This week Jay and Karl unpack another eventful week across Apple, gaming, and PC hardware. Apple's foldable iPhone Duo has sold out almost immediately, with new orders reportedly pushed into next year, while the company prepares for its upcoming 'Pro and Tell' event on 28 October.
Meanwhile, nearly half a million dollars' worth of Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards have mysteriously disappeared from a Brazilian airport, and reports suggest Microsoft's next-generation Xbox could carry an eye-watering $1,800 price tag. We also explore Xbox's plans to offer paid cloud gaming without Game Pass and fresh rumours suggesting GTA 6 could arrive on PC in early 2027.
News
- iPhone Duo sells out immediately, now backordered until next year
Apple's first foldable iPhone appears to be a runaway success, with early demand pushing delivery estimates well into 2027. - What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on 28 October
Apple is preparing another major product showcase, with attention turning towards its next generation of professional hardware. - Two pallets of RTX 5090 graphics cards go missing from a Brazilian airport
Around $495,000 worth of Nvidia's flagship GPUs have mysteriously disappeared, adding another bizarre chapter to the ongoing RTX 5090 saga. - The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox could come with an extraordinary price tag, raising questions about the future of console gaming and who the hardware is really aimed at. - Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass
Microsoft is experimenting with a standalone cloud gaming offering, potentially opening Xbox streaming to players who don't subscribe to Game Pass.
Rumours
- GTA 6 is reportedly coming to PC in early 2027
Fresh reports suggest PC gamers might not have to wait quite as long as expected to experience Rockstar's highly anticipated sequel.
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