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This tech news episode covers several major stories including NVIDIA's reported delay of RTX 60 series GPUs until 2028 due to VRAM supply constraints, Apple's lockdown mode successfully protecting a journalist's iPhone from FBI access, TikTok facing EU violations for addictive design practices, and various quick hits including Windows 11 gaming issues, NASA allowing smartphones in space, and concerns about Google's AI-powered shopping feature.
NVIDIA Delays Next-Gen Gaming GPUs Until 2028
NVIDIA is reportedly not releasing any new RTX gaming GPUs in 2026, with the RTX 60 series potentially delayed until 2028 due to VRAM supply constraints. The company is focusing on shipping existing models and even cutting production of current GPUs by 20% while prioritizing lower VRAM cards. Mass production of the RTX 60 series wouldn't actually start until late 2027, leaving gamers with limited options for new hardware.
- RTX 60 series potentially delayed until 2028 due to VRAM supply constraints
- NVIDIA cutting production of current GPUs by around 20% while prioritizing lower VRAM cards
- Mass production of RTX 60 series wouldn't start until tail end of 2027
- NVIDIA may resurrect older GPUs to help stabilize supply
" We know those are only for data centers now. Giving gamers GPUs? That would be funny. "
" You don't get new GPUs. You don't even get current-gen GPUs. You'll get an old, crusty GPU we fished out from behind the kitchen cabinet. If you behave. "
Apple's Lockdown Mode Blocks FBI iPhone Access
Apple's lockdown mode successfully prevented FBI investigators from accessing data on a Washington Post reporter's iPhone 13 during a classified leaks investigation. The extreme security feature breaks various functionalities to protect against sophisticated threats, and while the FBI could have compelled Face ID unlock, the reporter had disabled biometric authentication. This incident highlights Apple's strong privacy stance compared to other tech companies.
- FBI forensic unit couldn't extract data from iPhone because of lockdown mode
- Lockdown mode blocks unknown connections, limits attachments, restricts web connectivity, and prevents device management access
- FBI can legally compel Face ID unlock but cannot force PIN disclosure
- Pressing power button five times on iPhone disables biometric sign-in
" It basically breaks a bunch of features on purpose blocking unknown connections limiting attachments restricting web connectivity and preventing access by device management tools. Essentially, it turns your smartphone into an incredibly paranoid brick. "
" Apple has leaned harder into privacy features than probably any other big tech company. "
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