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Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 2h 21min
Stop Flying Over My House - WAN Show July 29, 2023
Check out the Hacked podcast (The logo is blue) wherever you listen to shows! Like Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21zZfOy7VCSIIWlJ64DElv?si=5e53974411a9400cSave big on back to school tech at https://lmg.gg/bestbuyback2school#BestBuyPartnerPurchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group.Help out an animal in need! Check out CUDDLY at https://lmg.gg/cuddlyTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:(00:00:00) Chapters(00:01:43) Intro(00:02:45) Topic #1 House insurance dropped as restoring a car is a "hazard"(00:04:12) Photos taken via drones, rejected insurance due to wildfire risk(00:05:29) Linus steals an LTX pass(00:06:22) Sven hasn't made a claim in 15 years ft. Luke's Californians burn(00:07:03) Insurer's idiotic claims, Linus on owning airspace(00:09:10) Topic #2 ESRB wants to age-scan faces(00:10:38) Scans won't disallow children to download restricted games(00:11:18) Epic Games's $275M penalty for violating COPPA(00:12:13) Linus asks LTX about information, photos & "samples"(00:13:12) Discussing solutions, information & rated content(00:16:28) Luke on parental control, Linus's children(00:21:26) Linus's sons' comedic delivery, Linus's thoughts(00:23:43) ESRB's function, Linus's chat with a past female LTX attendant(00:27:44) Merch Messages #1 ft. Go with the flow Dan(00:29:07) Make the audience crack their fingers(00:29:36) Ever had trouble with securing a trademark or web domain?(00:33:13) Did you grow up watching Computer Chronicles on PBS?(00:34:33) Linus's lambo update, derby idea(00:39:26) Most difficult part of LTX to plan? ft. Colton(00:40:48) Linus on the terrible-ness of the news(00:41:20) Topic #3 HounGounGagne's video on CS:GO(00:44:37) Linus on perceiving gambling, Luke's history with a slot machine(00:47:28) Linus understands why people bet, thoughts on mobile games(00:51:18) Robux casinos can be cashed out for real currencies(00:52:46) Winner of the Motherboard's House of Cards(00:53:14) FP's suggestion on gambling for WAN Show(00:54:20) Topic #4 Twitter is rebranding to X(00:54:52) "er" sign, stealing @X handle, Luke thought it was a joke(00:57:10) The "everything" app, Linus on naming schemes(1:01:38) Sponsors(1:08:06) Topic #5 - ChatGPT Creator launches Worldcoin(1:12:02) Topic #6 - ChatGPT worsens due to interactions(1:15:46) Merch Messages #2(1:15:54) How fun is doing The WAN Show with a live audience? ft. Wave, "take it off," charity(1:23:46) Dan's habit with the mic(1:24:37) Is FP coming over to TV streamers? ft. LMG is hiring, bingo(1:25:56) Got any Labs updates? any big projects in the pipeline? ft. Upgrade, bingo(1:37:56) Speculations about Linus's rating to ASUS in secret shopper(1:43:47) Topic #7 Tesla's battery report falsifies range(1:45:31) Topic #8 Google proposes DRM for websites(1:47:30) Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark(1:47:50) What's the best selling desk pad at LTX?(1:49:35) How long until Apple makes a folding phone?(1:51:48) What is the most frantic last-minute work you had to do for an LTX before?(2:03:05) Basement gaming computers update?(2:04:16) Has Linus or Luke ever shot a gun while visiting the U.S.?(2:06:30) Is there a limit as to how big you want LTX to grow?(2:07:01) Tips for post convention & expo depression?(2:08:00) Know any poor timing for ads or sponsors?(2:09:20) What is your favorite part of working with each other?(2:11:42) Favorite memory from creating a video or working on a project?(2:14:45) How does it feel to have nearly all big tech creators at LTX?(2:15:07) Proudest & jankiest solution that made everyone baffled?(2:16:22) Helpful tips on traveling with your tech?(2:18:16) When can we download videos on FP?(2:19:08) Extended kernel project? Do you think old versions can get community updates?(2:21:17) Is there going to be a tux plush? LTT themed mini figures?(2:22:58) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 3h 28min
Sorry For The DDoS - WAN Show July 21, 2023
Reach and engage with your audience! Check out Moosend free for 30 days at https://lmg.gg/mooReserve the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices at https://lmg.gg/galaxyunpackedLooking for electronic components and equipment? Consult the specialists! Head over to https://lmg.gg/CircuitSpecialists and save 10% using code “LMG”Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters.1:26 Intro.1:53 Topic #1: LTT's video accidentally DDoSes Medicat USB.2:43 Who has LTT done this to before?3:53 Medicat DDoSed again, LTT's history of overloading pages.8:34 Topic #2: NVIDIA won't make FE RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.10:19 NVIDIA won't send review samples, "why not do something?"12:44 Linus mentions the spot price of DRAM.14:30 HU's quote on TPMs' response to RTX 4060 Ti.15:37 Why wouldn't TPMs add more memory? Linus's scenario.18:28 LTT's incoming video, Linus on controlled & soldered chips.25:24 Discussing scrapped shows by networks.28:19 Screen Actors Guilds' stupid guidelines.29:12 Linus on playing games, Linus's "vision."31:22 LMG's past of studios sponsoring.32:39 Merch Messages #1.33:28 Private V.S. public sector work.39:24 Worst time you've accidentally violated an NDA?43:11 Topic #3: Proposed Cooper Davis Act forces sites to report users to DEA.46:46 Possible over-reporting users for "suspicious" activity.50:12 Discussing prescriptions V.S. concrete proof.52:22 LifeLock offers a free year after identity theft.55:32 Linus on second-hand car sales tax, discussing tax.59:18 Topic #4: Water Cooled PC Build of the Month.1:04:22 Sponsors.1:09:34 LTT Screwdriver Stubby ft. Funny camera.1:11:31 Launch date, Luke showcases the Stubby.1:17:23 LTX 2023 exclusive merch.1:19:12 LTT backpack update.1:19:47 LTT x iFixit screwdriver ft. "Work," funny camera.1:26:04 Merch Messages #2.1:26:09 Would Linus be on time for LTX WAN Show? Merch messages via LTX booths?1:27:20 Would Linus make a deodorant? ft. MrBeast Burgers.1:33:43 What would Labs want to take an X-ray first?1:34:26 Inspections, products of choice, food discussion.1:51:31 Topic #5: "Glorbo" returns to World of Warcraft.1:52:43 "Bot-operated news website," funny Reddit post & article.1:55:14 Topic #6: Refurbishing phone screens using LASERs.1:56:40 Topic #7: Activision restores old COD servers.1:58:21 BattleBit, graphics V.S. gameplay, nostalgic games.2:11:52 Luke shows TARKOV's K/D rating leaderboard.2:13:26 Nintendo's remake of Super Mario RPG.2:14:52 Topic #8: Meta discontinues Quest Pro.2:21:08 Topic #9: Corsair purchases Drop.2:24:24 Topic #10: ASUS now manufacturers NUCs.2:24:49 Topic #11: Military information leaked due to a mistype.2:25:32 Merch Messages #3 ft. After Dark WAN Show.2:26:46 Luke's possible United Launch Alliance Testing Lab tour.2:31:10 How did last week's free shipping shake out? ft. Calling Savage Nick.2:40:10 Is a single cable eGPU setup viable in 2023?2:44:08 How did Linus develop his writing & editing style?2:47:10 Most stress Dan had producing something live? How did you manage?2:48:35 How do you think anti-cheat devs will react to Sandboxing?2:50:48 Framework Laptop 16" AMD Ryzen DIY is live.2:57:10 Linus's conversation with Terren, Linus & Luke working together.Cont. Merch Messages #3.3:01:10 Clear purple screwdriver when?3:07:55 When will LTTStore backpacks start shipping with new zipper pulls?3:09:01 What's your favorite meal to make yourself?3:11:40 What is the best and dumbest convention swag you purchased or been given?3:13:56 Ever thought of getting a dead mall?3:14:14 Donating my old motherboard & RAM to students? Would Labs sponsor tech students?3:15:38 Do you expect Apple to avoid EU's removable batteries bill?3:15:50 Chances of getting LTTStore jeans?3:16:15 Luke's FP creative day.3:18:28 Selling LMG items on Microcenter?3:20:53 Would LTT exist if you never met Luke?3:29:09 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 17, 2023 • 3h 60min
I Think Apple Lied - WAN Show July 14, 2023
Try Notion AI for free at https://www.Notion.com/wanReserve the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices at https://lmg.gg/galaxyunpackedUpgrade your appliances! Check out Dreo at https://lmg.gg/dreoTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:00:00 Chapters1:02 Intro1:28 The reason behind late WAN3:00 Topic #1 - Apple's debatable iPhone satisfaction claims4:00 Satisfaction "rates," 451 Research's odd surveys9:56 Topic #2 - Intel discontinues NUC mini PCs13:35 451 Research's quote on their service14:40 Usages of NUCs, recalling GIGABYTE's BRIX17:20 Intel will still support existing systems, why did NUCs fail?20:43 LTTStore's Lime Day deals22:38 Free shipping coupon for above $150, Linus calls Nick25:40 Merch Messages #134:02 Topic #3 - China hijacks government emails, Skyblivion’s Discord hijacked36:36 Forged authentications, discussing the danger behind this39:58 LMG & Floatplane is hiring40:21 Free global shipping overwhelms DLL42:17 Sponsors43:59 Secret Shopper - Sponsors Edition48:16 Sponsors continued49:00 Merch Messages #21:14:29 Mellow_Labs's "Hit me Dan!" desktop toy1:19:05 Topic #4 - Amazon is not a "large online platform"1:21:14 European retailers, discussing AWS & Amazon's response1:33:08 "Where's your Canadian Tire!?," collectible bills1:36:43 Linus looks at pinball forums & Super Chexx thread1:42:08 Topic #5 - EU will require replaceable phone batteries1:43:11 Video of modified Super Chexx1:45:17 Would this result in replaceable batteries outside of the EU?1:50:10 Luke notices the dashboard, "profitable margins"1:54:34 Topic #6 - PlayStation 5 Access Controller to release soon1:59:50 Topic #7 - NVIDIA pressures board partners to stop building Battlemage GPUs2:07:00 Topic #8 - Windows Update Restored updates old OSs2:08:10 Topic #9 - Battalion 1944 refunds backers2:12:51 Topic #10 - US Telecom cables' toxic lead hazard2:16:56 Merch Messages #3 ft. On a break Dan, WAN Show After Dark2:26:22 Dealing with management when they want to replace working on computers?2:27:56 How much in-house engineering do you do at LMG?2:30:54 Would 16:9 stay the standard, or 21:9 be more widely used?2:33:16 Possible conflict of interest with LTT & iFixit?2:35:15 Schedules for LTX livestreams?2:41:08 What are your best tinkering stories?2:46:53 Advice on protecting your devices from threats?2:48:52 What to do about GPU water blocks causing wrecked loops?2:51:03 Good headset reviews despite the lack of content creators?2:56:35 Any special colors for the stubby screwdriver?2:58:45 Do you miss the 5 hour WAN Show?3:01:28 How much did you expect to lose from Lime Day?3:04:41 What would you say was your highest high & lowest low at LMG?3:06:14 What would you test the gaming minivan with?3:09:30 Anything Linus does about his insomnia?3:12:51 Ever considered hiring an analyst to find a trend with the YouTube algorithm?3:14:26 How to get credible independent reviews you can trust?3:16:04 How do the ladies feel when they model merch of a channel with men viewers as a majority?3:18:22 Ever had an interaction with someone you wished you hadn't?3:21:01 Possible LTX in Europe?3:22:50 How would Linus's retirement party's montage look?3:24:56 Could NVIDIA join the CPU market?3:25:47 Do you have any bad memories of your past teachers?3:31:27 Anything to keep in mind with opening a computer repair shop? ft. Dad joke3:32:07 LTTStore Ryzen 7000 CPU pillows?3:36:41 Events that nearly caused the cancellation of the WAN Show?3:38:10 Creators Warehouse in Europe?3:41:10 Why isn't badminton as big money-wise as tennis?3:45:52 A service to replace M50X headcups3:47:49 Best job match for content creators when YouTube wouldn't work out?3:49:10 What piece of tech that baffles you with how old governments are?3:51:24 How many PCIE lanes do you need for your devices?3:52:18 $100,000 in sales, Luke on outro merch messages time3:58:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 10, 2023 • 3h 11min
Twitter Vs. Threads Is Not The Big Story - WAN Show July 7, 2023
Check out the Hacked podcast (The logo is blue) wherever you listen to shows! Like Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21zZfOy7VCSIIWlJ64DElv?si=5e53974411a9400cLearn more about the My Best Buy Membership program at https://lmg.gg/mybestbuyStore link may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group.Get $5 off your Magic Spoon order with code WAN at https://lmg.gg/magicspoonTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters1:57 Intro2:25 Topic #1 - Google accused for ripping off advertisers4:34 Linus's & Luke's experience with creating ads7:07 Hidden skip buttons, Googles' viability10:22 GVS's CEOs' response, list of impacted brands13:44 Topic #2 - EVGA's motherboard teams' resignation14:08 EVGA's response, GN's review, shorter warranty16:06 LTT's PSU video, EVGA's PSUs are out of stock19:44 Topic #3 - Meta's Instagram Threads published20:52 Linus doesn't understand IG, "this is genius"23:10 Linus mentions Meta's mentality & Twitter25:26 Luke on Threads, MrBeast, lack of account verification28:07 Possible LTT account, Luke on "tweeting threads"29:22 Luke explains Threads, Linus on the lack of websites for apps33:50 Twitter threatens to sue, Meta's comeback35:13 Linus on Elon firing people, Luke on Twitter's "revenue"38:57 Content moderation, Linus wishes Threads good luck42:30 Topic #4 - LinusTechTips's 24/7 LTT TV stream45:49 LTT TV is participating in a Google trial47:17 Discussing work on LTT TV, Dennis's sponsor spots52:57 LTTStore stubby screwdriver notification53:20 "Lime Day" three days sale from the 12th to 14th55:57 Luke suggests Lime Day stream, discussing shipping costs58:09 Merch Messages #1 ft. Blaming Dan58:40 Would LMG get to where Apple is ft. "Owning" land, Luke the slave1:02:57 Why do people prefer NVIDIA's DLSS over FSR? ft. "LMG"1:06:56 Topic #5 - G0at sued by Terasynth's CEO1:12:06 Topic #6 - Gfycat to shut down by 1st of September1:16:28 Topic #7 - France's law allows spying people1:18:57 A plausible security breach, recalling Amazon1:20:03 Discussing surveillance with LMG & devices1:22:22 Air gap network switch with a physical disconnect1:25:23 Luke on backdoors, Linus on laws & normalizing devices1:29:25 Linus's & Luke's phone pics & usages1:33:09 Sponsors1:35:13 Merch Messages #21:46:22 Luke's birds1:47:07 Topic #8 - Jolly Roger's AI wastes salesperson' time1:49:43 Topic #9 - Man sued over a thumbs-up emoji2:07:36 Topic #10 - Nintendo's annual report, low CEO compensation2:12:21 Topic #11 - TikTok now promotes books2:14:19 Topic #12 - New 12VHPWR standard to support high wattage2:15:12 Topic #13 - Fairphone is arriving to America2:15:20 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark2:17:22 Linus's house pool updates2:22:41 Starting with badminton with zero friends?2:25:38 Do you agree with Louis Rossmann's take?2:28:47 Editors' creative influence & LMG's guidelines?2:32:55 Ever been tempted to stray from LMG's pro-consumer concept?2:36:34 Floatplane merch? LTTStore tech pants ETA?2:40:45 Linus's issues with Z-Waves2:41:21 Does Luke's love of birds extend to bird watching?2:42:46 What changed with Linus's stance on PC retail after Labs?2:45:53 What happened to the AMD GPU challenge?2:48:38 How did Techlinked's video style come to be?2:50:30 Advice for getting gig work despite NDA?2:53:54 Linus's thoughts on switching to iOS?2:54:18 TBD release date with the NAS product?2:55:22 Learning to build an infrastructure with a budget?2:57:26 ETA for the LTT stubby screwdriver?2:57:57 Is this where you thought you'd be in your 30s?3:00:56 Thoughts on ASUS's ROG Ally3:02:21 Ever thought of sharing business tip advice?3:04:40 Releasing plans for the LTT desk?3:05:34 Tips with starting a company3:06:24 A hot take on the printer industry?3:06:55 Which Labs purchase excites you the most?3:08:12 Possibility of merch messages getting transcripted?3:08:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2023 • 2h 53min
Today is My Last Day as CEO
Make compliance easy with Kolide at: https://www.kolide.com/WANWhite noise is the right noise! Check out SNOOZ at https://lmg.gg/snoozSave time and automate your social media marketing! Check out Tailwind at https://lmg.gg/tailwindappTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters1:46 Intro2:15 Topic #1 - Terren Tong is officially the new LTT CEO3:11 Linus's busy week, Luke's opinion on Linus & Terren6:12 How Linus feels, addressing community thoughts10:06 Can Terren fire Linus? Why Terren specifically?14:50 Is Linus an okay actor? Is dropping things "acting"?18:36 Linus on the RTX 4060 video, Luke on Linus dropping stuff22:31 Linus's guessing segment idea, Linus on the LTX drop24:56 Linus discussing writing LTT videos, recalls Nick29:54 LTTStore's new PCMR collab merch33:22 FP LTT Support Plus subs can access LTX 2023 merch35:28 LMG & Floatplane are hiring!36:43 Topic #2 - YouTube restricts adblockers' access38:20 Twitter requires login to watch videos, Linus on revenue40:14 Linus recalls The Simpsons, thoughts on this approach46:10 Luke on YT Premium & Spotify, Linus on family accounts51:08 Topic #3 - Activision's "hallucinations" anti-cheat52:38 Steam & Fallout cheater history, ScriptKid's fake CS:GO cheats54:30 What should LTT do if they caught cheaters in Whale LAN?56:32 Linus plans 250 seats LANs, variations of cheating1:01:24 Merch Messages #11:02:22 Plans for more woman LTTStore merch? ft. Sarah1:05:30 Thoughts on a Framework handheld conversion kit?1:09:20 Nature VS nurture entrepreneurial mindset1:14:30 Badminton-playing robot in Linus's center?1:15:52 Stranger than Fiction WAN Show segment1:16:35 Dan explains the game & punishment1:17:38 StF #1 - E-bike data stream, "Changeme!" school password, Elon Musk's "burnt hair" perfume1:18:36 Linus's & Luke's StF #1 choices1:19:32 StF #2 - Bose's fire hazard recall, Auto drones blackouts, Nintendo's limited hairstyle1:20:18 Linus's & Luke's StF #2 choices1:20:30 StF #3 - Flame-throwing robo-dog, AI ASMR YouTuber, robots with insect hands1:21:12 Linus's & Luke's StF #3 choices1:21:55 Sponsors1:24:18 Topic #4 - iOS & Android's screen calls1:24:26 Linus & Luke discuss screening calls1:34:00 Topic #5 - Let Me Spy hacked, data breach1:39:14 Topic #6 - Publisher hires AI writer & editor1:42:12 Canada passes ONA bill, Linus & Luke on Google news1:46:33 Topic #7 - Fillian, a VTuber, responds to LTT's shoutout1:49:18 Topic #8 - LTT TV, continuous backlog livestream1:54:30 Topic #9 - Community's response to LTT's cooler video2:02:36 Topic #10 - GameLinked's official debut2:05:10 Topic #11 - Sovereign Tech Fund's Contribute Back to Open Source challenge2:05:50 Topic #12 - LTT community outrage at "lack of milk"2:07:22 Topic #13 - AMD announces limited Ryzen 5 5600X3D2:09:06 Topic #14 - TikTok's "Creative Challenge"2:11:20 Merch Messages #2 ft. WAN Show After Dark2:12:04 What series would you revive? ft. Yvonne, Linus's dad's joke2:15:30 Ever wanted to flex your internet clout for your kids?2:19:56 Anyone of you used Microsoft Bob?2:24:48 Subtle changes with Terren as the CEO?2:28:00 Is the translucent screwdriver going to be a product?2:28:36 Was Linus nervous about being a boss?2:33:22 Past problems while working with subreddits?2:35:20 Realistic end goal for LTT?2:37:54 Linus is presented as humble, opinions on the employer style?2:39:48 Microsoft's Assassin Creed impact on Skull and Bones?2:42:45 What's the backstory of the Linus selfie pic?2:44:03 Quality assurance work that was put into the screwdriver?2:44:45 Would the Noctua screwdriver be limited?2:45:00 Parts of your job that you enjoy that aren't thought of as your job?2:45:56 Things you knew about housing that everyone should know?2:45:38 Videos you decided to make private?2:48:40 How often would you replace hard drives? Is it a dead tech?2:50:08 What do you do with a creators block?2:50:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2023 • 2h 20min
We're In A Video Game - WAN Show June 23, 2023
Check out the new Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Mouse and MX Keys S wireless keyboard at Best Buy through the link below. Save 20% with purchase of a computer, laptop, monitor or tablet. Offer ends June 30th.https://lmg.gg/mxnewPurchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media GroupSignup for Setapp and get a free 7 day trial: https://stpp.co/thewanshowSecure your IT assets. Check out GoTo Resolve at https://lmg.gg/GoToResolveTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters1:38 Intro2:04 Topic #1 - LTT is in PC Building Simulator 24:01 Teaser trailer, finding references8:30 Thoughts, free demo, more references9:28 Topic #2 - Mark Zuckerberg V.S. Elon Musk cage fight11:14 Covering heights & weights, diet quotes12:26 Linus on Elon's demise, Mark's reply14:40 Dana White's interested, FP's comments15:28 Linus's & Luke's "height & weight" if fighting18:29 Mark's advantage, Canadian measurements26:30 Topic #3 - Amazon driver leads to home devices shutdown27:49 Locked out without notice, Rossmann's report29:02 Linus comments on Amazon & Rossmann35:28 LTTStore's new waffle hoodie37:04 Mystery water bottle, LTT Screwdriver notif38:30 LMG is hiring!38:56 LTX 2023 updates41:22 Merch Messages #141:27 What other names Linus pondered to name LTT?43:04 Feelings about parasocial perception?43:54 Tech development that would impact consumers? ft. Taiwan49:24 Topic #4 - Dell Australia guilty of falsifying sale pricing50:26 Linus commends Australia, mentions NCIX weekly sale53:02 Discussing the compensation54:48 Topic #5 - Intel discontinues Limited Edition Graphics Cards56:10 Sponsor - JumpCloud57:24 Sponsor - Kudos58:20 Sponsor - Zoho One58:58 Merch Messages #259:22 Linus on his "Guess The Price!" stream ft. Dan nearly dies1:06:18 Trend of consuming LTT content without being in the ecosystem?1:13:52 Communications tech 10-20 years from now? ft. Wehead1:16:24 Topic #6 - DPReview acquired by Gear Patrol1:18:22 Topic #7 - FTC sues Amazon for tricking users into Prime1:18:34 Luke defines dark pattern, discussing Prime1:21:48 Summarizing lawsuit & claims, Amazon's response1:24:36 Luke recalls canceling his late Grandpa's Prime1:26:12 Linus & Luke on "Zine"1:27:36 Linus's scenarios on canceling, leaving, "moon cancel"1:30:32 Topic #8 - AMD's FSR exclusivity in sponsored games1:31:16 NVIDIA's comment on supporting developers1:32:56 Topic #9 -Subreddits change policies to lessen ads1:33:20 Moderators removed & locked out of accounts1:33:44 r/PoliticalHumor makes all users moderators1:34:10 Topic #10 - EVE Online now has an Excel add-on1:36:00 Merch Messages #2 ft. WAN Show After Dark1:36:04 Jack-of-all-trades or a master of one in tech?1:40:32 Obscure innovations that would have succeeded if open and not proprietary?1:45:33 What would you do as Reddit's CEO?1:49:26 Any "Fk it, we'll do it live!" moment that went well?1:52:00 Biggest life choice you made without knowing what you were doing?1:53:22 Any WAN Show or video with Tarran?1:53:36 LMG channels that are in the works?1:55:23 What changed your mind with the Taycan?1:57:00 Long-term effects after YouTube's dislike removal?1:57:30 Luke's favorite programming language? ft. Luke & Dan moment1:58:35 Did people get more or less tech savvy with tech's advances?2:00:18 Can Starlinked help with FP's ISP coverage?2:02:34 What would Linus's South Park episode be, and would it involve LMG employees?2:03:33 The worst driving you've seen from someone else?2:07:56 Fixed screwdriver's durability, and being hammered?2:08:50 What lab would you like to visit?2:11:03 Is it worth it to get 8GB graphics cards?2:12:46 What is Linus's favorite discourse started by himself?2:13:27 Luke Advocating Tips2:14:37 Thoughts on standardizing RGB products?2:16:18 LTT merch that would make life more accessible? ft. Wooden & machined screwdriver2:18:56 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2023 • 3h 35min
Oh Twitch...... - WAN Show June 16, 2023
Go to https://babbel.com/WAN for 55% off your subscription.Check out the fine audio equipment Headphones.com has to offer at https://lmg.gg/HeadphonesDotComGet hooked up with the latest and greatest audio gear at https://lmg.gg/SweetwaterTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters1:19 Intro1:46 Topic #1 - Twitch's new Partner Plus program2:44 Program's conditions, Luke on costs of streaming7:42 Kick's infrastructure, who should "win?"9:44 Recalling Twitch's 70/30 "deal," Luke empathizes with Twitch11:47 Kick is unstable, xQc moves over to Kick13:30 Discussing gambling, "can we be less ethical and make money?"16:15 Topic #2 - Luke timetravels 10 years into the past20:50 Topic #3 - Jesus returns on Twitch as an AI22:22 Linus likes this approach, mentions KJB & bracelets27:52 Merch Messages #140:02 LTTStore JRE Knife back in stock, new capacitor water bottle43:37 Do you feel troubled when shopping for PC hardware?47:32 What did you realize you missed from trade shows?51:07 Topic #4 - Google's Google Domains sold to Squarespace52:30 Luke explains TLD, Linus on recurring revenue, can we trust Google?59:14 Topic #5 - Intel's new processor branding1:00:34 Discussing confusing branding, Linus blames Apple1:09:30 Sponsors1:13:19 Merch Messages #2 ft. Most popular JRE color1:15:07 "Skill Issue" - Dan 2k231:15:34 Do you see a real-life Westworld with AI? ft. JRE color answer1:20:12 Will people post reviews on LTT Labs site?1:22:18 Technology that would replace Bluetooth?1:25:56 Topic #6 - Trucking company advertises via in-game billboards1:27:36 Luke's opinion on in-game ads, recalls steakhouse board1:30:05 Luke's auto-application idea, Linus on truckers wage1:32:01 Recalling in-game ad placements & sponsored games, ethics of ads1:39:40 Topic #7 - Comcast upset with FCC's transparent fees law1:43:02 Recalling FDA's impact on the food market1:43:38 Luke's issues with TELUS's recurring billing1:45:38 LMG is now hiring!1:46:33 Topic #8 - Cyberpunk 2077 raises system requirements1:52:40 Topic #9 - Linus's Taycan update ft. Luke's Acura1:57:45 Topic #10 - Reddit's API protests caused instability1:59:01 Huffman's claims, messages mods to "overthrow," restores data2:00:04 Luke's take on Reddit's approach, Linus sides with 3P Devs2:04:52 Topic #11 - Rockstar places 160 GTA V cars behind a paywall2:06:38 Linus & Luke on hating companies, addictive games, microtransactions2:13:25 Loot boxes IS gambling ft. Dad jokes, Steam's "top-sellers"2:16:15 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark2:18:24 Would GameLinked be competitive? How would you differentiate?2:24:40 Privacy concerns with AI driver facing dash cams2:28:50 Would Linus let his kids be more involved in home videos?2:31:27 On privateering, is Linus worried a company would sue?2:38:56 Car features you thought were stupid, but now can't live without?2:44:26 What's the biggest misstep with LMG, and how did you stop it?2:46:45 Linus's experience with Epson LS12000 projector2:48:34 How many generations away are AMD from beating RTX x090?2:49:57 Mark Rober collab, something about LTX that's sweating everyone?2:51:20 How old were you when you got into tech? Bad security breaches?2:54:38 Would you consider being a graduate speaker for an institution?2:58:33 Whatever happened to Linus's gaming mini-van?3:04:23 What happens to returned LTTStore items?3:05:06 Would Labs accept sponsored product reviews?3:15:44 Linus's Eightsleep "preparing itself," Nick Light on LTX tie-dye color3:19:11 Ever thought about signed or exclusive merch? LTX merch messages?3:22:46 Does LMG writing have banned words you can't use?3:24:34 Prerequisites for Linus's son's possible YouTube channel?3:25:40 Thoughts on favorite father's day gifts? LTT coasters update3:26:57 What racket, string tension & stringing machine you use?3:28:38 Would Linus start a company alone, or 50/50? With Luke?3:34:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jun 13, 2023 • 3h 47min
Ban me, Twitch! - WAN Show June 9, 2023
Looking for electronic components and equipment? Consult the specialists! Head over to https://lmg.gg/CircuitSpecialistsCheck out GOG at: https://lmg.gg/GOGHelp out an animal in need! Check out CUDDLY at https://lmg.gg/cuddlyTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters2:01 Intro2:28 Topic #1 - Twitch's updated TOS3:21 Branded content policy, Linus recalls YouTube's changes7:05 Simulcasting policy extended, Twitch's history10:49 "Consistent with other services," backlash & Twitch's response11:52 Discussing Kick, platforms throwing away their goodwill16:45 Twitch's partnership fee for leaving, LTT will simulcast18:52 LTT's meager revenue earnings on Twitch21:16 Topic #2 - Apple's Proton-like tool runs Windows games on Mac22:30 Github's statement, Luke thought this was a joke37:51 LTTStore's new button-up shirt, last chance to buy Labs #FIRST merch40:30 Merch Messages #140:34 What's happening with Intel's workstation CPUs?1:04:42 Topic #3 - Jake Simmen's review on LTT stick locks1:06:25 Topic #4 - Louisiana's age verification law1:24:13 Topic #5 - Subreddits protest Reddit's API costs1:25:09 Reddit's exception to accessibility focused apps1:25:30 Apollo, Sync & RIF to shut down, Reddit laying off 5%1:25:50 Linus mentions Christian's Reddit post1:35:24 LMG's past, Linus on inheritance tax1:37:24 Reddit's stock evaluation dropped by 40%1:42:50 Reddit's terrible self-hosted images & videos1:44:52 Sponsor - Zoho One ft. In-The-Zone-Dan1:46:15 Sponsor - MSI1:47:06 Sponsor - Corsair1:48:14 Merch Messages #21:55:46 Products in development hell you want to come out?1:58:16 Did you do anything crazy to test LTT products?2:06:52 Topic #6 - Logitech retires Blue & Astro ft. LukeCam2:14:50 Topic #7 - LTT is in Bluesky?2:17:16 Topic #8 - Apple's Vision Pro2:18:14 Pricing, specs, audio raytracing2:19:55 On-board M2 & M1 chips, mixed reviews2:21:26 Linus & Luke discuss the specs & power2:28:32 Voice control, Linus doesn't get the sales pitch2:30:33 Linus discusses web surfing, Luke on Index 22:33:00 Linus & Luke on the use cases of the Vision Pro2:38:09 Apple might not know what the Vision Pro is2:41:11 Linus's house pool update2:41:57 Topic #9 - Linus Sebastian, CVO of LMG, "died"2:42:49 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark2:44:47 Will you change what you make with the new CEO?2:59:05 What would get you to upgrade from Z Fold 3?3:01:30 Is AI far enough to help me raise children?3:02:31 Good graphics cards with bad drivers in the past?3:03:22 Is info gatekeeping a problem at LMG's scale?3:04:52 Advice for struggling with growing up?3:05:52 What was your first experience hacking?3:08:17 What are you excited about with LTX?3:10:10 Does LTT lose money if everyone got the largest size desk pad?3:12:45 Luke's beard care3:13:31 YouTube "allegedly" pushes smaller channels to buy ads3:16:54 Backpack zippers replacement table on LTX?3:18:25 How do you all keep yourself grounded?3:20:18 Should job seekers question the morality of working for big tech?3:24:11 Frore Systems's AirJet on Framework?3:25:00 Is FP profitable enough to get exclusive content?3:26:51 What's your advice for building a portfolio & skill sets?3:28:36 Annual payment option for FP Grandfather tier?3:29:04 What's the best tech flex you've ever had?3:32:28 Anyone in the staff that changed your mindset?3:33:30 How can you get LAN parties to play together?3:34:28 Was Linus ever invited into Hot Ones?3:36:46 If someone at LMG had a channel blow up, would they partner with LMG, or leave?3:39:33 Has Sony responded to LTT's video? any company reacting negatively?3:41:37 Favorite movie or TV show to watch after a media set up?3:44:19 Do you plan on doing a SC on ROG Ally for an SSD upgrade?3:44:58 Is LTT still working on the Deck carrying case?3:45:15 Gigabyte graphics cards cracking3:45:36 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2023 • 3h 54min
It's Time To Name And Shame - WAN Show June 2, 2023
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Chapters
1:36 Intro
2:24 Topic #1 -TaiWAN Show
3:52 Linus's discusses how he feels after stepping down
6:20 Linus on the lack of PC gaming LTT videos
8:16 Microblade servers, recalling history of CPUs
10:04 ASUS's concept product on SC, NVIDIA & Intel's progress
15:06 Push of development in servers & its impact on gaming
19:01 Linus on the PCI-E Gens & speed, Luke on the Switch
23:06 Has Linus buried the hatchet with NVIDIA's Jensen? Discussing games
25:42 NVIDIA's market value hits $1T, thoughts on GeForce
34:27 Linus recalls company behaviors in the absence of competition
38:12 Retention of LTT's GPU video, Linus on the history of GPUs
40:42 Linus on GPU V.S. graphics card, NVIDIA's GPUs, AMD Uprising Campaign
45:42 LTTStore's new fleece lined jacket ft. Breakfast
47:34 Possible reversible garment
49:04 Linus on LTTStore's good merch reviews
49:56 Merch Messages #1
50:05 Would Linus & Luke fly to space? If so, where?
55:08 How do you think AI would affect gaming - lazy, polished or used conservatively?
59:53 How were you motivated to make LTT? Did you think of YouTube as a feasible career?
1:08:01 Topic #2 - GIGABYTE's motherboards UEFI backdoor exploit
1:09:52 GIGABYTE pushes out updates, discussing forced updates?
1:11:10 The human element is often neglected
1:13:56 Linus recalls the people behind projects & products
1:18:52 Luke on audiences wanting reviewers to say the same thing
1:21:42 Linus on collaborating with creators, LTX 2023
1:23:08 New NVIDIA rep, recalling NVIDIA's behavior & HU's controversy
1:39:52 Luke & Linus on past LTT's quantity goals
1:41:02 Topic #3 - Why LTT didn't cover Streacom on COMPUTEX
1:50:38 Classic brand response, Linus's response in person
1:53:12 Linus feels bad for Streacom, recalls Cole-Bar
1:56:16 "Bait-&-switch," Kickstarter's terms V.S. morality
1:58:04 Sponsors
2:02:07 Merch Messages #2 ft. AJ, Dan's on Linus's chair
2:03:28 Dedicated AI chips to be in future devices?
2:05:29 How did ShortCircuit get its name? ft. History of meetings
2:12:36 Challenges with Luke returning to LMG?
2:14:12 Topic #4 - Linus's pool contractor update
2:25:32 Topic #5 - LTX 2023 update
2:25:56 Volunteers link are live, mentioning booths & events
2:28:22 List of creators coming
2:31:02 Topic #6 - Diablo IV's Q&A with “fan questions”
2:32:40 Topic #7 - Dolphin's Steam release postponed
2:35:38 Topic #8 - Reddit's API pricing
2:46:42 Topic #9 - Update on NEDA's AI help chatbot
2:48:18 Topic #10 - Meta Quest 3 to release this fall
3:00:32 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show "After Dark"
3:01:52 Why not review the ROG Ally closer to the release date?
3:06:08 Most interesting thing you saw at COMPUTEX that wouldn't make a good video?
3:08:56 When Linus dies, who would you want to sponsor the funeral?
3:15:44 What are some of the ways Yvonne feels celebrated?
3:21:15 What would the tech community desire but everyone regrets wanting?
3:22:34 Has there been a tech trend that surprised you in COMPUTEX?
3:32:51 Poll results, Linus Cars Tips
3:38:48 Biggest challenges to overcome, and how did you do it?
3:39:18 What other store centers & fronts would you consider?
3:40:12 Would you recommend a career at tech at 50?
3:41:38 Do you fellows have any uncle-ing tips?
3:43:45 What are Linus's favorite configs for daily socks?
3:44:25 How important is it to you when you don't want to be recognized in public?
3:45:56 What's the first home project Linus has done? ft. Alarm going off
3:48:28 Noticed improvements from the ROG Ally's update? TotK performance?
3:50:30 Do you carry any skills from your product manager days?
3:53:58 Outro
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May 29, 2023 • 2h 9min
You Deserve Better - WAN Show May 26, 2023
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Chapters
1:25 Intro
1:52 Topic #1 - Negative comments on LTT's videos
3:37 Linus quotes comments, explains the video's structure
7:04 Comments on LTT's short on Bilibili, from piracy to official
9:48 Linus on the comments about the 4060Ti review
11:32 Linus's funny video ideas, possible return of Scrapyard Wars
15:38 Linus on YouTube category channels, mentions MKBHD
17:53 Channel on every PSU, recalling history with laptop reviews
20:10 Topic #2 - Sony's Project Q handheld
22:13 Linus discusses wireless consoles
24:14 Linus & Luke recalls Wii U's wireless controller pad
26:24 Handheld consoles & cellular network gaming
29:53 Luke calls out the lack of listed pricing
31:32 Linus on how bad Nintendo Switch is
33:49 LTTStore's new premium joggers
34:42 Linus points out the good merch descriptions
36:12 LMG, Labs & FP is now hiring!
37:06 Gary's funni mesag tu posibl hirez
38:47 Merch Messages #1
38:52 How do you think products will develop beyond Morse's Law? ft. Skyrim
47:40 What's the longest you've ever worked in one shift?
52:26 Topic #3 - RTX 4060Ti's low number of sales
53:12 NVIDIA's stock up by 30%
54:03 AMD drops RX 7600's MSRP, Linus discusses the LTT video
59:21 AIBs not changing prices of AMD’s RX 7600
1:00:06 Intel drops A750's pricing to $199
1:00:33 NVIDIA wants $100 for 8 GBs, not caring at all, possible Labs test benches
1:05:19 Linus's meeting with James on future channels strategy
1:08:36 Sponsors
1:11:28 Merch Messages #2 ft. "Tai-WAN Show"
1:11:58 Tips for traveling with LAN gear?
1:13:30 A good work-life balance? ft. Birbs update, bad Twitch take
1:20:43 Topic #4 - Addressing Eight Sleep's subscription
1:25:18 Topic #5 - Addressing Techquickie's Kickstarter sponsor
1:30:02 Topic #6 - Basically Homeless's invisible PC setup
1:32:02 Super Tiny PC video, mentioning DIY Perks
1:32:58 Topic #7 - NEDA replaces helpline with a chatbot
1:35:23 Topic #8 - Google Play Store suspends Downloader due to Israeli DMCA
1:37:22 Topic #9 - Japanese YouTuber arrested for posting & monetizing content
1:39:45 Topic #10 - Activision sends Cease & Desist to CoD modders
1:41:42 Topic #11 - YouTube turns off the Stories feature
1:43:34 Topic #12 - LMG's 45,000 Watts fan
1:45:04 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN After Slightly Darker
1:45:45 Keeping a Z Fold 3 as long as possible? French ABC's of gaming?
1:48:34 Did sponsors ever get angry for using memeing in their videos?
1:49:40 Any new Linus's house content planned?
1:51:19 What steps is LTT taking to keep GPU reviews out of errors?
1:52:41 Any LTT Labs content planned for LTX?
1:53:42 What is Linus's opinion on sites blocking screensharing?
1:55:34 What's with the fancier, sillier, wordlier LTT videos lately?
1:55:48 Do you recommend some tech industry guy to go to COMPUTEX with their SO?
1:56:38 Most interesting place you saw LTTStore merch being used?
1:57:42 Official LTT Labs qualifications for products?
1:58:51 Any upcoming videos for ChannelSuperFun?
2:01:24 Is Linus switching from the Steam Deck to ROG Ally?
2:02:08 Linus's opinion on CrossCode's post-game DLC, & RadicalFishGames's project
2:03:00 First game Linus played with Yvonne? Recommendations?
2:04:03 Would you take a leap to create LTT if other channels existed before?
2:04:32 How does Linus find good contractors or paid workers?
2:06:25 Would Linus use an e-ink watch as a successor for the pebble?
2:07:21 How do you evaluate new hosts to stay in the role?
2:08:28 Outro ft. Existential crisis Dan
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