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Oct 24, 2022 • 2h 11min
YouTube Backstabbed Me - WAN Show October 21, 2022
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change
0:00 Chapters
1:51 Intro
2:19 Linus has no swear button, Luke on painkillers
3:07 Topic #1 - YouTube raises Family Premium price
4:36 Discussing Premium costs on iOS platforms
6:22 Why is this allowed?
9:16 Manifest - Coincidental timing? FP subscriptions
16:12 Does Premium help content creators?
20:14 Watchable resolution, Vimeo, Premium watch time
22:11 Lack of concern with pushing users to ad-blocking
27:20 Linus on the Family Premium service ft bullying
32:12 Topic #2 - Intel's 13th Gen, Raptor Lake
33:10 Multithreading, FP polling
35:52 Linus on expenses of 3D models, Luke used Milkshape 3D
38:04 LTTStore restocked JerryRigKnife, deal of the week
38:19 LTTStore shoelaces for sale
40:05 Power consumption, +1kWh of draw is possible
41:34 LTT's video on using Ryzen & RTX on a 550 Watt PSU
43:08 Undervolting can save actual electrical costs now
45:57 Solar panels & Canada's hydroelectric power
47:30 Why Linus is now 2D
47:50 Advantages with Intel's 13th Gen
48:21 What is with the errors in LTT videos lately?
52:54 Topic #3 - LinusTechTips: Español edition
50:24 Sponsors
54:24 Cogwheel has audio tracks for languages
56:13 Showcasing LTT's Ryzen video in Spanish
57:20 Reactions from the community
1:02:00 LTT has a translation service in China
1:03:52 LTT Hindi could be possible
1:04:35 Topic #4 - Comcast shuts down G4 TV
1:04:57 Why was G4 TV nostalgic, casts, price budget
1:12:42 Outfits to hire those who worked in G4 TV
1:14:25 G4 TV e-mail, Linus & Luke on gaming content
1:27:45 EA shutting down servers for many games
1:33:11 Luke on sharing source code of dying games
1:36:00 Topic #5 - Ye buys Parler after social media bans
1:38:35 Ye's controversies, Elon plans to drop Twitter staff
1:40:48 Topic #6 - Google focuses on first party hardware
1:42:00 Effects of Google abandoning android partners
1:42:46 Luke on quality of Google hardware
1:44:13 Merch Messages #1
1:44:24 Ubisoft bringing ANNO 1800 to consoles
1:46:05 Plans for Linus's smart home ft Luke's hot take
1:50:17 Gaming memories to recreate with children
1:54:48 Testing IOPS on the $1M server, LTTStore blanks
1:57:50 Daily driving the new AirPods Pro
1:58:26 LTTStore cologne idea
2:04:38 Limited by not having a tech-related degree?
2:09:51 Outro
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Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 57min
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change
0:00 Chapters
1:06 Intro
1:36 Topic #1 - NVIDIA unlaunches RTX "4080 12GB"
2:30 NVIDIA's misleading cards naming
7:18 History of shameful corporal behavior
10:06 NVIDIA's "apology" showcases store queues
11:38 LTT's video on ARC for AV1, ideas & GPUs discussion
14:52 Topic #2 - Google AI struggles with FP's Privacy Policy
19:22 YouTube's Creator Summit, issues with AI
23:32 Topic #3 - Netflix launches ad-based subscription
26:16 Rate of ads per hour, interrupting movies
28:56 Discussing ad blocking & downgrading
33:42 LTTStore new merch
34:36 LTTStore beanie colors
35:53 LTTStore backpack updates
37:24 Merch Messages #1
37:30 Noctua's paste guard
38:36 Tech tips for toddlers & babies, discussing Yeezy's
46:00 Linus's thoughts on EV bikes
49:26 Topic #4 - Sony is against Microsoft-Blizzard acquisitions
51:28 Counter-arguments, Microsoft's article
55:42 Luke on another Blizzard lawsuit
59:24 Sponsors
1:02:00 Failing to call Colton Potter
1:03:12 Topic #5 - Meta's Quest Pro VR headset
1:05:48 Discussing price & specs
1:08:33 Moore's law, generational leaps
1:12:06 AI erases NHL players
1:14:46 Discussing Meta 3, Meta 2 Amazon reviews
1:17:19 Colton Potter announces LTX 2023 dates
1:19:55 Topic #6 - Discussing Mark Bench
1:20:32 Weird data on LTT's RTX 4090 video
1:22:46 Topic #7 - Microsoft Surface Pro 8 & X
1:23:01 Discussing pricing & specs, all-Intel
1:23:44 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Plus
1:24:04 Merch Messages #2
1:24:13 Did Linus try playing pickleball?
1:25:25 Tips for transitioning into adult independence
1:26:02 Whale investors
1:32:08 Experiencing issues after PC building
1:34:08 Would LOUQE go out of business?
1:38:58 Software development & testing
1:41:45 SoundCore Sleep A10
1:42:01 Why not use OpenBenchmarking?
1:43:54 Convincing a boss to invest, LMG content exclusivity
1:50:14 FP Poll: to use exclusives occasionally?
1:53:54 Outro
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Oct 11, 2022 • 2h 45min
4K YouTube Is Getting PAYWALLED - WAN Show October 7, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 -- NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
0:50 Intro
1:19 Topic #1 - YouTube restricts 4K to Premium
3:58 2160p, 10 ads & YouTube's statement
6:56 Chrome's Manifest V3
10:06 4K as premium only? discussing FP, costs, services
24:52 Lack of competition, accessibility, renting from a library
40:49 LTTStore screw-top lid, golden ABC's plush, swim trunks sale
44:10 Topic #2 - Intel Arc GPUs
45:08 Pricing, unstable gaming experience
47:46 Experience with iGPU, discussing past gens
55:44 Intel is THE competitor, 30 day Arc challenge
1:02:06 Luke hasn't seen any 4090 in person
1:02:30 Sponsor - Zoho One
1:03:27 Sponsor - Squarespace
1:04:48 Sponsor - Savage Jerky
1:06:34 Topic #3 - NVIDIA's ridiculously HUGE GPUs
1:08:08 Luke reacts to the Founders Edition
1:09:08 ASUS's ROG Strix series
1:10:52 ZOTAC's GAMING series
1:11:42 Linus returns with a 1080 to compare
1:13:02 MSI's SUPRIM X series
1:13:38 iGame's Vulcan series
1:16:10 Thoughts on the sheer size & weight of the cards
1:19:20 Comments on the AirPods 2 video, cruise control, voice auto-completion
1:43:22 Topic #4 - Super Mario Bros movie trailer
1:44:03 Watching the trailer, live commentary
1:46:17 Thoughts on trailer & Chris Pratt
1:47:55 Topic #5 - Overwatch 2's bad release
1:49:44 Expensive cosmetics, game changes
1:54:06 Topic #6 - Starforge computer review reaction
1:57:54 Linus reaffirms the logo's C&B look
1:59:32 Merch Messages #1
1:59:46 Floatplane app for TVs & NVIDIA Shield
2:00:32 Peer-to-peer to alleviate costs
2:01:36 CDN for Floatplane
2:07:52 Links of information from Labs
2:17:04 Practical gauche to keep an eye out for
2:18:32 AI on procedural generated gaming assets
2:22:28 Recommending games
2:23:10 How long until RISC-V goes x86-level mainstream?
2:24:40 Nostalgic tech that sucked
2:27:02 LMG's stability, impact on Linus's happiness
2:28:34 Tech to be excited for
2:30:00 Pimax 5K review idea
2:30:56 Paternal tech Linus uses
2:31:28 Linus on failed video ideas
2:33:32 Predicting & planning for LMG's future
2:35:23 Weirdest or coolest thing signed for fans
2:36:46 Thoughts on Google Matter
2:37:16 Rootkit development for gaming
2:38:03 Making labs benchmarking tools public
2:43:18 What does LMG do for power management?
2:44:36 Hiring people from the US
2:45:05 Items that are a must-have in cars
2:47:25 Outro
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Oct 3, 2022 • 2h 53min
USB Branding Changed Again... - WAN Show September 30, 2022
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change
0:00 Chapters
1:17 Intro
1:43 Topic #1: USB branding change
2:14 Name change history, SuperSpeed is no more
5:00 Google links rant, USB4 guidelines
9:05 USB-IF CEO quote on USB speed, Linus's take
12:18 LTTStore SC sweatpants, merch update
13:40 Topic #2: Luke finally found shoes
14:12 "Schrödinger shoes", Luke shoes story
15:50 Unboxing the shoes
17:20 Topic #3: Stadia shuts down
18:56 Phil's meeting e-mail, refunding purchases
22:10 G Cloud lacked Stadia, discussing subscriptions
26:22 Linus & Luke on Outlook
28:08 Outlook V.S. Gmail, services Google killed
34:12 Discussing sales & developers
38:15 Developer on Stadia game port, Google's habit
41:18 LTT can get a Stadia developer kit
42:50 Sponsors
44:56 Topic #4: LMG "recalling" backpack carabiners
49:30 Showing future carabiner pull examples
55:55 Topic #5: ShortCircuit Oura Ring video removed
57:44 Reason behind removal
1:01:04 Recalling mispronounced product names
1:04:28 Developers on stage, recalling Blizzard
1:06:00 Topic #6: Lab name rebranding
1:09:14 Topic #7: DBrand's Killswitch reduces fan RPM
1:12:38 Magnetic stand replaced with a mechanical one
1:14:14 Topic #8: Luke's wild night out
1:16:34 How the budgie was found
1:19:26 People staring at Local Nutter Luke
1:21:50 Topic #9: AMD's Ryzen 7000 & Intel's 12th Gen
1:22:24 Pros and cons of next-gen chips
1:24:46 Discussing productivity
1:26:32 What LTT did not review, Intel's 13th Gen
1:28:02 Intel's power efficiency & affordability
1:30:28 Linus on "competition" between brands
1:31:58 Topic #10: CSF's video of Dennis V.S. Linus
1:36:46 Thoughts on the fight & scoring system
1:41:14 Luke's thoughts on the break & Dennis
1:45:22 Linus accepts rematch, what to change
1:54:50 Linus on LMG christmas party
1:58:02 Merch Messages
2:00:04 Linus's Cadpad parka from old WAN shows
2:02:50 Savant for home automation
2:04:32 Luke's favorite character from The Yard
2:05:12 Would USB become a new standard?
2:06:57 Backpack or screwdriver? LUKE IS LINUS'S SON!
2:08:24 Other cable thoughts for LTTStore
2:09:36 Recommendation for Oura ring alternatives
2:11:50 Would LMG acquire a content creator?
2:14:46 Why are iGPUs not benchmarked?
2:16:00 Innovating & projects as a company
2:18:14 High-end product impact on Linus's idea of value
2:23:13 Inflation's impact on LMG
2:25:04 What products & services Linus & Luke miss
2:28:22 Reflectors on backpack idea
2:29:38 Compressors on microphones when quiet
2:32:36 ServeTheHome's Patrick celebrates 100k subs
2:33:12 Mrwhosetheboss's Samsung battery video
2:34:00 YouTube on the retention for faster speed
2:36:38 Why did Luke pursue software engineer?
2:40:16 Linus sees LMG employees on FP
2:41:16 randomfrankp's video on Logitec Brio 500
2:44:22 Highest LTTStore product margin, T-Shirt extended sizes
2:46:12 Video of how LMG earns money
2:49:36 Discussing LMG's interest in developers
2:51:36 Outro
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Sep 26, 2022 • 2h 38min
NVIDIA Thinks You're RICH - WAN Show September 23, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - Note: Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change)
0:00 Chapters
1:52 Intro
2:20 LTT sponsored MKBHD's ARC PC build
4:36 Topic #1 - NVIDIA's RTX 4000 update
5:38 Performance claims, NVIDIA V.S. gamer roleplay
9:02 Board design & cost per wafer's size
18:04 What can we do about the MSRP?
21:02 AMD's RDNA3, compared to M1 Ultra, "Linus is biased"
24:00 Luke is scuba certified, Taiwan diving
24:34 Linus returns with watercooled Vega 64
26:36 Linus showcases Radeon VII
27:16 Linus on R280, Fury & better hardware
31:26 Discussing price increase through the years
35:15 Simulating inflation, NVIDIA's progress, dead pixels recall for OLED
38:32 Was this MSRP to get rid of RTX 3000?
40:54 Topic #2 - Logitec G Cloud handheld
41:06 Funny specifications on the product page
44:52 Reading reviews & user rating
48:12 Linus tries to write a review
50:00 Sponsors
53:00 LTTStore elemental shirt discount
53:34 LTTStore Cargo shorts
55:28 Linus's written review, filtered out
57:36 Linus writes a joke review for Luke
1:00:32 If Deck didn't exist, would it be good?
1:02:11 Reason behind elemental shirt stock
1:04:30 Topic #3 - LTT in Español
1:06:22 Planned AI-generated voice
1:09:08 Linus shows off video
1:10:46 Merch Messages #1
1:11:00 Why are local pricing for GPUs high?
1:12:21 ASUS PG42UQ ghosting & Windows snap
1:13:06 Traffic after MKBHD collab, excitement towards lab ft pizza
1:18:46 Cloud computing, Chromebook V.S. ThinkPad
1:24:02 Linus on MKBHD collab's impact
1:25:40 Giving the video another shot
1:28:48 Topic #4 - Twitch changes revenue splits
1:31:00 Quoting Twitch's changes
1:34:44 Twitch bans some gambling streams, talking YT VODs & revene impact
1:42:26 Topic #5 - Framework Chromebook Edition
1:42:38 Specifications & thoughts
1:45:22 Discussing sustainability & what Twitch should do
1:49:32 YouTube shorts revenue, discussing TikTok evading copyright
1:54:40 Requirements to be eligible for revenue
1:55:07 Licensed music, do they belong in LTT?
1:57:50 Topic #6 - videogamedunkey's BIGMODE
1:58:44 Community response, impact on indie games
2:06:58 BIGMODE website, lack of responses
2:08:20 Merch Messages #2
2:08:26 Favorite gift given or received
2:11:00 Pros to cons using 220V on PSU
2:11:32 With EVGA out, would others fill the space?
2:12:20 Running Windows on VM reliably
2:13:10 Do you miss not needing as many devices?
2:15:08 YouTube Shorts is addictive
2:16:52 Linus's review on Sony A95K TV
2:17:40 Which Zen 4 CPU for future proofing?
2:19:14 Challenges with NA-based manufacturers for LTTStore
2:23:30 Thoughts on new PSU specs
2:24:51 Linus's wire fraud
2:25:10 Avoiding quantum tunneling via 3D stacking
2:25:36 Would LTTStore become a hub to sell YouTubers merch?
2:35:00 What games are you currently enjoying?
2:37:25 Outro
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Sep 19, 2022 • 2h 44min
The Biggest Tech Divorce - WAN Show September 16, 2022
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[0:58] Intro ft. "slow news day"
[1:56] Topic #1: EVGA leaves the GPU market.
> 4:20 EVGA's sales revenue,
> 5:52 No plans to work with AMD or Intel.
> 7:11 NVIDIA controlling prices & projects.
> 9:12 CEO claims no employees to be laid off.
> 10:44 NVIDIA's shady history, Linus's notes.
> 18:24 Advantages of NVIDIA having many AIBs.
> 21:08 Discussing EVGA's move & products
> 22:40 Linus called it 12 years ago.
> 24:05 Reading EVGA's quote, NVIDIA the bully.
> 28:02 Recalling NVIDIA blocking Hardware Unboxed.
> 34:42 More of NVIDIA's shady history.
> 42:22 NVIDIA is hard to work with, RIP EVGA.
> 46:22 With EVGA GPUs gone, which AIB to buy from?
[47:18] Topic #2: Etherium merger was a success.
> 49:02 ETH & BTC price drop, ETH's CEO quote.
> 49:52 White House's framework on regulating crypto.
[51:18] Topic #3: NVIDIA leaks, tightening stock.
> 53:21 Leaked specifications of RTX 4xxx.
> 54:10 Excitement towards the GPUs, modded Cyperpunk.
[55:32] LTTStore myshopify test, 64oz bottles.
> 1:02:32 New waffle long-sleeve colors.
[1:03:36] Sponsors
[1:07:24] Discussing LTX2023 floorplan.
[1:08:20] Topic #4: Result of Linus-Dennis fight.
> 1:09:22 Dennis spent a month training, Linus's leg injury.
[1:13:30] Topic #5: Stray cats update.
[1:17:53] Topic #6: Google experiments with ads.
> 1:18:52 Up to 10 ads, discussing midrolls.
> 1:21:08 Ads impact on Google.
[1:25:08] Merch Messages #1.
> 1:25:43 UniFiDream Machine V.S. PfSense.
> 1:26:30 Steam Deck & streaming as a setup.
> 1:27:40 Quadro works on Linux, not Windows.
> 1:28:36 SC pants for hoodie idea.
> 1:28:55 LTT's apocalypse PC, mesh filter.
> 1:34:52 Best water blocks for watercooling.
> 1:38:01 Would EVGA move to Intel or AMD?
> 1:39:38 Linus's pet goat story.
[1:42:25] Topic #7: Amazon sells dangerous cords.
> 1:46:02 Difference between defects & dangerous.
> 1:47:04 "Water-proof", misleading specs.
> 1:50:07 Power cords, discussing Labs size.
[1:52:23] Topic #8: Sponsoring a "part" of a video.
[1:57:11] Topic #9: Intel "rebrands" low-end laptop CPUs.
[1:59:36] Merch Messages #2.
> 1:59:58 Linus's plans for the PVC pipes.
> 2:00:39 Internet to a detached garage.
> 2:01:58 Getting your SO tech-savvy.
> 2:03:01 3D printers & other round-ups.
> 2:04:32 Second monitor effects on a PC.
> 2:05:58 Worst tech purchasing experience?
> 2:08:31 Updates on the WAG hoodie.
> 2:09:36 Shameless fanboying for companies.
> 2:12:42 Proudest gamer dad moment.
> 2:14:28 Camera-focus for backpack.
> 2:15:42 Measuring performance for benchmarks.
> 2:17:35 Linus's favorite pony.
> 2:18:18 What to look for in a riser cable.
> 2:19:10 Recommendations for rackets below 50.
> 2:20:09 Sequential invoice numbers for FP.
> 2:20:45 Stealth desk pad, exciting data science.
> 2:22:07 Favorite musicians.
> 2:23:33 Rackmount PC with Sliger.
> 2:24:14 Balancing life & hobbies as a dad.
> 2:25:32 Plans for LTT screwdriver colors.
> 2:27:15 Raising tech-savvy kid without being tech dependent.
> 2:27:50 Using LTT screwdriver underwater.
> 2:29:18 RTX 4000 V.S. AMD's 7000 series.
> 2:30:17 Wire management product, Luke's favorite LTT product.
> 2:30:48 Prediction on the 4000 series stock.
> 2:31:15 Why don't PSUs have standard cables?
> 2:32:00 Hobbies Linus & Luke want to get into.
> 2:33:54 Star Wars, Star Trek or Stargate?
> 2:35:18 GPU market, 1080Ti upgrade.
> 2:35:48 PSU brand recommendations.
> 2:36:10 Best cable for next-room PC.
> 2:36:32 Vancouver's real estate prices.
> 2:39:12 Why Apple dropped NVIDIA.
> 2:40:14 Userb
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Sep 13, 2022 • 2h 48min
The Reviewer Got Reviewed - WAN Show September 9, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - Note: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:16 Intro
1:45 Topic #1 - LTTStore screwdriver reviews
5:06 Fear of mass cancellation, Project Farm's review
11:56 Todd's chart, Linus's impressions
17:30 Jeff Geerling's review, reasons behind compromises
21:08 Highlighted comment, what Todd & Jeff missed
24:48 Inconsistencies with LTT screwdrivers
26:14 Topic #2 - HALO Infinite cancels split-screen CO-OP
27:55 Glitch to force CO-OP, discussing 343i's roadmap
30:54 Linus asks Luke about implementing reporting feature
35:26 Software engineering in games IS art
40:04 Thoughts on game assets
41:22 DO NOT send Superchats, buy merch and send
43:12 Sponsors
48:01 Topic #3 - Google issues with Chromecast fix
51:06 Third-party sharing data
53:02 TikTok "does not" share data, update is delayed
56:10 Topic #4 - Summarizing Apple's event
56:28 iPhone 14 specs: SOS, notch, chip update
1:00:32 Linus on Apple's calculus
1:02:04 iPhone 14 & Pro camera update, Apple Watch
1:05:33 Clearing out Linus's take on privacy
1:08:30 AirPods Pro 2: Transparency mode
1:11:44 Linus's thoughts on not migrating to Type-C
1:12:22 Merch Messages #1 ft. Bellocam
1:12:40 Oura Ring Gen 2 V.S. Gen 3
1:17:06 Utilizing UseAI for faster writing
1:19:18 Linus's & Luke's previous jobs
1:30:33 Was WAN show breaking Twitch's TOS?
1:39:00 Merch Messages #2
1:39:12 What second-hand PC parts to avoid
1:42:14 Moments of realization when LTT became big
1:50:11 Topic #5 - Linus is not a Forbes top creator
1:51:28 Trying to make sense out of the article
1:55:40 "Entrepreneur points", false earnings & outdated followers
2:00:26 Covering channels, mentioning those not listed
2:04:33 Where would Linus sit on this list?
2:07:02 Forbes’s "factual" statement, LTT compared to streamers
2:10:36 Linus on costs of staff, dog's score
2:13:00 Topic #6 - Jasco is a good guy now
2:14:28 Topic #7 - Logos on products are out of trend
2:17:32 Linus does not know Bottega Veneta, shows off shop
2:21:00 Luke has a heart attack, Linus on
2:24:20 Merch Messages #3
2:24:40 Steam Deck games Linus & Luke play
2:26:05 What Linus wants to try with Luke but haven't yet
2:27:28 Why are OLED displays larger than non-OLED?
2:29:48 Is emulating owned ROMs piracy?
2:30:58 Using LTT backpack on a bike
2:31:52 How Linus & Luke stuck for years ft. stories & "furry" art
2:41:48 What tech to take whenever travelling
2:43:40 Linus's sight on the danger of biking
2:45:12 Why did Linus go for workstation over VMs
2:45:53 Valve opening repairs for Deck with iFixit
2:46:43 Queen's passing, Linus on monarchies
2:50:22 Outro
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Sep 6, 2022 • 2h 15min
I've never been so angry... - WAN Show September 2, 2022
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0:00 Chapters
1:03 Intro
1:30 Gang is hungry, fast topics & MM's tonight
2:10 Topic #1 - USB 4 Version 20 Type-C standard
3:09 Specifications, discussing the naming
6:22 Confusing USB standards history
9:13 Responses to the Techlinked tweet, name confusion
17:07 Topic #2 - Japan "declares war" on retro tech
18:12 LTT's Windows 98 build, justifying costs
23:14 Minidisc's popularity, Linus on using fax
25:40 Discussing physical medias & animorphs
30:24 FP Poll - physical V.S. digital books
32:40 Discussing pirating, physical audio & Spotify
38:12 Sponsors
41:08 LTT sponsoring YouTubers, screwdriver colors
43:20 Luke guesses YouTubers, Linus gives hints
49:49 Poll - Guess who is sponsored!
50:29 Topic #2 - AMD's Ryzen 7000 series
52:52 AMD claims Ryzen is faster than Alder Lake
54:32 Discussing sweetspot
55:24 Luke played Star Citizen, talks about bugs
56:24 Motherboard release dates, "Why choose Intel?"
58:31 Intel's 12th & 13th Gen V.S. AMD's AM4 & AM5
59:15 Poll result: Guess who is sponsored!
1:00:22 Luke on a potential collab with Glarses
1:02:02 PCIe Gen 5, SSD speeds
1:04:11 Topic #3 - Intel's ARC "is better"
1:04:58 Intel Graphics channel's video on RTT
1:06:22 Game emulation, Why consider ARC?
1:12:48 FP Poll result: pricing range for ARC
1:14:38 Driver is home, food is arriving later
1:15:56 Topic #4 - dbrand's Project Killswitch
1:17:12 Details, reserves, removed screen protector
1:18:14 Splitting accusations, dbrand's response
1:19:28 dbrand did not state much in the kit list
1:22:33 Linus on the funniest response from dbrand
1:25:26 Merch Messages #1 ft. hungry gang
1:27:28 Longest road trip, Linus struggles to shake
1:29:41 LTT-themed framework accessories
1:35:02 Games on Linus's, Luke's & Bell's phones
1:38:44 LTTStore ideas they liked, Colebar "idea"
1:47:05 Content creator Linus would work with
1:49:56 RAM slots on GPUs
1:52:11 Most memorable food
1:56:33 Country they want to visit but no chance to
1:58:13 A smaller LTTStore water bottle
1:58:52 Closed bio-system, NFC implant
1:59:30 Transitioning from small to medium business
2:01:38 Confidence in merch deployment
2:02:48 Holo lens for VR adoption
2:04:52 Linus on giving LMG employees a raise
2:07:02 GDP Win 3
2:09:23 Thoughts on AI winning an art contest
2:13:28 Favorite part of running a YT/Media company
2:14:16 Outro
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Aug 29, 2022 • 2h 52min
Lab Naming Controversy - WAN Show August 26, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - Note: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:22 NEW Intro
1:48 Topic #1 - LAB32's backstory & name conflict
3:06 Linus's conversation with Sara from LAB22
6:12 LAB32's drafted branding
8:52 Gary's update for lab tests
9:24 Topic #2 - Luke's experience with TELUS
11:28 Luke's TV, spam marketing calls
15:42 Internet cut-outs stories
18:04 Deals, costs, do not call list
23:52 Reminders to call, old plans
25:03 Topic #3 - VESA's DisplayHDR & ClearMR
29:24 Explaining ClearMR tiers
31:28 Samsung's & LG's statements, Twitter uncertainty
35:24 Testing methodology, Linus's thoughts, scoring
40:03 Discussing games, FF VI's 1/6th scale statue
43:54 LTT screwdriver process, shipped to Project Farm
48:54 Screwdriver pop-up shop stream
49:48 Lab update, tests, systems
55:18 Responses to PSU tester video
1:01:22 LTTStore discount
1:02:40 Topic #4 - Linus in the Steam Deck Booklet
1:05:26 Discussing the point of the booklet & its content
1:11:15 Sponsors
1:13:42 Luke on merch messages as "ads"
1:15:54 Twitch controversy
1:17:09 Most embarrassing childhood phase
1:20:20 Linus's high-school, climbing events, grandparents
1:28:06 Linus fights Dennis on CSF
1:31:30 LMG Clips comments, Linus's funds in videos
1:37:25 Topic #5 - Starlink V2 connects to cellphones
1:42:36 Luke birds update
1:46:48 Discussing canary usage in coal mine
1:48:39 Canary resuscitator
1:49:58 Merch Messages #1
1:50:03 Lab accreditation, gaming SSD, CAT# tests
1:54:08 Most memorable tech experience from Japan
1:57:18 Starlink latency viability in Australia
1:58:52 Why manual LTT screwdriver over electric
2:00:36 Hiding unannounced LTT products, Linus on pop-up shop
2:07:34 Strawpoll: screwdriver pop-up stream date
2:11:46 Strawpoll result
2:15:12 Screwdriver warranty description, pre-orders limits
2:19:11 Lack of warranty on bits, price for packs
2:22:46 Topic #6 - Clearing up last WAN's Apple story
2:26:44 Luke on Apple asking _once_ to track overall apps
2:31:33 LMG hiring employees
2:32:12 Topic #7 - Twitch accused of divided judgment
2:34:16 Topic #8 - Apple extends self-service program
2:37:02 Topic #9 - Gaming hardware prices are WAY up
2:38:28 Playstation increases prices by up to 20%
2:39:43 Sony sued for overpricing games
2:42:58 Merch Messages #2
2:43:11 Handling getting interrupted by a workflow
2:44:06 Tech that we consider life-changing
2:46:03 Was LTT approached by YT for an original series?
2:47:11 What we should know about Linus & Luke
2:50:24 Linus on cloud data
2:51:34 Was Linus a NASCAR fan?
2:52:09 Outro
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Aug 22, 2022 • 2h 6min
Lenovo Attacked My Investment - WAN Show August 19, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters.
1:08 Intro.
1:33 Topic #1: Lenovo sends Frameworks a cease & desist.
2:53 Legion logo compared to Mercedez-Benz.
4:10 Linus & Luke agree with Lenovo.
6:04 Topic #2: Apple restricts third-party tracking.
7:42 Ads sold on applications, hypocritical Apple.
10:50 Luke setting up an iPhone to check tracking.
11:10 LTTStore's RGB hoodie.
13:56 Lambo edition LTT bottle.
Cont. Topic #2: Apple restricts third-patry tracking.
15:13 Reading Apple's "transparent" when setting up.
17:28 Topic #3: Discussing Metaverse's look.
19:16 Horizon Worlds, making avatar via Readyplayer.
25:26 Merch Messages #1.
26:32 Important lessons Linus teaches his kids.
29:38 Secret shopper for cell service provider.
30:54 Do writers have partial ownership of channels?
33:24 Favorite daily-driver phone.
37:18 How much damage Denis (& Colton) did to Linus's house.
44:22 Trust Me Bro Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Cont. Merch Messages #1.
47:00 Trust me bro shirt was requested on Twitter.
47:51 Sponsors.
48:05 Squarespace site maker.
48:53 XSplit live streaming.
49:42 Secretlab gaming chair.
50:52 Topic #4: DOOM ran on tractor display.
53:12 Is there a more anti-consumer company?
58:46 How John Deere hurts everyone.
1:00:16 LTTLabs is not LTTLab, discussing domain.
1:04:02 Lab32, reason behind the number.
1:06:26 Merch Messages #2.
1:06:34 Camera bag for the backpack, domain Strawpoll.
1:07:58 What games would Linus & Luke install on the tractor.
1:09:44 Steam alternatives.
1:12:30 "All domains I own" segment.
1:15:28 Frameworks' used hardware market.
1:16:30 Project Farm screwdriver testing.
1:17:28 LTTStore Screwdriver pop-up.
1:19:38 Linus calls about backpack's availability in the pop-up.
1:21:54 LTX, Linus recommends against early booking.
1:22:54 Merch Messages #3.
1:23:02 More home server, automation & labs.
1:24:45 What Linus plans to leave behind for the new owners.
1:25:37 NCIX's impact on Linus & LTTStore.
1:29:10 Hiring experienced V.S. learners.
1:33:14 Topic #5: Tesla accused of false autopilot advertisement.
1:38:02 Merch Messages #4.
1:38:12 VPS company suggestion ft. Linus's birthday.
1:39:40 Valve Index features & suggestions.
1:40:28 What do Linus & Luke eat?
1:41:58 Coolest case Linus & Luke built in.
1:44:00 Take on Samsung's Z Fold 4.
1:44:30 Labs on repairability or jailbreaks.
1:45:25 Labs on mics, interface, XLR & TRS.
1:48:12 Linus on long time format.
1:49:47 Any cool projects for computer vision?
1:49:56 What business help Linus got.
1:50:29 Budget server rack.
1:50:54 Benefits of gaming to buy consoles.
1:52:18 Floatplane QOL features & motivation.
1:54:32 Why Colton is always fired.
1:56:08 Do LTT employees get discount on merch?
1:58:28 DOS gaming PCs build in the future.
1:58:42 LTT RGB merch idea.
1:58:58 Linux-like challenge with Apple.
1:59:38 Linus on Beat Saber technique.
2:00:06 Selling YouTube videos for revenues.
2:02:52 Recommendations for rack-mount gaming
2:03:22 Linus's Epson projector.
2:04:22 Outro.
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