The WAN Show

Topics discussed include Apple's compliance with the EU's digital markets act, fees charged by Apple for developers and users, anticipation for the Vision Pro product, customizing laptops, keeping presentations short and high quality, upcoming release of LTT precision screwdriver, Spanish court case and Snapchat joke, crime demographics and monitoring, promoting ag1, Squarespace, and vessi, targeting patients for data, designing money featuring Terry Fox, managing personal life and work, job losses in gaming industry, frustrations in the printing industry, competing video platforms and HDR video selection, health issues and goals for the year, and creating a real company for continuity.

The podcast discusses Ubisoft's game launcher evolution, SSD shortage and potential price spike, future of games and dominance of subscription models, investment value of retired Lego roller coaster, changing job market in the tech industry, negative impact of social media, legalities of credit card requirement and app compatibility with Apple Vision Pro, support calls and product updates, creating a warehouse and S Pen interference, Novice Curling Tournament, and remaking Final Fantasy 6.

OpenAI's response to NYT's lawsuit, CES highlights, AI-powered e-bike, 11K ban wave in TARKOV, Hisense 110" TV, AMD AM4 X3D & G series, Nvidia's RTX Super series, SAG-AFTRA agreement for AI digital voice, high refresh rate gaming monitor, using TV as a monitor, new AI-powered steak griller, tech layoffs at Twitch, Framework data breach, random discussions on spit collecting mouth cone and badminton racket preferences, balancing work and family, login issues and game troubles, importance of reflexes in gameplay.

Elon Musk and MrBeast talk about monetization challenges on alternative video platforms, inconsistency in logging out users, new product announcements, weird reasons for delaying projects, preserving old internet content, sharing security tips, exploring brightness and color on YouTube, instant gratification and wearable glasses, appliance issues, identifying and avoiding spam calls, drones and drug trafficking, Sony's selective communication, Warcraft 2 campaign, best games of the last decade, finding the right partner, and imposter syndrome advice for recent graduates.

Topics discussed include Google's settlement over incognito mode, the possibility of switching to Firefox as an alternative browser, China's proposed regulations on video game spending, challenges in the construction industry, frustration with the Canadian government, concerns about data privacy, and the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global.

Topics discussed in this podcast include the departure of Activision CEO Bobby Kotik, the future of Activision, episodic gaming and monetization strategies, the importance of sign language, food experiences in Japan and Canada, Sony's patent on automatic difficulty curves in video games, training wheels in games, updates on PC equipment signature lottery, the Google settlement agreement, Deloitte's plan to use AI for assessing at-risk employees, Apple investigation and Beeper's workaround, listening to podcasts while exercising, frustration with Christmas gifts, funny ideas, and the enjoyment of pulling apart confetti paper.

Topics discussed in this podcast include Twitch's policy on artistic nudity and explicit content, YouTube's changes to channel monetization, disconnecting from media, humorous moments during the show, opinions on early access and influencers, challenges of interpreting and communication, video game progress and book adaptations, irreversible consequences in storytelling, antitrust ruling against Google and Apple, cameras for security, PC upgrades and technology bubble, data storage solutions for creators, confusion and frustration in a game, playing an American Ninja Warrior game, gaming mishaps and encouragement, the death of E3, Ubiquity networking devices bug, scam game controversy, sponsors and data hygiene, honesty in relationships, and shirt sizes and colors for an upcoming project.

AMD and Intel's misleading marketing tactics, LTT's backpack controversy and updates, collaboration with Noctua for a screwdriver, creating new traditions for events, handling negative comments, Bitcoin experiences, AI fails, dating confusion, skepticism about Google's Gemini AI, McDonald's pickles and Meta AI's features, updates on Windows 10 and final project approvals, TV with long threads and high peak brightness, crashing problems

Elon Musk's interview on advertisers boycotting Twitter, social media platform advertising obligations, baking soda toothpaste, controversy surrounding a website, analyzing prototype screwdrivers, fake female speakers at conferences, starting a software startup, passion and leadership of a gaming CEO, discovering a new game, roasting, tech upgrades, discussions about AI, artwork inspired by anime, technical decisions and regrets, running Nvidia and AMD frame technologies simultaneously, challenges of manufacturing merchandise, maintaining company culture and feedback, legal liabilities and regrets on Flip Lane.

Topics discussed in the podcast include a lawsuit between dBrand, Jerry Rig Everything, and Casetify, Sony's patent on 'quicksaving' in games, Folding@Home's success, and Ubisoft embedding pop-up ads in old games. They also delve into controversies surrounding in-game advertisements, technical issues with merch messages, and the dilemma of promoting products. The hosts touch on movies, including their opinions on 'Hackers' and 'Mortal Kombat', and discuss cool case designs, canceled orders on eBay, and the appeal of tear downs.