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Reddit confirms a content licensing deal with Google, granting direct API access for training data, rumored to be worth $60 million annually. OpenAI CEO noted as third largest Reddit shareholder. Deal sparks questions about privacy and data usage in AI training.
NVIDIA reaches a $2 trillion market cap, becoming the third company to do so after Apple and Microsoft. Concerns arise regarding future competition, as AI chip market faces shifts. NVIDIA's top competitors listed as Huawei, AMD, Amazon, Microsoft, and Broadcom, hinting at increased competition.
Legendary Honeywell PTM 7950 thermal pads now available for purchase, offering consistent cooling performance for CPUs and GPUs. While not cheap, these pads provide reliable results and are a valuable addition for enthusiasts and professionals seeking efficient thermal management.
An impressive wall display measuring around 170 feet wide by 30 feet tall created for gaming, including Microsoft Flight Simulator. While offering a different kind of immersion compared to VR, the giant screen provided a unique and engaging experience, allowing players to enjoy expansive vistas and exciting gameplay.
The PlayStation Portal has been hacked to run PSP games through the PPSSPP emulator. A Google security researcher demonstrated games like GTA 3, Tekken 6, and Minecraft running on the PlayStation Portal. The hack is not yet ready for release, but it showcases the potential to play various PlayStation Portable titles on the PlayStation Portal.
Microsoft announced that Xbox users can recalibrate thumbsticks on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One controllers, allowing players to fix calibration issues without needing support. This feature will also enable users to set up replacement thumbsticks independently. Additionally, Xbox exclusive games like Sea of Thieves, Hades, Grounded, and Fable: The Lost Chapters will be available on PS5, with the latter two coming to the Nintendo Switch, raising questions about platform exclusivity in the gaming industry.
Arrowhead Studios' CEO acknowledged server issues with new game Hell Divers 2, attributing them to insufficiently optimized backend code and the need for additional engineers. Players have been squatting AFK on servers, exacerbating the problems, leading to an upcoming patch addressing this issue. Amid server challenges, a petition is circulating to port the game to Xbox.
Xbox's PSVR 2 will include PC support soon, enhancing cross-platform gaming. The headset had weaker than expected initial sales, prompting the decision to open up to broader platforms for games like Spider-Man, Ratchet & Clank, and Returnal. This move might signal a shift towards more inclusive gaming experiences across different devices.
The discussion delves into the nuances of tipping for takeout orders, highlighting the various factors that influence tipping practices. Factors such as overhead costs for handling takeout orders, differences in tipping based on familiarity with the establishment, and the impact of plastic bag bans on packaging costs are explored.
The episode covers the removal of Google's feature to view prior versions of web pages and the debate on preserving such features even when their original purpose becomes obsolete. The implications for researchers tracking information on the heavily censored Chinese internet are discussed. Additionally, the importance of the right to repair is emphasized through a proposed project involving fixing an old CRT projector using detailed service manuals.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
0:56 Intro
1:22 Topic #1 - Nvidia's market cap hits $2 Trillion USD
3:19 AI chip competition, Intel class naming game ft. Android names
27:19 Nvidia App, SDR to HDR now available, discussing movies
34:18 Topic #2 - Reddit signs AI licensing with Google, is going public
36:55 Luke on Reddit's images host, would he invest in Reddit?
41:33 Reddit's email to Linus, Luke recalls asking dad Luke to invest in Bungie
44:07 LTT backpack discount extended by three weeks
44:43 Backpack carabiner tool kit update, replace the pulls once only
47:01 Honeywell's PTM7950 thermal pads now available on LTTStore
50:27 Merch Messages #1
50:45 How does having birds limit Luke's life?
52:22 How much picture processing is a lot? ft. Luke bleeds, chaos ensues
1:03:24 Topic #3 - World's largest gaming display, a 2070" TV
1:05:28 Dan on playing MSFS on the TV, discussing VR & dissociation
1:10:18 LAN center update video, Luke's inside joke
1:12:52 What if binned CPUs for LTT labs failed? ft. PTM7950, Super Chexx
1:15:58 Topic #4 - Troy Hunt struggles with his Sonos setup
1:18:16 Sonos's app shows Wi-Fi toggle, Linus on internet connection
1:24:22 Linus's solution for Troy Hunt, but he already solved it
1:26:04 Sponsor - AG1 ft. WAN Show dies
1:28:20 Sponsor - Vessi
1:28:18 Sponsor - The Ridge
1:29:22 Topic #5 - Google apologizes for Gemini's biased image generation
1:38:29 USArmyEsports, recalling US Army branded merchandise LTT video
1:41:54 Merch Messages #2 ft. "I'll do fine" - Luke 2k24
1:42:10 Do you think the VR lifeguard app would've helped you & others?
1:45:26 Will small theaters survive tungsten bulb ban & expensive LEDs?
1:54:22 Topic #6 - PlayStation Portal hacked to run games natively
1:56:05 PlayStation VR2 to get PC support, would you switch to it?
1:58:11 Topic #7 - Helldiver 2's servers struggle
2:01:10 Topic #8 - Xbox to add thumbstick calibration tool
2:01:35 Are exclusives dead? ft. LTT games video
2:07:33 Crew dinner, Luke guesses the bill, banning plastic bags
2:14:23 "If plastic bags are illegal in Canada, how do you get milk?"
2:16:47 Topic #9 - Google to retire internet archiving, researchers unhappy
2:18:22 Topic #10 - Will Smith's spaghetti video parody
2:19:33 Luke recalls how AI can't keep time, compares to Smith's video
2:20:27 Topic #11 - Covering LinusTechTips forums leaked data
2:21:08 Topic #12 - M&M branded vending machines collect facial data
2:22:39 Luke's stupid idea demotes him, Dan is now the co-host
2:23:09 mathNEWS article, picture of extremely small camera
2:25:04 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark
2:25:23 Is the PTM7950 safe for a vertical mount?
2:27:00 AI & AR headset as a tool for teaching kids? ft. "Moderation"
2:29:06 What's Linus's limit on display sizes? ft. "Moderation" part 2
2:32:13 What would you do to Terren Tong's office?
2:33:26 Would Linus daily the S24 Ultra? SoD? ft. R2R, CRT projector
2:40:44 Did you want to buy & sell PTM7950 since the video or afterwards?
2:42:16 What product testing do you do for LTTStore?
2:44:03 LTTStore fidget from screwdriver scraps update?
2:44:27 Outro ft. Linus blames Luke & himself
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