Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More Configurable, SpaceX–xAI Goes Orbital, and Steam Hits the RAM Wall

Jay 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 month.

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In This Episode

News

• Apple acquires Q.ai for $2 billion: a secretive AI startup joins Apple’s growing AI portfolio.
• New Mac configurator hints at separate CPU and GPU options: potentially a major shift in how Macs are specced.
• SpaceX acquires xAI: and reportedly plans a massive satellite constellation to power AI workloads.
• Steam Machine delayed again: Valve confirms RAM shortages will affect pricing.

Rumours

• New iPhone launching this month?: report claims four key changes are coming.

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Episode 235: Trump Phone Ultra Appears, Nvidia’s N1X ARM Challenge, AirTag 2 Launches, and Apple’s Next MacBook Pro Overhaul

Jay 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 & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-235/

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In This Episode

News

• Trump Phone Ultra revealed: yes, there’s apparently another model coming.
• Nvidia’s N1X ARM challenge: could Nvidia take on Intel, AMD, and Apple in laptops?
• AirTag 2 launches: improved range, louder speaker, and more.
• Apple may turn to Intel for iPhone chips: analysts double down on the claim.
• Forza Horizon 6: confirmed to launch in May.

Rumours

• MacBook Pro overhaul incoming: three major upgrades tipped for later this year.
• AI-powered Apple wearable: a smart pin may be in development.

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Episode 234: Booking the Moon, Apple Goes All-In on Gemini, RTX Cards Vanish, and the iPhone Fold Takes Shape

Jay 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 & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-234/

Also available on:Apple Podcasts | YouTube

In This Episode

News

• You can now book a hotel room on the Moon: reservations open at $250,000.
• Apple’s expanded Google Gemini deal: bigger and more integrated than expected.
• Apple unveils Creator Studio: a new subscription aimed at creators.
• 007 First Light PC requirements revised: IO Interactive tweaks the specs.
• Asus drops the RTX 5070 Ti: memory shortages squeeze supply.
• Meta confirms Reality Labs layoffs: investment shifts towards wearables.
• Democrats push FTC to probe Trump Mobile: pressure mounts over the T1 phone.

Rumours

• iPhone Fold specs leak: analyst Jeff Pu outlines expected hardware.

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