed: Division “reorganizes” to focus on Bard

More Google Assistant shutdowns: Third-party smart displays are dead

Twitter’s $1,000 checkmark will be free for the 10,000 most-followed companies

4G internet is set to arrive on the moon later this year

New Steve Jobs Archive ebook now available as a free download

Rumours
Apple patents new AirPods case with interactive display
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50min
April 03, 2023Episode 128: It's time for your own ChatGPT, Coinbase in hot water, Linus gets hacked, Frameworks does gaming, Twitter chaos, NCA DDoS fakes and iPhone 15 action button
This week we covered:
News
Nvidia DGX Cloud: train your own ChatGPT in a web browser for $37K a month
The SEC has put Coinbase on notice for allegedly breaking securities laws
How hackers took over Linus Tech Tips
Framework’s first gaming laptop features upgradeable GPUs, swappable keyboards
Twitter to un-verify people who don’t pay $8/month starting on April Fools’ Day
Twitter will soon only recommend paid users in its For You feed
UK Sets Up Fake Booter Sites To Muddy DDoS Market
Rumours
iPhone 15 Action button in testing; new super-low energy mode

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55min
March 24, 2023Episode 127: It's time for Bluesky beta, Musk and Anti-woke AI, Quantum crypto woes, CMA publishes update, Xbox Mobile gaming, FTX heist and Quest 3 leaks
This week we covered:
News
Jack Dorsey’s Twitter alternative Bluesky is now available in closed beta

Elon Musk yearns for AI devs to build 'anti-woke' rival ChatGPT bot

NIST's Quantum-Proof Algorithm Has a Bug, Analysts Say

The UK published 7 responses to the Microsoft-Activision Xbox deal — only one company opposes

Microsoft’s new Xbox mobile gaming store may launch in 2024

FTX inner circle helped itself to $3.2B, liquidators say

Rumours

Quest 3 Reportedly Much Thinner And Twice As Powerful, But More Than $400
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52min
March 19, 2023Episode 126: It's time for the one from Vegas! ChatGPT updates, Twitter staffing issues, MSFT charms the EU and a 7" Homepod!
This week we covered:
A special live recording of the Weekly Tech Rant from Las Vegas, USA!
News
EU tells Elon Musk to hire more staff to moderate Twitter

Microsoft's charm offensive with COD deals has reportedly paid off with the EU

Rumours
Apple could release HomePod with 7-inch panel early next year, says analyst
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36min
March 06, 2023Episode 125: It's time for Meta verified, Dresden Fab, FBI cyber incident, Go-Daddy Hacked, MS nerfs Bing, $64k iPhone and iMessage voice msg
This week we covered:
News
Following Twitter’s lead, Meta launches its own blue checkmark subscription for Facebook and Instagram, costs $14.99/mo on iOS
Infineon given the green light for €5B Dresden chip fab
FBI says it has 'contained' a cybersecurity incident on its network
GoDaddy says a multi-year breach hijacked customer websites and accounts
VMware, Broadcom, extend deadline for acquisition to be signed, sealed, and delivered
Microsoft is reportedly already planning to bring ads to Bing's AI chatbot
Microsoft “lobotomized” AI-powered Bing Chat, and its fans aren’t happy
Gadgets/Media/Games
Original iPhone from 2007 auctioned for $63,356, topping prior sales
Rumours
iMessage to voice note: Apple patent to play messages in your voice
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47min
February 27, 2023 Quick Episode Update February 2023!
A quick update on this weeks episode (or lack of!).
Feb 2023
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February 20, 2023Episode 124: It's time for No deleting Twitter DMs, Why Stadia died, Bing gets ChapGPT'd, iPhone 15s odd USB port, Lockbit update and back to Egypt and a 15'5" MB Air
This week we covered:
News
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That
Well, now we know why Google closed Stadia
Microsoft announces new Bing and Edge browser powered by upgraded ChatGPT AI
iPhone 15 USB-C port may have some features limited to Apple certified cables and accessories
Royal Mail refused to pay ‘absurd’ LockBit ransom, chat logs say
Games
Pharaoh a New Era
Rumours
15.5-inch MacBook Air could arrive in April
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50min
February 11, 2023Episode 123: It's time for Meta hypocrisy, Twitter kills API but charges $1000 P/M for Gold, Voodoo GFX, Its the AI Chat wars, Lockbit bites Royal Mail and really Britcoin
This week we covered:
News
Meta, which pays for web scraping, sues to stop web scraping
Twitter to end free access to its API in Elon Musk’s latest monetization push
Twitter will let businesses keep their gold checkmarks — for $1,000 per month
For a small fortune you too can buy a piece of PC gaming graphics history
Google takes first shot in AI search engine wars, announces Bard competitor to ChatGPT
LockBit ransomware group threatens to publish stolen Royal Mail data
Bank of England won't call it Britcoin but says digital pound 'likely to be needed in future’
Rumours
The iPhone Ultra Is Real and on Its Way, per report
As always, we'd love to hear your comments
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56min
February 06, 2023Episode 122: It's time for FF7 Day, Sony isn't truthful, Apple vs NLRB, PSVR2 sales, Jony Ive's Red Nose and a folding iPad - maybe
This week we covered:
News
Japan officially designates today Final Fantasy 7 Day
Microsoft says Sony isn't telling the truth to EU regulators about Call of Duty
Apple’s leaked email about stopping leaks violated labor laws, officials rule
Sony's expecting a severe drop in PSVR 2 sales from a projected 2 million
Jony Ive designed a 'perfect' Red Nose for the Comic Relief charity
Gadgets/Media/Games
GoldenEye 007 is now available on Nintendo Switch and Xbox
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony are reportedly all skipping E3 2023
Rumours
Foldable iPad Coming in 2024, per report
As always, we'd love to hear your comments
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45min
January 30, 2023Episode 121: It's time for War Thunder again, T-Mobile breached again, Royals vs Musk, Apple debates Shall, Trump could be back, India brews an OS and Snow Crash, iPhone 15 rumours
This week we covered:
News
Wait, again? War Thunder fans just can't help themselves when it comes to posting sensitive military documents
T-Mobile Breached Again, This Time Exposing 37M Customers' Data
British monarchy goes after Twitter, alleges rent not paid for UK base
Apple antitrust appeal comes down to the legal meaning of the word ‘shall’
Well that escalated quickly: India demos homebrew mobile OS
Meta allows Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
Gadgets/Media
Snow Crash
M1 iPad Pro 11” 2021 (Gen 3)
Rumours
New iPhone 15 Pro Design Leak Reports CURVED BEZELS
Apple ‘Reality Pro’ headset will toggle between AR/VR, serve as Mac display, 2-hour external battery packs, more
As always, we'd love to hear your comments
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FAQs about The Weekly Tech Rant:

How many episodes does The Weekly Tech Rant have?

The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.