Weekly Tech Rant: Episode 61

Episode 61: It’s time for MS in the money, Apple’s pricy AR/VR headset, Meta changes, Crashing Apples,Mastodon gets tough and Army of Thieves over the Dune!

Welcome back to the WTR as Karl and I discuss the latest tech news, gadgets, games, & films!

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This week we covered:

• News
  • Microsoft overtakes Apple to become worlds most valuable company!
  • Kuo: Apple’s AR/VR headset to support Wi-Fi 6E for higher bandwidth and low latency
  • Facebook officially changes its name to ‘Meta’ as it strives to be a ‘metaverse company’
  • Facebook teases ‘Project Cambria’ high-end VR / AR headset
  • Meta VR headsets won’t require a Facebook account to use
  • Apple reportedly bringing car crash detection to the iPhone
  • EU opens formal investigation into Nvidia’s Arm acquisition
  • Mastodon issues 30-day ultimatum to Trump’s social network over misuse of its code
• TV
  • Dune
  • Army of Thieves – preview
• Rumours
  • Leaked images show ASUS may be releasing a Surface Pro competitor that docks to an external GPU
  • Gurman: Apple planning ‘pricey’ mixed reality device to launch as early as 2022
  • Leaker claims iMac Pro with M1 Pro/M1 Max chips, ProMotion mini-LED display, and more slated for first half of 2022

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