Show notes
Episode 243: Xbox Game Pass Backlash, Trump Phone Returns, Europe’s Age ID App Lands, and Nvidia Eyes a PC Giant
Jay and Karl cover a week where platforms, policy, and rumours collide. Xbox Game Pass faces internal criticism over pricing, the Trump Phone returns with a redesign, and Europe rolls out its age verification app. There’s also a look at Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, plus rumours around the next MacBook Neo, new iPhone satellite features, and Nvidia potentially making a huge move into the PC market.
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In This Episode
News
- Project Glasswing – Mythos previewAnthropic teases a new concept that hints at where AI systems could be heading next.
- Xbox Game Pass backlash over pricingA leaked memo suggests even Microsoft leadership thinks the service may have gone too far.
- The new Trump Phone design is hereA redesign lands, but questions remain over what it actually offers.
- Europe’s online age verification app launchesA major step toward enforcing digital identity checks across the web.
Rumours
- Next MacBook Neo upgrade teasedEarly signs point to a surprisingly meaningful improvement in Apple’s entry lineup.
- New iPhone satellite features rumouredApple may be expanding its off-grid capabilities in a big way.
- Nvidia may acquire a major PC companyA potential deal that could reshape the PC landscape if it materialises.
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