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Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More Configurable, SpaceX–xAI Goes Orbital, and Steam Hits the RAM Wall
Episode 236
Monday, 9 February, 2026

Episode 236: Apple’s AI Shopping Spree, Macs Get More Configurable, SpaceX–xAI Goes Orbital, and Steam Hits the RAM WallJay and Karl cover a week where big money and big compute collide, Apple splashes $2B on a secretive AI startup, Macs hint at a new level of configurability, and SpaceX–xAI goes fully orbital with plans for a giant constellation to power AI. Meanwhile, Valve’s Steam Machine plans hit the RAM wall, with delays and pricing pain. Plus, rumours swirl around a new iPhone launching this month.Full show notes & links:techrant.online/weekly-tech-rant-episode-236/Also available on:Apple Podcasts | YouTubeIn This EpisodeNewsApple acquires Q.ai for $2 billion: a secretive AI startup joins Apple’s growing AI portfolio.New Mac configurator hints at separate CPU and GPU options: potentially a major shift in how Macs are specced.SpaceX acquires xAI: and reportedly plans a massive satellite constellation to power AI workloads.Steam Machine delayed again: Valve confirms RAM shortages will affect pricing.RumoursNew iPhone launching this month?: report claims four key changes are coming.Say hello —@WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs