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 265 episodes available.

The Weekly Tech Rant episodes:

July 11, 2025Episode 213: Apple’s EU App Store Overhaul, Siri’s AI Pivot, TikTok’s New Buyer, and Vision Air on the Horizon
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU
Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic instead
Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok
There's still no sign of Star Citizen 1.0, but it did just get a revamped referral program so the die-hards can tempt in even more saps
Rumours
Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor
Specs rumours for the Super versions of Nvidia's RTX 5070
Apple Vision Air Coming In 2027

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42min
June 30, 2025Episode 212: Apple vs Epic, Duke Nukem Returns, Trump Phone Walks It Back, and Foldable iPhone Rumours Emerge
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
A Duke Nukem TV series may be coming from the producer of the Devil May Cry and Castlevania animated shows on Netflix
Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring AI search startup Perplexity
Apple fires back at court’s ‘punitive’ App Store order in Epic Games case
War Thunder player once again leaks classified military documents to win an argument
Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it
The Trump Phone no longer promises it’s made in America
Rumours
AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next
New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more

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42min
June 22, 2025Episode 211: Microsoft Fooled by Fake AI, Meta Backs Apple, Xbox Ally Expands, and Trump Goes Mobile
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
'700 Indian engineers posed as AI': The London startup that took Microsoft for a ride
Meta wants to give evidence for Apple in UK privacy battle
Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
Trump Mobile launches $47 service and a gold phone

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37min
June 16, 2025Episode 210: WWDC 2025 – The Year of 26… But Where’s the AI?
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In This Episode:
The year of 26….
iOS 26
macOS 26 Tahoe
WatchOS 26
VisionOS 26
tvOS 26
ipadOS 26
AI, where are you?!

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54min
June 01, 2025Episode 209: OpenAI and Ive’s AI Vision, Anthropic’s Rogue Model, Neuralink’s Rival, and Nvidia’s Trade Fallout
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
OpenAI and Jony Ive’s AI product slated for 2027 launch, per Kuo report
Anthropic’s new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offline
Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 review debacle should be a wake-up call for gamers and reviewers
Trump trade policy to cost Nvidia $10.5B in lost H20 GPU revenues
Federal court blocks Trump tariffs and Appeal court reinstates them

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39min
May 23, 2025Episode 208: Nintendo Cracks Down, CarPlay Ultra Rolls Out, GPU Geotracking Bill, and RTX 5080 Super Specs Leak
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
Nintendo warns that it can brick Switch consoles if it detects hacking, piracy
US senator announces a bill requiring geotracking in high-end GPUs
Coinbase says customers’ personal information stolen in data breach
Next-gen CarPlay, branded CarPlay Ultra, starts rolling out today
New Apple CarPlay Ultra tested: hands-on with every new feature
KrebsOnSecurity Hit With Near-Record 6.3 Tbps DDoS
Rumours
One of tech's best leakers drops the GPU specs for the RTX 5080 Super, likely confirming that 24GB VRAM update

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40min
May 09, 2025Episode 207: GTA 6 Delayed, TikTok Fined, Fortnite Returns, New Surface Devices, and Apple’s Foldable Plans
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed until May 2026
TikTok Slammed With €530 Million GDPR Fine for Sending E.U. Data to China
Fortnite is coming back to iPhones
A new 'Ecco the Dolphin' game and remasters are on the way
New Surface Hardware
Microsoft shrinks its Surface Laptop down to 13 inches, priced at $899
Microsoft’s smaller Surface Pro has a 12-inch display and starts at $799
Rumours
Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable

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43min
May 09, 2025Episode 206: Apple Faces Legal Heat, Xbox Dominates PlayStation, Nest Support Ends, and Apple Watch Rumours Intensify
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
Google is killing software support for early Nest Thermostats
Apple appealing $570M EU fine, White House says it won’t be tolerated
Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation
Microsoft: Xbox is now the "biggest publisher" on PlayStation, as PC Game Pass hits 45% year over year growth
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US
Rumours
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3: What to expect from the next releases

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47min
April 25, 2025Episode 205: Tariff Impacts on Tech, Apple’s UK Encryption Debate, and Synology’s NAS Update
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
Here’s how much it costs Apple to make an iPhone 16 Pro, and how Trump’s tariffs will change that
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
UK officials insist 'murder prediction tool' algorithms purely abstract
Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives
Rumours
Report: Apple planning ‘bold’ new 20th anniversary design for iPhone 19 Pro

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40min
April 04, 2025Episode 204: Satellite Services in the UK, Corporate Espionage, Major Gaming Alliances, and a Wave of Apple Innovations
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, delving into the latest tech news, gadgets, games, and films!
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In This Episode:
News
The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year
Intel and Microsoft staff allegedly lured to work for fake Chinese company in Taiwan
Security Expert Troy Hunt Lured in by Mailchimp Phish
Ubisoft and Tencent are forming a new company that will take control of its most successful franchises: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six
Nintendo Switch 2 specs: $450 price tag, bigger 1080p LCD screen, 4K support, 256 GB storage, 'mouse' functionality and more
Rumours
The Apple Watch may get cameras and Apple Intelligence
Apple’s rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag
Apple preparing M5 MacBook Pro refresh later this year, ahead of ‘overhaul’ in 2026
Gurman: Apple working on new M5 iPad Pro, production starting later this year
Another new Apple product will make the switch to in-house modems in 2027: report
Apple reportedly wants to ‘replicate’ your doctor next year with new Project Mulberry

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54min

FAQs about The Weekly Tech Rant:

How many episodes does The Weekly Tech Rant have?

The podcast currently has 265 episodes available.