Episode 247: eBay Rejects GameStop, Apple Returns to Intel, Steam Machine Versions Appear, and GTA 6 Preorder Leaks

Jay and Karl unpack the fallout from GameStop’s attempted eBay takeover, fresh reports that Apple may return to Intel-made chips in part of its roadmap, and growing signs that Valve is preparing multiple Steam Machine models. There is also a bizarre Forza Horizon 6 leak situation, Google’s new Fitbit Air wearable, and the latest GTA 6 preorder rumours.

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In This Episode

News

• eBay rejects GameStop’s acquisition offerThe company dismisses the bid as “neither credible nor attractive”.
• Apple reportedly reaches new Intel chip agreementA surprising development that could reshape part of Apple’s future hardware plans.
• Meta fights Ofcom over user numbersA dispute over “billions” turns into another strange regulatory showdown.
• Forza Horizon 6 leaks earlyThe response involves bans lasting just under 8,000 years.
• Steam update hints at four Steam Machine modelsValve may be preparing a broader hardware launch than expected.
• Googlebooks evolve the Chromebook conceptGoogle appears ready to rethink lightweight computing once again.
• Google launches Fitbit AirA screenless fitness tracker focused on simplicity and battery life.

Rumours

• Xbox Elite 3 controller leak appears onlineNew buttons and revised hardware features emerge in leaked images.
• GTA 6 preorder rumours returnThe internet prepares itself for another round of Rockstar chaos.

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