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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:

0:00 Chapters

1:34 Intro

2:00 Topic #1 - RESTRICT Act legislation update

2:49 Never mentioned TikTok, list of prohibited countries

3:59 Might ban VPN users, criminal penalties

5:28 Banning TikTok, France bans all recreational apps

6:18 Government worries, is this a threat to civilian liberty?

10:12 Luke on controlling media midwar & audible cyberattack

11:54 Linus on LTT's Flipper Zero video & security, Luke on Deathcon's demo

18:45 Luke's solution to streamers, Linus on "impulsive" crimes

25:05 Topic #2 - Publishers lawsuit against nonprofit Internet Archive

26:04 Luke's lifehack, HBG's & Internet Archive comments

27:51 Linus on libraries' unprofitability, Luke mentions Wayback Machine

30:56 Luke mentions musician interview, Linus on self-publishing & CDs

36:04 Linus's school history, nobody knew he was a YouTuber

40:24 Not everyone browse the net, Luke on not remembering music

45:18 LTTStore mystery waffle & Rackstuds, Luke on the product's wording

47:33 Honeywell's PTM7950 & Backpack carabiner update

53:30 Carabiner replacements, Luke calls "anti-repair" Linus out

1:01:22 Luke's swappable backpack zippers idea, Linus's "bruise on the arm"

1:04:40 Reasons behind the exclusive LTX designs, Linus & Luke on WiFi

1:08:52 Luke discusses using YKK's carabiner

1:10:38 LTTStore looking for suggestions & newsletter feedback

1:11:33 Steam Deck holder feedback

1:12:05 Merch Messages #1

1:13:20 Any restricted tech items you want to disassemble?

1:16:10 What gym bag does Linus use?

1:18:46 Topic #3 - Linus on paid reviews & affiliates

1:21:10 LTT backpack in Framework's video, discussing affiliate revenue.

1:24:12 Debating the disclosed affiliates program idea

1:35:54 The sketchiness of the affiliates market & its challenges

1:39:56 FP poll - Which LTX design to print?

1:42:35 Sponsors

1:45:48 Topic #4 - Australia debates mature rating for loot boxes

1:55:21 Topic #5 - Six-month pause on high level AI development

1:56:10 Linus points out Elon's inconsistency, Luke mentions OpenAI

2:03:28 Thoughts on the pause, existential crisis

2:07:20 Topic #6 - LTX 2023 creators ft. Dan discusses TechTubers

2:10:57 Topic #7 - Changes to Twitter Blue verification

2:16:58 Linus & Luke hardly use Twitter, internet monetization

2:21:48 Topic #8 - E3 2023 has been canceled yet again

2:25:50 Topic #9 - Inovelli's mmWave Occupancy Smart Switch

2:32:46 Nick messages Linus about having affiliates

2:34:48 Luke on the integrity of LTTStore, recalls Anker

2:37:22 Luke & Linus dislike marketing, Luke on making money

2:40:36 Linus's philosophy V.S. marketing, Luke on profits

2:47:06 Merch Messages #3

2:52:13 What would Linus or Luke get arrested for at 2 AM?

2:57:38 Something you want to talk about on stream that no one asked?

3:01:21 What is your favorite thing about Luke & Dan?

3:12:58 Do you think the size of LTT damages small tech channels?

3:23:08 LTTStore's Gone Phishin' is going away soon

3:27:56 Are there any roads you'd love to bike ride?

3:30:22 Does Linus still have his UV shrine aluminum case? ft. "Automated Scoring System"

3:55:29 LTTStore ARGB mouse pad? Same material for bits & shaft?

3:58:33 Have you ever downgraded on purpose?

4:00:47 What quantum computing can do with AI in the future?

4:02:02 Most & least scary part AI? Would Luke consider a parrot?

4:07:03 Did Luke change the chicken's seasoning? substitute for rice?

4:08:18 Is Linus planning to upgrade his Framework?

4:17:05 Luke's story on the red car that got him stuck on the bridge?

4:19:25 Any tech that you keep coming back to tinker with?

4:25:01 Outro

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