Episode 247: eBay Rejects GameStop, Apple Returns to Intel, Steam Machine Versions Appear, and GTA 6 Preorder Leaks
eBay rejects GameStop’s takeover bid, Apple reportedly reaches back toward Intel, and new Steam Machine details continue to surface. Add bizarre Forza Horizon 6 bans, Google’s Fitbit Air launch, and fresh GTA 6 preorder rumours, and it’s another deeply strange week in tech.
In This Episode
News
- eBay rejects GameStop’s acquisition offer
The company dismisses the bid as “neither credible nor attractive”. - Apple reportedly reaches new Intel chip agreement
A surprising development that could alter part of Apple’s roadmap. - Meta fights Ofcom over user numbers
Another bizarre clash between regulators and big tech. - Forza Horizon 6 leaks early
The punishment involves bans lasting nearly 8,000 years. - Steam update hints at four Steam Machine models
Valve’s hardware plans may be bigger than expected. - Googlebooks evolve the Chromebook concept
Google appears ready to rethink lightweight laptops again. - Google launches Fitbit Air
A screenless fitness band focused on simplicity.
Rumours
- Xbox Elite 3 controller leak appears online
New buttons and updated controls emerge in leaked images. - GTA 6 preorder rumours return
The speculation cycle ramps up once again.
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