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Mar 28, 2022 • 2h 6min
SUCK IT BIG TECH - WAN Show March 25, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
2:28 Topic #1 - EU's Digital Markets Act
5:32 Rules of the Act & possible issues
9:14 Safe store alternatives, date access
11:57 Effect of the act on YouTube sponsors
14:17 No more self-preferencing, more access to app developers 16:54 Penalty fines
18:22 Which regulation is Linus & Luke waiting for, "government control"
21:15 Farming YouTubers, mixture of technology in farming
22:17 Maryland refuses Louis's right to repair bill
24:19 Linus's favorite regulation, Apple & Twitch costly payment
28:50 Apple's argument with Safari, more anti-consumer acts
31:57 Topic #2 - Microsoft & Okta hacked, Lapsus$ arrests
33:14 Okta resetting credentials, hacked source codes & doxxed teen
36:24 Topic #3 - Fake profiles AI detector
40:31 Possible issues with machine learning
41:53 Sponsors
44:40 LTTStore patterned towels, hair scrunchies
51:46 Merch Messages #1
52:23 Upcoming LTTStore products & LTT projects
54:24 LTTStore backpack stock notif, stock issues, LTT investment
1:06:26 New positions for the labs
1:08:26 Intel's T-series on custom builds
1:09:12 LMG programming languages
1:09:47 Topic #3 - Intel's next gen PSU cable standards
1:11:13 RTX 3090 Ti wattage & MSI card leaked
1:12:43 ATX12VO, energy regulations & water cooling
1:15:50 Triple rad setups for Intel, discussing Intel CPU pricing
1:17:31 Graphic cards getting cheaper, checking the RTX 3070 Ti
1:21:54 Topic #4 - Ukraine gets funds from Museum NFTs
1:24:13 Gifted tokens pulled back, other forms of donations
1:25:16 Topic #5 - Riley stars in Startenders VR Quest 2
1:27:14 Topic #6 - LTT's how to build a PC
1:29:20 Merch Messages #2
1:30:14 Changing the accent of the LTTStore screwdriver
1:32:00 Fixing a mineral oil PC
1:32:44 Remote support choices for parents
1:35:10 LTTStore backpack protection from water spills
1:36:16 Apple's SSD controller on the motherboard
1:37:30 Protection for the staff, unionization & Youtube Creators
1:41:50 Switching outputs for consoles
1:42:56 Most loved & hated pre-2000 tech
1:44:43 Why do core clock decrease as core count increase?
1:45:44 Planned theatre for Floatplane
1:47:01 Another "Reading Mean Comments" video, Linus prank
1:47:19 Turning a home into a "smart home"
1:48:00 LTTStore backpack fitting the Steam Deck
1:48:46 Reason behind LTT's short intro
1:49:45 Linus's thought on Samsung's display technology
1:51:24 Solar power scarce information
1:52:32 Linus's parental controls
1:55:30 Steam Deck versus Aya Neo
1:58:28 Joe Rogan's "podcast" ft. Linus laughing hard
2:01:05 Linus imitating a French accent
2:02:12 Floatplane's service
2:04:14 Luke's take on the VIMEO drama
2:04:56 Security camera & driver suggestions
2:05:43 Lab's current mission
2:06:35 Outro
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Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 52min
Apple Lied! - WAN Show March 18, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 -- NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:02 Intro
1:28 Topic #1 - Apple Mac Studio's lack of upgrades
3:12 Additional SSD slot, Linus's security concerns
6:02 iPhone users VS Mac Studio users on the voice meter
7:50 Apple soldering chips & supply management issues
11:02 Marques's video on the Mac Studio
12:04 Anthony's Mac Studio teardown, Linus confused at Apple
14:54 Ridiculosity of Apple's hard-wiring
18:46 Anthony on MacRumors removing their PSA article
21:24 Verge's editor-in-chief on removable cable
25:02 Apple's monitor, trying to twist the cable off
26:46 LTT's Apple product is not an engineering unit
28:14 Linus succeeds in removing the cable, observations
31:32 Why would Apple waste human power with this?
33:06 LTTStore's embedded videos, screwdriver design
39:48 LTTStore backpack's capacity & showcase video
41:46 Merch Messages #1
41:58 Linus's propitiatory house systems
42:26 Decently priced sound system
45:48 GPU business suggestions, costs of headcount
48:48 Automating sponsor spots
50:14 Topic #2 - Million dollar unboxing idea, PB server
52:02 Equipment provided by sponsors
55:58 Lack of retail price on parts
58:42 Sponsors
1:01:46 Topic #3 - XBOX Cloud Gaming beta ft chill Linus
1:03:22 Are cloud services worth it? Does the Deck make it compelling?
1:06:50 Topic #4 - AMD confirms 5800X3D is not OCable
1:07:43 AMD promises future chips to OC, pricing
1:08:34 Cache requirements & CPU overclocking
1:09:28 Announced CPUs, idea of modified BIOS
1:11:08 Topic #5 - Warehouse fiber already down
1:13:12 Stealth burying armored cables
1:15:06 Discussing microtrenching, game "sewers"
1:18:06 Topic #6 - Dr Disrespect's Midnight Society game
1:21:08 Founder pass "chance" to apply
1:22:58 Changes in the trend of purchases
1:25:34 Writer meltdown on NFT development
1:26:21 Topic #7 - YouTube Vanced shut down
1:28:07 Summarizing YT Vanced, discussing NFT monetization
1:30:30 What new features can YouTube have?
1:32:10 Topic #8 - Nvidia leak update
1:33:02 Insider information on "stealing" corporate IPs
1:37:06 Topic #9 - Windows 11 "experimental" ad banner
1:37:40 Merch Messages #2
1:37:54 Alder Lake stability versus Raptor Lake
1:39:52 Floatplane IPs video idea ft Luke
1:41:12 Computer building race between LMG staff
1:41:52 Routing multiple home racked PCs to access points
1:43:18 Most and least favorite part of the job
1:44:40 Samsung battery random draining
1:45:31 New smartwatch suggestion
1:47:38 Creator warehouse issues
1:49:30 LTTStore stock notification
1:50:06 Amount of videos Linus stars in per week
1:50:55 Outro
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Mar 14, 2022 • 2h 21min
Windows On Steam Deck - WAN Show March 11, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 --- NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:02 Intro
1:47 Topic #1 - Windows driver support on Steam Deck
3:36 Discussing LTT videos regarding Steam Deck software
8:02 Pros and cons of Valve providing Windows drivers
11:24 Installation & hardware issues
13:15 General Windows usage
14:36 Performance, compatibility, translation & dual boot
19:54 Issues with SteamOS, HZD aim assist on the Deck
23:54 Steam Deck's acoustic issues, odd device issues
29:18 "Reviewed" Steam games from another company's perspective
34:28 LTTStore's "Bonus Bin" new feature
37:58 Merch Messages #1
38:04 10 GB UniFi gear
41:07 Entry setups in the next decade
43:06 Origin of the "Twitch sucks" viewpoint
44:11 Unboxed Therapy, VPN types, P2P & data encryption
52:58 Calling Dan on costs to get IPv4 addresses
56:28 Topic #2 - "Metaverse" is the new marketing term
58:10 LinusMetaverseGroup, VTubing
1:00:26 Budgeting change within LMG, leaving com bubble
1:03:02 NIBS , metaverse issues & "restaurant"
1:08:38 "Competing" platforms, xkcd summarizing metaverse
1:13:06 Topic #3 - CrossCode in the Ukraine Support Bundle
1:16:34 Sponsors
1:19:42 Topic #4 - Apple's new Mac Studio desktop
1:20:01 Interesting GPU merging by M1 Ultra
1:25:54 Mac Pro is yet to be replaced, models pricing
1:26:35 New 27" standalone display & options
1:27:39 iPhone SE new features, iPad Air with M1 & entertainment
1:29:04 Topic #5 - Artesian Builds shuts down, fires 50 people
1:33:04 Steve responds to the shutdown, aids employees
1:39:16 Topic #6 - AMD first 3D cache Ryzen chip
1:40:28 AMD disabling overclocking on 5800X3D
1:41:28 Topic #7 - Limewire revived and changed
1:42:14 NFT marketplace & roadmap
1:46:01 Merch Messages #2
1:46:07 LTTStore "lifestyle" future merch ideas
1:46:49 Linus discusses Anthony Linux channel
1:51:16 LTTStore "NFT" badge
1:54:46 Strawpoll: is the forum profile picture an NFT
1:58:38 Reason behind limited display brightness
2:00:21 NASA & CSA collaboration idea, viewership issues
2:06:34 Linus despises making ads
2:07:46 Where to start with making content
2:09:28 Linus's most regretful takes & videos
2:12:34 Biggest regret, Computex tradition & different culture
2:15:06 Codes on LTTStore limited CPU Stealth
2:15:56 Replacing Deck's SSD, LTTStore backpack idea
2:17:38 Possible LMG VTubing
2:17:50 LTTStore new staff & talking stock
2:18:22 Tips for small tech content creator
2:19:28 PCPartPicker & TigerDirect
2:20:54 Outro
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Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 48min
Never Hate On Your Community - WAN Show March 4, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
0:55 Intro
1:22 Linus does not count Twitch as a community
1:53 Topic #1 - Artesian Builds & Kiapia drama
3:21 Explaining giveaway program
7:13 Linus's story on Christmas giveaway
10:44 Community backlash
13:40 Linus lasts a week without controversy
15:19 JayzTwoCents built Kiapia a PC
15:58 PC tech communities stick together
16:58 Topic #2 - Nintendo removes videos of Yuzu run on Steam Deck
18:53 Modded Switch ROM dumping & legal piracy
21:10 Nintendo & yuzu emulator videos take-down discussion
24:44 Fair use, dumping ROMs on Steam Deck, discussing emulators
29:27 Roblox Corp is worth more than Nintendo
31:45 Linus explains Nintendo's reasoning
33:07 Gabe delivering Decks, Linus's experience with Deck
35:02 Talking games: Horizon ZD, Zelda BotD, Horizon FW
48:36 Sponsors
50:56 LTTStore new colored cable ties
51:58 Linus was late due to Sarah's new streaming setup
54:09 Topic #3 - Tech industry actions against Russia
55:22 LMG is no longer working with Russia or Belarus
56:48 Russian Rubel falling, Russian stock market closed
57:18 Russia blocking websites, Starlink in Ukraine
58:03 Roscosmos threatening SpaceX to shut down ISS
59:22 Russians, the people, are NOT "Russia"
1:00:37 Topic #4 - Nvidia hacked, 1 TB data leak
1:02:02 References to code chips & credentials in leak
1:04:03 DLSS source code leak
1:05:47 Topic #5 - Epic games buys Bandcamp, BC Fridays
1:09:23 Topic #6 - Rivian backlash for pre-order price
1:13:48 Merch Messages
1:14:00 SAM effect on AMD RX GPUs
1:15:01 Steam Deck with external hubs, M2 holder
1:15:45 Linus recommends waiting on buying GPUs
1:16:30 Thoughts on Pokemon
1:19:08 Destiny 2 banning Deck players, Deck & Windows
1:23:20 Pokemon idea
1:25:35 Color calibration drift for cameras
1:26:35 LTTStore backpack plans & most exciting feature
1:28:04 Vault restoration, SteamOS on AYA & ONEX
1:31:02 Floatplane as ticket-based music streaming
1:31:46 Devices being "fast enough" for consumers
1:33:28 Thunderbolt dock worth
1:34:38 Windows requirement to log-in bypassed
1:35:32 Sea of Stars, Steam Deck game experience
1:39:36 Why LTTStore woman merch lacks logos
1:47:20 Outro
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Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 23min
Steam Deck: What I Didn't Say In My Review - WAN Show February 25, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 -- NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:28 Intro
1:54 Strawpoll - Pre-order Steam Deck e-mail
3:05 Linus not planning to get controversial
3:28 Topic #1 - Steam Deck release
4:15 Deck's pros & cons, Luke tests it live
10:03 Linus praises Steam's commitment
14:03 Linus's experience, Midnight voice chat
21:02 Strawpoll freezes, Steam's influence
27:29 Q1 reservation group, Deck video notes
32:40 Game engine shows artifacts
35:28 Discussing future developer support
37:55 Luke's thoughts & plans for the Deck
39:44 Sponsors
43:08 Valve reportedly thinking of Steam Deck 2
44:14 Linus contacting AYANEO
46:51 Topic #2 - Russia-Ukraine war may worsen chip shortage
49:19 Topic #3- Nvidia compromised by cyber attacks
50:41 Topic #4- Trump's "Truth Social" plagiarized logo
52:48 Downside of the application
53:38 Topic #5 - Facebook partially blocked in Russia
54:30 Russian defence database on Twitter
56:45 Linus trying to get on the hub
58:34 LTTStore AM4 CPU Pillow
1:01:32 Merch Messages #1
1:01:48 Discussing what to change on techs
1:03:26 Windows 11 & productivity on the Deck
1:04:22 LTTStore Privateer shirt design downloadable
1:07:02 Model M, Luke dislikes brown keys
1:09:46 GPU bodypillow & filling merch idea
1:10:46 Linus's & Luke's songs playlist
1:13:02 Kid books, Linus writes in spreadsheets
1:17:52 Topic #6 - Sony's PSVR 2
1:19:26 Topic #7 - AI art is not copyright protected
1:21:28 Merch Messages #2
1:21:34 What Linus is excited about with the lab
1:22:31 Shop Pay does not show Merch Message option
1:23:18 Bundling shirts idea
1:24:10 Outro
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Feb 21, 2022 • 2h 32min
Valve's Making Everyone Else Look Bad - WAN Show February 18, 2022
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE - Timestamps will be slightly off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
2:39 Intro
3:36 Topic #1 - Steam Deck's ease of repair
9:14 Linus's experience with Index & out-of-warranty repairs
16:04 Valve working with iFixIt, Linus & NCIX tubing
22:04 LTTStore colored privateer t-shirt
30:28 LTTStore cropped sweatshirt, size preview
35:20 Topic #2 - Nintendo shutting down old stores
43:58 Future of LMG, EBITDA, company lifetime, LMG staff
59:30 Sponsors
1:01:56 Luke discusses NYT's abundance of ads
1:08:19 Merch Messages #1
1:25:24 Topic #3 - Windows 11 setup requires an account
1:27:21 Privateer shirts hit 420 sales
1:28:16 Windows features notes, parental lock
1:36:25 Topic #4 - Disney "house" in Rancho Mirage
1:41:16 Topic #5 - Apple SSD issues with M1
1:45:52 Topic #6 - TechTechPotato leaves AnandTech
1:49:44 Strawpoll - rug pull to fund the lab
1:52:13 Merch Messages #2
1:52:36 LTTStore screwdriver adapter & showcase
1:58:46 Cleaning laptop screen & keyboard
2:01:38 UFD Tech Newegg scandal
2:03:22 Nintendo Switch emulation
2:04:48 LTTStore archive idea, UV reactive paint
2:05:45 PC or no PC LED wall screen, LTTStore lunchbag
2:12:30 Framework mini-update, LTTStore kids toy & magnets
2:16:00 LTTStore wag pet hoodie
2:22:52 How labs will work, Linus lately letting loose
2:30:02 LTTStore backpack shaper discussion
2:32:43 Outro
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Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 51min
Newegg... More Like Rotten Egg! - WAN Show February 11, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps will be slightly off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:42 Intro
2:11 Topic #1 - Newegg Open-box issue update
4:32 Is this situation illegal?
6:17 Different RMA scenarios, possible deniability
13:38 Where to buy computer hardware now?
14:56 Paul's Hardware calling to discuss RMA process
21:26 How did Newegg miss the RMA sticker?
27:02 Should motherboards cost a few extra dollars?
30:42 Linus & Paul planning to go to COMPUTEX 2022
31:57 LTTStore Couchripper Pillows
33:28 What to do about Newegg? Is this boycott worth it?
35:23 LMG Sponsor Discussion feedback on forums
37:08 Merch Messages #1
37:44 Shady companies that rehabilitated
40:30 Best first custom keyboard build
41:01 Linus goals talk with Yvonne, taking breaks
50:58 Sponsor - ID Agent
52:25 Sponsor - MSI
53:10 Sponsor - MechanicalKeyboards
53:46 Topic #2 - Best Buy Totaltech controversy
55:24 Chat trying to explain
56:50 Benefits of the membership
57:54 Not able to buy different SKUs
59:50 Linus discusses Steam Deck & Nintendo Switch
1:07:09 Topic #3 - Nvidia failing to acquire ARM
1:07:58 If LMG should be public
1:09:30 LTTCoin & cryptocurrency
1:18:02 Topic #4 - Kioxia's contaminated NAND chips
1:19:36 Topic #5 - Apple's Tap to Pay
1:21:58 Merch Messages #2
1:22:28 Thoughts on the app-based trend
1:23:20 LTTStore 3090 "Tie", leather holster idea
1:25:20 LTTStore backpack new revision, color & capacity
1:34:34 Valve rumors of new headset
1:36:06 LTTStore screwdriver bits holster custom colors
1:37:02 Transparency
1:38:12 OLED smartphone VS monitor/TV burn-ins
1:45:22 New PC generation upgrade, Pixel & Note
1:47:00 Steam Deck coloring & screen etching
1:47:40 Video ideas on more accessible devices
1:50:52 Outro
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Feb 7, 2022 • 2h 4min
They Almost Got Away With It! - WAN Show February 04, 2022
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE - Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:32 Intro
2:00 Topic #1 - Gamer Nexus Newegg return issues
2:30 Steam Deck live tease
4:50 Linus planning to run Steam Deck for a month
7:10 Discussing the Newegg return claims, RMA issues
14:02 Possibilities for missed open-box damages
19:44 Does Newegg run a scam? Whose burden is this?
23:40 Gamer Nexus fans boycotting, store monopoly
27:33 Linus's conversation with ASUS on motherboards
29:46 Amazon is not a great technology store
33:06 Other technology companies listed by chat
37:48 Linus reaching out for similar experience
39:42 Topic #2 - Sony acquires Destiny's Bungie for 36B
43:16 Speculations behind reason of purchase
44:48 Sponsor - Grid Studio
46:55 Sponsor - Graphus
47:34 Sponsor - Squarespace
48:36 Topic #3 - Facebook value drops by $232B
50:14 Other stock values & past examples of FB values
51:22 Is Facebook dying? & "The Palace"
54:45 Second Life, VR Chat
57:50 Linus scammed via a bad statement
1:00:00 Merch Message Reply
1:02:34 LTTStore Controller & Computer plushies w/ code
1:04:16 Dropped shares & company value discussion
1:10:44 LMG's cost of hire, issue with being rich
1:15:12 Spending & investments for a rich person
1:19:28 Linus's house mortgage, Vancouver housing prices
1:26:31 "Eat the rich," Linus calls Jake "Geoff"
1:27:42 Merch Messages
1:28:26 Open bench maintenance
1:30:38 RX 580's value in 2022, upgradability discussion
1:32:19 Principles behind designing case air flow
1:34:22 Motorcycles content, 3D printed construction
1:37:10 Newer mainstream CPUs, Linus didn't buy phones
1:42:12 Portable audio players, TrueNAS VS Unraid
1:44:05 Sofa with speaker, Sam Zeloof, blind aid products
1:47:01 LTTStore screwdriver bit loaders, Linus's house update
1:50:26 Warehouse newsletter: USB-_Crap_ signal integrity
1:53:26 Screwdriver material, testing Steam Deck on Windows
1:54:20 LTT lab validating LMG tech products
1:55:26 Motherboard suggestions, LTT mice/keyboards
1:58:42 Software side lab benchmarks, non-terrestrial ISPs
2:01:22 Rack mount PC, list of Linus's house tech cost
2:04:42 Outro
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Jan 31, 2022 • 2h 40min
r/PCMasterRace Hates Me... - WAN Show January 28, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
0:00 Chapters
1:56 Intro
2:28 Topic #1 - PCMasterRace "exposes" Linus out of context
3:10 Summary of the controversy
5:32 Linus following up in replies
9:08 Responses to Linus on Twitter and his rebuttals
23:14 Tweets getting deleted after Linus replies
27:08 LTTStore plaid flannel shirt
29:38 Topic #2 - Nvidia pulls out ARM merge
31:34 Short-term VS long-term, FTC winning the lawsuit
34:52 Nintendo's position, Switch most sold
37:36 "Ethical piracy"
45:25 Sponsor
47:56 Topic #3 - Intel wins EU anti-trust fine
49:54 "Court of Common Sense"
51:37 Summary of case & appeal
52:08 Alphabet sued, Google VS DuckDuckGo, "ethical piracy"
56:15 Linus's response towards YouTube comments
59:44 Logic behind the way ad segments are
1:05:01 Topic #4 - YouTube considering NFTs
1:07:45 Linus updates his take on NFTs
1:12:02 XBOX gold controller, Linus's pool & solar panels
1:15:54 LTTStore tote bag
1:22:26 Topic #5 - Ubisoft's Hyper Scape shutting down
1:26:40 PAX booths
1:30:52 MMO's combined with VR
1:31:22 Topic #6 - RTX 3050 & RX 6500XT stock discussion
1:32:26 Linus's experience with PowerColor & Sapphire
1:36:01 Merch Messages
1:36:20 Labs testing for mousepads & audio components
1:37:36 Linus's Volt pros and cons, Rimac Nevera
1:47:12 Sleep vs shutting down, Linus has ADHD, flunked school
1:50:21 Linus's home projector, YouTube Vanced, home content
1:58:12 Linus overspending habit, Rimac & Taycan
2:07:56 Samsung & Sony phones, AT&T's 25-5GB
2:10:43 Lab validifying cables, G Suite legacy
2:13:48 UPS & power strip, favorite shows, Luke & chairs
2:18:44 Steam Deck, computer components discussion
2:24:50 Early internet exposure & Linus's social media life
2:31:30 YouTube watch history, office vlog idea
2:32:15 Linus idea of music benchmarks, topics pressure
2:33:02 Scalpers, thoughts on elderly how-to's
2:36:34 VR headsets, Nvidia fab capacity
2:39:00 6600XT vs 6600 for value
2:39:18 Outro ft Linus & Luke infinite no u
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Jan 24, 2022 • 2h 7min
Microsoft/Activision Deal: We Can't Agree! - WAN Show January 21, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
0:00 Chapters
1:03 Intro
1:31 Topic #1 - Microsoft's acquisition of Activision
4:44 Luke's take of the positive side
8:50 Linus's rebuttal of the negative side
10:36 Fears of Microsoft monopoly, effects on multiplayer
18:00 Sony VS Xbox duopoly, Xbox Game Pass advantages
23:17 Sony's "Spartacus" Game Pass, Nintendo's Back Up service
25:35 Sony's memory stick, Xbox series S/X VS PS4/PS5
26:53 LTTStore's non-zipper processor hoodie
29:05 Topic #2: Lenovo vendor locks AMD processors via PSB
30:03 CPUs brick once fuse blows, enabled by default
31:56 Anti-consumerism or badly implemented? Discussing e-waste
35:02 [TRIGGER WARNING] Blizzard's "Cosby Suite"
36:20 Sponsor - MechanicalKeyboards
37:26 Sponsor - Freshbooks
38:11 Sponsor - Seasonic
38:44 Clearing opinions on AMD's PSB, remastered games
43:34 Merch Messages #1
43:52 Stopping GPU sag
44:50 Linus interpreting American Sign Language
48:29 Government reform thoughts for tech industry
49:18 AMD's CPU vs GPU innovative roadmap
50:35 Not all LMG employees are techies, Linus idea of trolling
52:33 Cables signal degradation shielded VS unshielded video idea
53:41 Tel Aviv LTT videos, Bill Gates buying lands
55:14 Game development & SSD expectations
56:56 Topic #3 - AMD's Anti-4GB VRAM post deleted after 6500XT
58:32 Better than nothing, functional & in stock
1:00:16 Specifications, APU usage explains the lack of decoding
1:03:29 Removal of anti-4GB post, graphics card & hardware demand
1:07:26 Topic #4 - NFT overtakes cryptocurrency after crashing
1:10:08 Twitter NFT profile pictures on iOS
1:12:06 NFTs are cosmetics that people value
1:18:40 ThinkGeek bought by Gamestop
1:20:30 Topic #5 - Samsung's Exynos 2200 SoC RDNA2
1:21:32 Topic #6 - Valve verifies games that work on Steam Deck
1:23:21 Merch Messages #2
1:23:28 LTTStore's free items, GPU wasteland postcard for labs
1:24:55 Linus's take on data science content
1:25:55 Linus & Luke regret mining prior to BTC explosion
1:27:17 Right to repair laws on Canada follows America's
1:28:28 LTTStore CPU pillow dirt smell from alpaca fur
1:29:16 Game development for LMG labs, Floatplane notifications
1:32:04 4K TV vs monitor for gamers, LTTStore screwdrivers
1:33:22 Shirt stretching, Twitch staff leaving & unprofitability
1:36:03 LTTStore's RGB diode T-Shirt, labs audio space & roadmap
1:39:40 LTTStore's new desk configurator for mousepads
1:42:38 Crypto crashing & GPU upgradability, DIY channel idea
1:44:16 LTTStore screwdriver price, LTT in Cuba, labs ideas
1:49:22 LTTStore screwdriver design
1:52:46 US shipping & taxes, variable refresh rate on Sony TVs
1:59:56 Front-end early development for Floatplane
2:01:34 LTTStore's upcoming waffle shirt, delayed shipments
2:04:15 Outro
2:04:49 YouTube Superchats still not fixed
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