Episode 239: Apple’s Hardware Blitz, Nvidia’s PC Processor Push, and Xbox’s Project Helix Goes After PC Gaming
Welcome to the WTR with your hosts, Jay and Karl, as we dive into the week’s most surprising, strange, and speculative tech headlines.
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Apple goes on a full hardware blitz this week, and Jay and Karl break down the whole lot. From iPad Air and iPhone 17e to MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and the brand-new MacBook Neo, it’s a packed Apple week. Add Nvidia’s growing PC processor ambitions and Xbox’s Project Helix pivot towards PC gaming, and there’s plenty to unpack.
In This Episode
Apple Time
Meet the MacBook Neo A colourful, lower-cost laptop aimed squarely at the Chromebook market.
Apple announces M5 MacBook Air More storage, N1 wireless, and a $1099 starting price.
Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max chips New pro-tier Apple Silicon arrives with more power and efficiency.
Apple launches new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips The flagship notebook line gets a major performance bump.
Apple reveals its new 5K mini-LED Studio Display XDR A higher-end display push for creators and pros.
Apple officially announces iPhone 17e MagSafe, 2x base storage, and a soft pink finish bring more value to the entry tier.
Apple unveils new iPad Air with M4 chip, more RAM, C1X and N1 A notable mid-range refresh with faster silicon and upgraded wireless internals.
Other News
Xbox CEO confirms Project Helix will play PC games Microsoft’s next-gen console vision looks increasingly hybrid and PC-focused.
Nvidia’s upcoming PC processor reaches parity with Intel and AMD The early numbers look strong, but gaming is still the big unknown.
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