Weekly Tech Rant: Episode 97

Episode 97: It’s time for Windows 12, Russian fines for Google, Giphy merger back on, E2E scans, All stop on UK safety law, Intel GPU update and M2 Pro Q4 2022

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

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This week we covered:

• News
  • Microsoft could be readying Windows 12 for 2024 in a major shakeup
  • Russia hits Google with fine for ‘illegal content’
  • UK regulator’s order for Meta to sell Giphy is under review — again
  • UK could force E2E encrypted platforms to do CSAM-scanning
  • UK’s Online Safety Bill on pause pending new PM
  • Intel Arc A-Series desktop GPUs to retail for less than $399, according to leak
• Rumours
  • Gurman: M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro expected between fall 2022 and spring 2023

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