Episode 242: Apple Kills the Mac Pro, WWDC 2026 Announced, CPU Shortages Worsen, and Microsoft vs OpenAI Tensions Rise
Apple confirms WWDC 2026, kills off the Mac Pro, and rumours of a major iPhone redesign begin to surface. Meanwhile, CPU shortages worsen, Microsoft and OpenAI tensions escalate, and Epic cuts 1,000 jobs. Add a US router ban and Musk’s Terafab ambitions, and it’s a properly chaotic week in tech.
In This Episode
News
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees Fortnite’s momentum may finally be slowing.
CPU shortage worsening rapidly Supply pressures now rival the memory crisis.
Forza Horizon 6 system requirements revealed Good news for players on older hardware.
Microsoft reportedly considers suing OpenAI Their once-tight partnership shows clear signs of strain.
Elon Musk announces Terafab chip project A bold claim to build the largest chip factory ever.
US bans consumer routers made outside the country A major shift in policy with wide implications for networking supply chains.
Apple discontinues the Mac Pro No replacement planned, marking the end of Apple’s flagship desktop.
Apple confirms WWDC 2026 starting June 8 The next software cycle is locked in, with AI expected to dominate.
Rumours
iPhone with quad-curved display in development A bold design shift could be on the horizon.
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