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Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 56min
Razer Got CAUGHT! - WAN Show January 14, 2022
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0:00 - Chapters
0:53 - Intro
1:15 - FloatLuke & Linus's computer issues
3:13 - Topic #1 - Razer Zephyr's N95 false ratings
5:10 - Razer representatives allegedly not refunding
6:28 - Linus's experience with Razer's switches
11:08 - Razer removing N95 marketing
14:06 - Topic #2 - Nvidia releases new RTX cards
16:08 - New gen is 50% more expensive than last decade gen
19:30 - Currency & materialism inflation
22:15 - Teen Luke's rule of thumb, consoles & phone pricing
26:13 - Software revenues, Apple dictates the norms, companies follow suit
33:28 - Merch Messages #1
33:58 - LTTStore - "Expensive Edition" CPU pillow
36:38 - Apple agent calls Luke, IAP fee, flagged app e-mail
43:40 - FloatLuke moment
45:39 - Sponsor - Zoho CRM
46:27 - Sponsor - Squarespace
47:28 - Sponsor - Secretlab
48:04 - Topic #3 - White House's tech summit & corporate actions
51:16 - Donating to open-source software
53:29 - Merch Messages custom color
56:27 - Private softwares, community-made add-ons & spam filter
58:23 - Merch Messages #2
59:50 - Linus's retirement update, burning out, merch & lab
1:06:59 - MNT Reform ARM-based laptop, Alternatives to CS workflow
1:10:02 - LTX planning halted due to COVID outbreaks
1:11:40 - iPhone SE3, Linus discusses LMG branding
1:16:52 - CAT8 versus CAT6A for home gaming & encoding
1:21:40 - Topic #4 - Wordle game rip-offs drama
1:22:57 - Topic #5 - Sony ramps up Playstation 4 production
1:25:22 - Topic #6 - Cryptocurrency mining on cars
1:28:15 - Tesla S owner running Ant miner
1:30:14 - Norton bundling crypto miner with the antivirus
1:31:15 - Merch Messages #3
1:54:13 - Outro
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Jan 10, 2022 • 2h 27min
Why so shy Nvidia? - WAN Show January 7, 2022
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
0:00 - Chapters
2:29 - Intro
3:04 - Merch messages going wild, WAN Sweatpants
4:52 - Topic #1 - Nvidia's CES 2022
5:15 - RTX 3090 Ti specifications, "Tie" discussion
14:12 - Merch message calling out Linus abbreviating
15:09 - RTX 3050 discussion, impact on budget builds
17:12 - New Floatplane features, new creators
20:11 - Topic #2 - Intel's CES 2022
20:28 - Arc Alchemist, 12th Gen KS & non-K specifications
22:16 - AMD's 5800X3D, heated competition
27:46 - Comparing upgrading CPUs today to the past
32:04 - Topic #3 - BMW's color-changing car
33:38 - E-ink display discussion
37:32 - CES 2022 thoughts
38:59 - Sponsor - Squarespace
39:25 - Sponsor - Mint Mobile
40:48 - Topic #4 - Linus mentions NCIX's carrier plan
42:18 - Sponsor - Freshbooks accounting
43:10 - Jake's experience with mobile carriers
43:47 - Topic #5 - Wi-Fi 6 release 2
45:27 - Summarizing USB & HDMI controversy
50:45 - Merch Messages
51:14 - Educating technology & issues with it
57:57 - VR projects to hope for
58:58 - LMG's video resolution, reason behind downgrading
1:00:40 - LTTStore - Backpack pricing, screwdriver, underwear
1:07:31 - LTTStore - Backpack & waterproof jacket showcase, socks
1:15:15 - LTTStore - Winter stealth bottle
1:16:48 - Halo Infinite on AYA NEO
1:23:10 - LTTStore support ticket overflowing, labs discussion
1:27:41 - Discussing future technology projects
1:30:59 - NCIX's management & cash flow, WAN sweatpants & more LTTStore
1:38:57 - LMG staff highlight video idea, meet the team videos
1:39:46 - Google losing patent case, paying royalty
1:44:52 - Luke's Software Discoveries (LSD), Linux vs Windows install
1:47:41 - LTT's Samsung QD-OLED video, Linus didn't know it's sponsored
2:05:21 - Quick firing Merch Messages
2:25:24 - Outro
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Jan 3, 2022 • 1h 32min
Alexa's Been NOT NICE - WAN Show December 31, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to switch in sponsors)
0:00 - Chapters
1:01 - Intro
1:26 - Anthony returns from flight
2:10 - Topic #1 - Alexa's "penny outlet" challenge
4:10 - Amazon's response, Linus & Luke past stories
12:31 - Topic #2 - Asus starts recalling Z690 Maximus Hero boards
15:48 - LTT's video on best used CPU to buy
18:07 - Merch Messages #1
19:56 - Topic #3 - TikTok is the world's most popular site
21:42 - Luke's & Linus's thoughts on TikTok
23:09 - Linus planning to collaborate with Kallmekris
26:58 - Merch Messages #2
46:33 - Sponsors
48:44 - Topic #4 - Asus's DDR5 to DDR4 memory convertor.
51:57 - Topic #5 - Samsung's PM1743 PCIe 5.0 SSD on 12th gen Intel
53:55 - XPG's USB-C mouse with an integrated 1 TB SSD
56:42 - Topic #6 - Samsung's leaked Galaxy S22 Ultra
1:04:23 - Merch Messages #3
1:30:10 - Outro
1:31:18 - LTTStore magnetic screwdriver
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Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 42min
RadioShack Returns - WAN Show December 24, 2021
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0:00 - Chapters
1:08 - Intro
1:56 - Topic #1 - RadioShack returns in crypto form
5:12 - RADIO token is NOT the original RadioShack
8:36 - Memories of RadioShack
12:00 - Topic #2 - NVMe SSD for audiophiles
14:55 - Linus dissects how this SSD works
17:31 - Difficulties with buying audiophile devices
20:05 - Topic #3 - Tasty TV, a TV with flavor
22:28 - Discussing & comparing with Cilia
26:02 - Topic #4 - Battlefield 2042 performing terribly
28:29 - Merch Messages #1
45:48 - Sponsor - Seasonic's PSUs
46:45 - Sponsor - Altium's PCB design software
47:26 - Sponsor - CubeCoders's AMP management
50:03 - Topic #5 - AMD's rumored Threadripper PRO
56:52 - YouTube dislike add-on, YouTube Vanced & ads
1:00:32 - Topic #6 - Companies dropping out of in-person CES
1:02:16 - Topic #7 - Rumors of Intel selling binned 12900KS's
1:06:38 - LTTStore limited edition desk pad & pin
1:08:20 - Topic #8 - Intel's Arc GPUs passes beta phase
1:12:06 - Topic #9 - HDMI 21a with SBTM
1:13:13 - Merch Messages #2
1:40:48 - Outro
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Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 38min
TikTok Is a Restaurant Now... - WAN Show December 17, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:18] Intro.
[1:48] Topic #1: TikTok's virtual restaurants.
4:56 LTT LAN Center, discussing LAN gaming.
16:14 TikTok's "trending dishes."
18:42 Linus mom's lettuce story, LinusLunchTips.
[24:20] Topic #2: HDMI 2.0 was actually 2.1.
25:14 HDMI pulled a USB with as much confusion.
27:54 HDMI 2.1 features, responses from media.
33:45 Renaming cables & certification, LTT lab.
36:42 Linus ignores awards.
[37:53] Sponsors.
[40:01] LTTStore new merch.
[41:41] Topic #3: Dell's Concept Luna.
42:56 Summarizing the project.
46:16 Dell's purpose, device blueprints.
50:56 Luna is a concept, not a guarantee.
53:08 Extra discussion, ease of upgradability.
[55:56] Topic #4: Microsoft teaming up with iFixit.
58:55 Microsoft ghosting Linus.
[1:01:22] Topic #5: TikTok Live uses OBS code.
[1:04:55] Topic #6: Them necklaces are BAD.
[1:09:32] Topic #7: Dislike add-on.
1:12:42 Linus's usage.
[1:18:30] Merch Messages.
[1:47:22] Topic #8: Floatplane iOS app released, Google Play rant.
[1:56:29] Topic #9: Luke abandoned on a mountain during HighLANder.
[2:09:41] More Merch Messages.
[2:37:49] Outro.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 32min
YouTube Rewind is Back and You CAN'T Dislike It! - WAN Show December 10, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:11] Intro.
[2:11] Topic #1: Nvidia's RTX 2060 12 GB paper launch.
3:06 Availability, pricing comparisons & performance.
[8:05] Topic #2: The Game Awards 2021.
10:32 Awards given with titles mentioned.
13:16 Linus's take on It Takes Two.
25:02 Best multiplayer game.
28:48 Game of the Year.
[33:29] Sponsors.
33:42 Freshbooks accounting.
34:32 Build Redux PC builder.
35:06 Anker's "right gift" quiz.
[43:26] The Lab renovation.
[49:00] Topic #3: Matrix Awakens on Unreal Engine 5.
[50:02] Topic #4: Ubisoft's NFT Quartz video unlisted.
51:48 Dislikes discussion & extension.
[52:32] Topic #5: Escape2021, YouTube Rewind live alternative.
55:44 Suspicious timing of dislikes removal.
57:18 Dislike extension relying on cached data.
[59:41] Merch Messages.
[1:30:06] Outro.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 38min
The Government is SUING NVIDIA? - WAN Show December 3, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE - Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:02] Intro.
[1:32] Topic #1: FTC sues Nvidia, stops Arm merging.
5:14 Linus's follow-up video idea.
7:09 Linus rants about Windows, discusses video notes.
11:32 RISC-V vs ARM.
[13:32] Topic #2: Pixel 6 refuses to charge via cheap cables.
[16:22] LTTStore's sweacket.
[17:58] Topic #3: Nvidia's rumored 40XX series in 2022.
21:24 Reported specs & wattage of the series.
22:35 Intel's Arc series rumors.
25:26 "New" microphone arms.
[26:31] LTTStore's sweacket shipping & MI newsletter.
[29:22] Topic #4: Interesting applicants for LMG.
[31:44] Sponsors ft more technical difficulties.
32:14 ID Agent's BullPhish ID agent.
33:23 TEAMGROUP's holiday sales & gaming PC giveaway.
34:06 MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wifi motherboard.
[35:22] Topic #5: Microsoft Edge's "Zip" payment.
39:06 Financing will not justify debt.
[40:12] Topic #6: Floatplane development issues on iOS.
[45:29] Topic #7: Halo Infinite release.
46:06 Linus's home work progress.
48:46 Progression system & cosmetics.
[52:10] Merch messages.
[1:28:44] LTTStore cloth like colors & hair scrunchies.
[1:39:04] Outro.
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Nov 29, 2021 • 2h 1min
PC Gaming is Officially the BEST! - WAN Show November 26, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be slightly off due to sponsor change)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:29] Intro.
[1:59] Topic #1: PC wins Best Gaming Hardware.
3:32 Comparing PCs with consoles.
7:54 Dark Souls wins Ultimate Game of All Time.
11:55 Other candidates for the award.
17:06 Linus's & Luke's "best" of genres.
[29:34] Topic #2: Tesla records YOU.
31:33 Tesla using non-validated self-driving.
34:15 Inaccurate promises by Tesla.
[39:24] LTTStore Black Friday deals.
[40:42] Sponsors ft technical difficulties.
41:03 Ridge Wallet.
41:42 Secretlab chairs.
43:00 Humio dashboard logging.
[48:50] Topic #3: GPU prices increasing again.
51:00 Samsung's potential 3nm chips.
[53:24] Topic #4: iBuyPower & Gamers Nexus.
57:26 A terrible deal is NOT a lie.
58:54 Linus's experience with rebadged GPUs.
[1:03:05] Topic #5: Qualcomm's exclusivity deal ending in 2022.
1:05:09 Linux topic, Windows is better at gaming than Linux.
1:10:32 SteamOS 3.0 & arch-based distros.
1:14:53 The intended point of the series.
1:19:28 Candy Crush, PUPs in Windows.
[1:20:24] LTTStore leak #1: LTT backpack.
[1:24:46] Ayaneo 2021 Pro.
[1:28:24] Merch Messages.
[1:31:25] LTTStore leak #2: LTT stealth circuit deskpad
[2:01:28] Outro.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 49min
Apple Can Still Screw This Up - WAN Show November 19, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change):
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:49] Intro.
[2:18] Early Merch Messages.
[3:02] Topic #1: Apple's Self Service Repair.
5:38 Summarizing new service.
7:16 Was Apple forced into R2R?
10:44 Expectations & reality.
12:05 Louis Rossmann's response.
13:11 LTTStore gift cards.
15:46 Would repairability increase buyers?
18:30 SteamOS 3.0 & Linux challenge.
21:24 Linus cheats back into Windows.
[22:52] Topic #2: Streamlabs & OBS controversy.
25:00 Streamlabs copying Lightstream.
29:56 Is OBS in the right?
[30:54] Sponsors.
31:06 Ekster smart wallet.
31:58 Squarespace site builder.
32:40 Secretlab gaming chairs.
[33:16] Topic #3: Mystery box reveal.
34:55 Page & pricing.
35:28 Live unboxing.
43:04 Linus's overspending habits.
[48:22] Topic #4: TheNFTBay NFT piracy.
50:07 Showcasing website.
[51:54] Topic #5: Halo Infinite is back.
[1:02:33] Topic #6: The fall of Activision Blizzard.
[1:05:45] LTTStore newsletter.
[1:07:46] Merch Messages.
[1:10:13] Topic #7: Linus's house video discussion.
[1:21:00] LTTStore socks & WAN joggers.
[1:28:06] More Merch Messages.
[1:47:50] Outro.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 34min
YouTube Made a Huge Mistake - WAN Show November 12, 2021
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Timestamps: Courtesy of NoKi1119 (NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
[0:00] Chapters
[1:44] Intro
[2:13] Topic #1: Dislike count changes.
3:07 Reasons to justify the change.
6:20 Discussing comments moderation.
8:45 What YT could do better.
9:06 Different usages of dislikes.
14:06 Linus's take on dislikes moderating.
[33:16] Sponsors.
[--] Cont. Topic #1: Dislike count changes.
35:27 Linus will call to discuss the change.
[38:12] Topic #2: Linux challenge update.
42:06 Game compatibility.
45:08 "Windows: from the perspective of a Linux user" video idea.
48:10 OpenVPN on Linux VS Windows.
49:58 Issues with Xbox & Windows gaming.
[54:50] Topic #3: AMD's data center architectures.
[55:58] Topic #4: Microsoft "SE".
[56:45] LTTStore party shirt & newsletter.
[59:35] Merch Messages.
[1:05:28] Linus leaving.
[1:06:06] Merch Messages ft Luke.
[1:31:26] Outro
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