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!

The Weekly Tech Rant is a technology podcast hosted by Jay + Karl, with 267 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jay + Karl hosts The Weekly Tech Rant, a technology show with 267 episodes published.

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  Episode #263

  Episode 263: Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 Arrives, Microsoft Drops Copilot+, Meta Connect 2026, and Apple’s AI Server Plans

  Sep 28, 202649 minS1

  Episode 263: Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 Arrives, Microsoft Drops Copilot+, Meta Connect 2026, and Apple’s AI Server Plans Jay and Karl unpack another busy week in AI and consumer technology. Anthropic launches Opus 5.5 with improved performance and lower pricing, Rabbit expands its AI ambitions beyond the R1 device, and Microsoft quietly retires the Copilot+ PC branding just a year after introducing it. We also break down everything announced at Meta Connect 2026, discuss reports that Apple is preparing AI servers powered by its M8 Ultra chips, and round things off with the latest rumours surrounding Apple's long-awaited HomePad. Full show notes & links: Shownotes Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices and Fable-level performance Anthropic's latest flagship model promises stronger performance while reducing costs for developers. Rabbit's new AI agent doesn't need an R1 to run Rabbit expands its AI platform beyond dedicated hardware with a standalone agent. Microsoft is killing off the 'Copilot Plus PC' brand Microsoft simplifies its AI PC branding less than two years after introducing Copilot+. Everything announced at Meta Connect 2026 Meta unveils its latest AI, mixed reality, and wearable technology during its annual developer event. Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips A new report suggests Apple could enter the AI infrastructure market with its own server hardware. Rumours HomePad to launch next month with these new features Apple's rumoured HomePad could finally be approaching launch with several new capabilities. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs

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  Episode #262

  Episode 262: Nvidia’s AI Spending Spree, Steam Frame Arrives, Anthropic’s Stark Warning, and Apple Faces New UK Rules

  Sep 22, 202649 minS1

  Episode 262: Nvidia’s AI Spending Spree, Steam Frame Arrives, Anthropic’s Stark Warning, and Apple Faces New UK Rules Jay and Karl unpack another week where AI money seems almost limitless. Nvidia puts $3.5 billion into MediaTek and agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, while RTX 5090 stock mysteriously dries up. Valve’s Steam Frame finally goes on sale with an eye-watering price, Anthropic researchers sound an extraordinary warning about AI risk, GoPro heads into defence and aerospace, and Apple faces new child-safety rules in the UK. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-262/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News Nvidia makes a $3.5B bet on MediaTek Another enormous AI investment reveals how Nvidia plans to defend its position as Big Tech develops more silicon of its own. Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.9 billion One of AI’s most important platforms joins Nvidia as its spending spree moves beyond chips and into the wider AI ecosystem. RTX 5090 stock starts disappearing Nvidia is spending billions on AI while gamers are left wondering where its flagship graphics cards have gone. Valve’s Steam Frame opens for orders The new VR headset has arrived, but a starting price of £889 makes this anything but an impulse purchase. Anthropic researchers issue a stark warning about AI Researchers inside one of the world’s leading AI companies raise the possibility of catastrophic outcomes as capabilities accelerate. GoPro is acquired and heads into defence and aerospace The action-camera company is taking a surprising turn towards government, robotics, aerospace, and defence markets. Apple faces new UK child-safety rules New requirements around intimate images on children’s iPhones put another spotlight on the balance between safety and privacy. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs

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  Episode #261

  Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch Ultra 4

  Sep 11, 202655 minS1

  Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Jay and Karl break down Apple’s big “Surprise and Shine” event. The iPhone 18 Pro arrives, Apple finally enters the foldable era with the iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 push further into health tracking, and AirPods 5 bring another round of audio upgrades. It’s an Apple-heavy episode, but there is plenty to unpack. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-261/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event iPhone 18 Pro officially announced Apple’s latest flagship is here, and we dig into what has actually changed and whether there is enough to justify another upgrade. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled Apple doubles down on health tracking while pushing the Ultra further as its flagship wearable. Apple unveils AirPods 5 Upgraded noise cancellation and another refinement of one of Apple’s most successful products. Apple finally unveils the foldable iPhone Duo After years of rumours, Apple enters the foldable phone market. The big question is whether it has waited long enough to get it right. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs

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  Episode #260

  Episode 260: Steam's 12TB Leak, Xbox Cloud Gets Capped, OpenAI Dumps Cursor, and Apple's Smart Glasses Near

  Sep 4, 202640 minS1

  Episode 260: Steam's 12TB Leak, Xbox Cloud Gets Capped, OpenAI Dumps Cursor, and Apple's Smart Glasses Near Jay and Karl dig into another week of questionable decisions and enormous numbers. A decade of Steam data totalling more than 12TB leaks online, Microsoft caps Xbox Cloud Gaming while simultaneously introducing pay-as-you-go access, and OpenAI pulls its models from Cursor following the SpaceXAI acquisition. Meanwhile, Meta faces an $18 billion settlement, Squadron 42 slips again, and Apple's first smart glasses are reportedly getting close. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-260/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News Meta agrees to settlement worth up to $18 billion A huge settlement brings another chapter in the fight over social media's impact on young users. OpenAI pulls its models from Cursor The SpaceXAI acquisition triggers a major change for one of the most popular AI coding tools. More than 12TB of Steam files leak online A decade's worth of material surfaces in an enormous leak from Valve's gaming ecosystem. Squadron 42 gets delayed again This time GTA 6 gets some of the blame, despite Rockstar's blockbuster still not coming to PC at launch. Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a 15-hour monthly cap Even Ultimate subscribers face new limits on how much cloud gaming their subscription actually buys. Xbox Cloud Gaming gets pay-as-you-go access Microsoft caps subscription usage while simultaneously offering another way to pay for more. Rumours Apple's first smart glasses could launch next year Apple's next major wearable category appears to be getting closer, with AI expected to sit at its heart. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs

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  Episode #259

  Episode 259: Android Malware Goes Contactless, Apple Unveils M6, Macs Get an Upgrade, and the iPhone Ultra Event Is Here

  Aug 28, 202644 minS1

  Episode 259: Android Malware Goes Contactless, Apple Unveils M6, Macs Get an Upgrade, and the iPhone Ultra Event Is Here Jay and Karl unpack a week that swings from cybercrime to major Apple hardware news. New Android malware turns infected phones into NFC relays for payment fraud, GTA 6 suffers another leak scare, and Apple cuts jobs across its Vision Pro and Siri teams. Then Apple takes over the second half of the show with a new Mac mini, an upgraded Mac Studio, the M6 chip, and confirmation of its iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-259/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News WindRelay Android malware turns phones into NFC relays A nasty twist on payment fraud that uses compromised phones to relay contactless transactions. GTA 6 suffers another leak scare Is it a nightmare for the biggest game of the year, or just another blip in Rockstar's long road to launch? Apple reportedly cuts more than 200 Vision Pro and Siri jobs A notable reshuffle across two of Apple's most closely watched future-facing teams. Apple announces an updated Mac mini Apple's smallest desktop gets another round of hardware upgrades. Apple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra The compact workstation gets a serious performance boost for high-end Mac users. Apple launches M6 and M5 Ultra The next generation of Apple Silicon arrives, extending the company's performance push across the Mac lineup. Apple announces its iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event "Surprise and shine" sets the stage for what could be Apple's biggest iPhone event in years. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs

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