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Jay and Karl discuss major tech news including Apple's discontinuation of the Mac Pro, WWDC 2026 announcement, worsening CPU shortages, and tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI.

Episode 242: Apple Kills the Mac Pro, WWDC 2026 Announced, CPU Shortages Worsen, and Microsoft vs OpenAI Tensions Rise Jay and Karl cover a packed week across big tech, chips, and gaming. Apple locks in WWDC 2026 and quietly kills the Mac Pro, CPU shortages continue to worsen, and Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI looks increasingly strained. Add a US router ban, Musk’s Terafab ambitions, and layoffs at Epic, and it’s another chaotic week in tech. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-242/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News Apple confirms WWDC 2026 starting June 8 The next major software cycle is locked in, with AI expected to dominate the agenda. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro No replacement planned, marking the end of an era for Apple’s most powerful desktop. US bans consumer routers made outside the country A major policy shift with wide implications for networking hardware and supply chains. Elon Musk announces Terafab chip project A bold claim to build the largest chip manufacturing facility ever. Microsoft reportedly considers suing OpenAI Tensions rise after Amazon’s massive deal challenges their…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jay, Karl

Topics covered

• Apple
• CPU shortages
• Microsoft vs OpenAI
• gaming
• tech news
• chip manufacturing

Keywords

• Apple
• Mac Pro
• WWDC 2026
• CPU shortages
• Microsoft
• OpenAI
• Epic Games
• Forza Horizon 6
• Elon Musk

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Organizations: Apple, OpenAI, Microsoft, Epic Games, Amazon

Products: Mac Pro, Forza Horizon 6

Places: US

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