Episode 265: Apple’s Welcome Home Event, Xbox Secures GTA 6 Streaming, SpaceX Goes Mobile, and Pi...

Episode 265: Apple’s Welcome Home Event, Xbox Secures GTA 6 Streaming, SpaceX Goes Mobile, and Pimax Takes on Valve Jay and Karl explore another packed week across Apple, gaming, virtual reality, and satellite communications. Apple is preparing to unveil its next generation of smart-home products at a special 'Welcome Home' event, with leaked images already offering a glimpse of new security cameras and a video doorbell developed alongside LG. Meanwhile, Microsoft reportedly secures GTA 6 streaming rights for Xbox, Pimax takes aim at Valve with a new wireless VR headset and upgraded controllers, and SpaceX sets its sights on becoming a major mobile network operator through a significant spectrum acquisition. We also discuss leaked specifications for the Xbox Elite Controller 3 and fresh rumours suggesting Apple's iPhone Air 2 could be as thin as the unfolded iPhone Duo. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/episode-265-a... Also available on: Apple Podcasts | YouTube In This Episode News Apple teases new smart-home products with 'Welcome Home' event next week (https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-...) Apple prepares to expand its smart-home ecosystem with a dedicated launch event, potentially introducing new hardware and services. Apple's new Home cameras and doorbell with LG revealed in leaked images (https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/07/apples...) Leaked images offer an early look at Apple's rumoured home security products, reportedly developed in partnership with LG. Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights (https://www.theverge.com/report/10058...) Microsoft reportedly secures streaming rights for Rockstar's highly anticipated GTA 6, potentially strengthening Xbox Cloud Gaming. Pimax announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, and updated controllers (https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-h...) Pimax takes on Valve with new VR hardware and technology designed to improve wireless performance and immersion. SpaceX wants to become a major mobile carrier with low-band spectrum acquisition (https://www.engadget.com/2281967/spac...) SpaceX expands its ambitions beyond satellite broadband, acquiring spectrum that could help transform Starlink into a major mobile connectivity provider. Rumours Xbox Elite Controller 3 specs leak via Xbox's own Design Lab (https://www.engadget.com/2278466/xbox...) Microsoft may have accidentally revealed details of its next-generation premium Xbox controller. iPhone Air 2 rumoured to be as thin as an unfolded iPhone Duo (https://www.cultofmac.com/news/iphone...) Apple's next ultra-thin iPhone could push smartphone design even further, with reports suggesting a remarkably slim profile. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant | @weeklytechrant.bs