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Jay and Karl discuss the latest technology news including eBay's rejection of GameStop's acquisition offer and Apple's potential return to Intel chips.

Episode 247: eBay Rejects GameStop, Apple Returns to Intel, Steam Machine Versions Appear, and GTA 6 Preorder Leaks Jay and Karl unpack the fallout from GameStop’s attempted eBay takeover, fresh reports that Apple may return to Intel-made chips in part of its roadmap, and growing signs that Valve is preparing multiple Steam Machine models. There is also a bizarre Forza Horizon 6 leak situation, Google’s new Fitbit Air wearable, and the latest GTA 6 preorder rumours. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-247/ Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News eBay rejects GameStop’s acquisition offer The company dismisses the bid as “neither credible nor attractive”. Apple reportedly reaches new Intel chip agreement A surprising development that could reshape part of Apple’s future hardware plans. Meta fights Ofcom over user numbers A dispute over “billions” turns into another strange regulatory showdown. Forza Horizon 6 leaks early The response involves bans lasting just under 8,000 years. Steam update hints at four Steam Machine models Valve may be preparing a broader hardware launch than expected. Googlebooks evolve the…

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Hosts: Jay, Karl

Topics covered

• GameStop
• Apple
• Steam Machines
• GTA 6
• Fitbit Air
• Forza Horizon 6
• technology news

Keywords

• eBay
• GameStop
• Apple
• Intel
• Steam Machine
• GTA 6
• Forza Horizon 6
• Fitbit Air
• Xbox Elite 3

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Organizations: eBay, GameStop, Apple, Intel, Valve, Google

Products: Fitbit Air, Xbox Elite 3 controller

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