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AMD's support for Threadripper has been inconsistent and the upgrade path has been limited. The pricing of Threadripper processors has become increasingly expensive, making it less viable for consumers. The lack of support and the high price point raises concerns about the future of Threadripper.
It would be great to see a return of the wacky case designs and the ability to unlock cores on CPUs and GPUs. These features added excitement and customization options for enthusiasts. However, the industry has moved towards more refined and functional designs, so it's unlikely to see a resurgence of these trends.
The high prices of GPUs and the decline of overclocking as a popular practice are major concerns in the industry. GPU prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult for consumers to afford high-performance graphics cards. Additionally, overclocking, once a popular way to push the limits of hardware, has become less relevant as components have become more efficient and power-hungry overclocking has become less viable.
Open AI has reached an agreement with Sam Altman to have him return as CEO following a near mutiny where 95% of Open AI employees threatened to resign if he did not return. The board will expand to include representatives from important stakeholders such as Microsoft. This move is seen as a win for Microsoft, who will now have a say in the company's decision-making.
Plex, the media hosting service, has launched a new feature called Discover Together, which aims to make Plex more like a social network. Additionally, they have altered their "week in review" feature to include a summary of friends' weekly activity and media uploads. This change was not well-received by users, who were unaware of the opt-out nature of the feature.
With Open AI making changes to its leadership and board, Microsoft has emerged as the biggest winner in the shake-up. The return of Sam Altman as CEO and the addition of Microsoft representatives to the board solidifies Microsoft's position as a major stakeholder. This move allows Microsoft to have a say in Open AI's decision-making and ensures they are not caught off guard by any future developments.
Today, LTT sold thousands of t-shirts, backpacks, and dog hoodies, among other items. The community response has been positive, despite some initial concerns about the deal drops. The LTT team is planning to continue offering enticing deals in the coming days.
The EU Parliament has nearly unanimously passed a final draft of regulatory rules that require transparent and fair parts pricing, access to essential spare parts, availability of repair services beyond the warranty period, and a ban on software blocks that hamper repair. Following negotiations with the European Council in December, if passed, these rules will become law.
Luke recently took a trip to Japan, exploring Tokyo and enjoying the drifting scene in particular. He shared his experiences of the immersive art installation, TeamLab Planets, and enjoyed the unique food in different parts of the country. As for Chrome OS, Luke commented that it could be the future, as its install base and support for Steam gaming make it a mainstream Linux laptop choice.
The nostalgia for cheat codes in retro games is something that many gamers miss. Cheat codes were not only fun but added an extra layer of excitement to the gaming experience. Other mechanics, such as unconventional game physics or hidden easter eggs, also contributed to the charm of retro games.
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners is crucial for the success of a business. It reflects positively on the company's values and shows dedication beyond financial gains.
The podcast hosts discuss the idea of using a whole warehouse cooling system to remove heat generated by computers in an editing den. They propose designing a case with its own radiator door and an air cooling system, allowing for efficient heat removal without the need for complex water cooling setups.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Chapters
1:23 Intro ft. Lots of merch messages due to Black Friday
2:15 Topic #1 - dBrand & JRE's Zack sue Casetify over skins
4:25 Casetify's similar series, internal scan shortcut, lower quality, LTT reference
12:33 dBrand cares about the tech space, legal action, x-ray case, iFixit's tweet
16:53 Casetify's HQ, funny FP comment on "identical," Linus on cost of x-ray
20:25 Casetify's collabs, Luke finds a duped image, Linus wanted to sit on this
23:02 Linus discusses Zack's video with Luke
26:34 LTTStore's Black Friday deals
31:30 LTT is now 15 years old! Sarah's hoodie & shirt design, callbacks
34:22 Tom Arnold remade the logo from NCIX era, other callbacks
37:05 Merch Messages #1
1:05:28 Topic #2 - Sony files a patent around "quicksaving"
1:12:36 Topic #3 - Folding@Home's great month
1:16:55 Topic #4 - Ubisoft implements pop-in ads in old games
1:20:56 Sponsors
1:26:44 Merch Messages #2
1:26:50 Should I not buy TVs during Black Friday?
1:29:03 Handling the soulless aspects pushing an add-on purchase ft. NCIX, Best Buy
1:40:59 Do you think season-based games will outperform traditional games?
1:51:03 Topic #5 - Sam Altman returns after 95% of OpenAI threaten the board to resign
1:55:10 Topic #6 - PLEX's Discover Together feature sends summaries of friend's activity
1:59:08 Luke looks at Plex's CEO LinkedIn, Linus's perfect world scenario
2:06:25 Luke mentions opt-in & Linus's deal, Linus on Luke's movies, Hackers, actors
2:25:22 Discussing The Cable Guy, The Boondock Saints, The Starship Troopers
2:27:26 Linus couldn't watch The Room, Disaster Artist was based on a true story
2:30:12 Linus hasn't watched many bad movies ft. Ghost Dan Cam
2:30:55 Dan mentions My Neighbor Totoro, compares to Spirited Away
2:36:26 Topic #7 - Google Chrome's Manifest V3
2:39:36 Topic #8 - Nothing reversed course and removed the Blue Bubble & Sunbird
2:40:42 Topic #9 - EU enforces rules for parts, repairs, removal of software blocks
2:43:12 Dan shows off funny case stickers, unable to respond to merch messages
2:46:52 Linus tells Luke about profits from Black Friday, more sales soon
2:50:05 Merch Messages #3
2:50:35 Has LTTStore tried to work with stocking Vessi?
2:51:16 Where do you draw the legal line on what topic to cover?
2:54:38 Which would Linus spend $2M on: Nevera, LTTStore B&M, OLED Ally or new merch ideas?
2:56:13 Would you get into non-tech experiences? Changes in LMG with new CEO? Old game quirks you miss?
2:57:34 When was the last time you broke something and thought you'd never recover?
3:00:26 Luke's trip to Japan ft. Pokemon, drifting, foods, merch messages
3:05:52 What scams you can catch but others fall for?
3:07:38 If Casetify sponsored you to wrap the Taycan, would you still stick to Warzone?
3:09:36 Hairbrain tech? ft. Editor's den, Linus's case idea, Luke's inverter
3:16:22 Best deal you've ever gotten? Film adaptation of FFVI?
3:24:48 Have you listened to the Black Mages yet? LTT x dBrand series collab?
3:26:55 If you direct Creator Warehouse's budget towards making one product, what would it be?
3:27:54 Scariest software vulnerability you had to deal with? ft. Musical LMG, Steam Deck
3:35:17 Has insider knowledge ever changed the way you use a service? ft. Note's Stylus
3:38:28 What LTTStore items were the catalyst that blew the store up?
3:39:30 A game you played with a big flaw that doesn't let you say it's perfect?
3:41:46 What music does Linus listen to, and did Beat Saber change his taste?
3:49:31 Outro ft. Outro fails trying to load 400 messages
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