The WAN Show Our World Record Was Shattered - WAN Show December 12, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025 Linus and Luke dive into the unexpected humor surrounding the shattered Pi world record and the implications for SSD technology. They tackle a class action lawsuit against NVIDIA from YouTubers over AI training abuses, alongside concerns about copyright in the age of AI. Discussions about gaming trends reveal a nostalgic tug-of-war between open-world adventures and live service models. The duo also reviews the complexities of EV charging standards and react to Australia's social media laws for minors, all while showcasing new merchandise and addressing viewer questions.
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Age‑Based Bans Shift, Not Stop, Teen Use
- Australia's under-16 social media ban aims to protect youth but is likely to be bypassed by savvy teens using VPNs or alternative platforms.
- Linus and Luke expect the law to shift usage patterns rather than stop youth social networking.
Supervise Kids' Discord Use Actively
- Parents should monitor Discord activity and forbid strangers in chats.
- Linus enforces rules that kids may use Discord only with known contacts and he keeps watch over their servers.
Platform Pricing Needs Transparent Grandfathering
- Floatplane adjusted subscription pricing after feedback, offering $8/$13 monthly tiers and honoring annual discounts.
- They provided grandfathering guidance and manual support to retain legacy pricing for qualifying subscribers.