The WAN Show

The podcast discusses topics such as NVIDIA's DLSS technology and the future of AI-driven gaming, Microsoft's leaked plans for Xbox acquisitions, the upcoming Nintendo Switch model, and the release of Microsoft's Copilot AI companion. They also touch on legal experts and hiring a legal team, limitations of chat-based AI assistants, new features of Microsoft Paint, challenges with gaming systems, custom cooling system components, and utilizing waste heat.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss Unity's controversial installation fees and the negative response it has received. They also talk about Plex's decision to block access to Plex servers running on Hetzner VPS as part of a crackdown on piracy. Additionally, they play a guessing game to determine the purpose of various products from wish.com's tech section. The hosts also touch on topics such as the challenges of cleaning rust on silverware and the worth of silver flatware. They discuss Valve's potential expansion and game releases, as well as the possibility of game consoles with upgradable graphics cards. The hosts also mention the passing of the right to repair laws in California and Apple's restrictions on third-party repair shops. They explore the difficulty of replacing phone batteries and discuss the high cost of LCD replacement in a gaming monitor. Finally, they talk about the decision to move on from outdated technology and the idea of returning to daily uploads on their channel.

Topics discussed include the use of DRM in game mods, the controversy surrounding paid mods, the success of a DLSS modder, the demo of the Nintendo Switch 2, merchandise and funny remarks, keyboard experiences and air mouse love, advancements in technology with sustainable energy, surprising view counts of unedited videos, Rockstar's cracked games on Steam, privacy concerns in the automotive industry, preference for a video game and AI translation limitations, Framework discovering old laptop mainboards, pizza preferences and local pizza place, advice for working through decision paralysis, decision-making with grid systems, navigating conversations about their YouTube career, the worth of a person in goats, discussion about shaving beards and personal preferences, from PC building beginner to advising friends, manufacturing and scanning visual exactness, issues with shapes and branding challenges, transitioning from IT to training and advisory, water block performance, and Nintendo's future.

Topics discussed include the early reviews of the game Starfield, challenges in understanding PC graphics options, criticism of Starfield's travel mechanics, the features of a new screwdriver, the advantages of using silky smooth material, experiences of being recognized by fans, the unveiling of the Puma photonic chip, YouTube's policy changes, pros and cons of iOS and Android platforms, anecdotes about escaping goats and angry pets, gameplay of Battle Bit, infrastructure woes and business challenges, and breakfast preferences.

Topics discussed include the lack of WAN Show last week, a personal story about dropping a phone in water, Disney discontinuing physical disk sales, a law in Illinois allowing child influencers to sue their parents, and a leak of GTA VI footage by a teenager.

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Make compliance easy with Kolide at: https://www.kolide.com/WANTry Notion AI for free at https://www.Notion.com/wanVisit Newegg at https://lmg.gg/neweggTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters0:48 Intro1:37 Topic #1 - Baldur's Gate 3 released ft. FP poll3:18 Second highest concurrent players on Steam4:38 FP poll results, past RPG experiences ft. Star Wars18:41 Baldur's Gate 3's success, movie ratings, upcoming games20:51 Topic #2 - Anker's eufy refuses removing Linus's face22:28 X/Tweet of Linus's quote, Luke's points24:50 A Chinese company V.S. an American site25:51 Merch Messages #127:08 Has Linus seen the Fly Me To The Moon AI cover?28:48 Wisdom on why standardization fails/succeeds in tech?33:07 University education's importance for getting into the tech industry?38:16 FP's comment on parents, work ethics39:12 Topic #3 - Twitch changes gambling restrictions39:56 Twitch prohibits sponsorships, recalling past WAN Show40:52 Valve's C&D, gambling is bannable, Valve directly profits41:48 CS:GO knives, Steam users money spent on gambling43:51 $15M blue gem knife offer, recalling Jack Dorsey's first tweet45:10 Discussing gambling, xQc's "react" content49:53 LMG's react channel, "who owns my react content?" Fair Use1:07:30 Anker removes Linus after WAN Show call out1:08:24 Sponsors1:11:31 Giveaway - Asetek x Blue Horse Studios LTX 20231:11:50 Anker did NOT remove Linus from sites1:13:33 Linus on "recruiting" bug checking through the community1:34:02 Luke opens a creator's gift for Linus1:37:38 Linus aggressively gifts the gift to Dan1:39:20 Luke opens more gifts, thanking Rodd, Linus's unpredictability1:46:14 Luke trolls everyone ft. Topic #4 - U.S. Government's NDAA1:47:36 Linus mutes Luke, LTTStore's new RGB shirt1:49:03 Indoor hoodie back in stock1:50:35 NSA expresses concerns, selling/buying information1:53:12 Merch Messages #21:53:24 Was Linus nervous during LTX 2023 WAN Show?1:56:37 How has Luke handled difficult personalities as CTO?2:00:21 Was LTX 2023 as successful as you hoped?2:15:04 Dan offers ice cream, Luke recalls fruit roll ups & ice cream2:17:35 Trying out fruit roll ups ice cream combo2:19:50 Topic #5 - Labs' Tim response causes controversy2:35:08 Topic #6 - Xbox's repairable controllers parts2:38:16 Topic #7 - China's limits on childrens' web access2:39:26 Topic #8 - DMUG's review on LTT's backpack2:40:46 X redirects to Twitter now, Apple allows rename2:42:12 Topic #9 - Linus reacts to Ludwig's reaction to Linus2:44:22 Linus's game choices to go against Ludwig2:58:03 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark2:59:19 Would Luke make a self-made recipe book?3:01:10 How would Direct Storage change GPU architecture?3:02:16 Thoughts on Microsoft pushing ARM adaption?3:03:18 Luke Goes Places new series idea3:05:57 Linus's review with his current monitor3:06:50 Does Luke push back on Linus's unrealistic requests?3:08:57 Insights on how LMG approaches creating products3:11:18 Does LMG plan to make videos on IT struggles & practices?3:12:05 The SNES game would Linus play for the rest of his life?3:13:35 Weird areas of IT you want to learn more about?3:15:28 Would a female applying to a job with a fake male name be a deal breaker for you?3:18:05 Has Luke tried the other Star Wars systems?3:19:12 Game companies that do old legacy games right?3:21:09 What are some of your favorite small victories?3:24:03 Is Yvonne getting Anker stuff a Linus V.S. LMG thing?3:24:54 Why do two people call each other, they mark themselves unavailable?3:26:20 Would you be more open to free shipping with better margins?3:27:24 Coolest thing you had to sign on LTX 2023?3:28:32 Which challenge stands out as your favorite?3:32:12 Games you're fond of released before you were born that take you back?3:33:16 Would the new gen billionaires have super gaming systems?3:34:09 Precision screwdriver ETA?3:34:29 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the Hacked podcast (The logo is blue) wherever you listen to shows! Like Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21zZfOy7VCSIIWlJ64DElv?si=5e53974411a9400cSave big on back to school tech at https://lmg.gg/bestbuyback2school#BestBuyPartnerPurchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group.Help out an animal in need! Check out CUDDLY at https://lmg.gg/cuddlyTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:(00:00:00) Chapters(00:01:43) Intro(00:02:45) Topic #1 House insurance dropped as restoring a car is a "hazard"(00:04:12) Photos taken via drones, rejected insurance due to wildfire risk(00:05:29) Linus steals an LTX pass(00:06:22) Sven hasn't made a claim in 15 years ft. Luke's Californians burn(00:07:03) Insurer's idiotic claims, Linus on owning airspace(00:09:10) Topic #2 ESRB wants to age-scan faces(00:10:38) Scans won't disallow children to download restricted games(00:11:18) Epic Games's $275M penalty for violating COPPA(00:12:13) Linus asks LTX about information, photos & "samples"(00:13:12) Discussing solutions, information & rated content(00:16:28) Luke on parental control, Linus's children(00:21:26) Linus's sons' comedic delivery, Linus's thoughts(00:23:43) ESRB's function, Linus's chat with a past female LTX attendant(00:27:44) Merch Messages #1 ft. Go with the flow Dan(00:29:07) Make the audience crack their fingers(00:29:36) Ever had trouble with securing a trademark or web domain?(00:33:13) Did you grow up watching Computer Chronicles on PBS?(00:34:33) Linus's lambo update, derby idea(00:39:26) Most difficult part of LTX to plan? ft. Colton(00:40:48) Linus on the terrible-ness of the news(00:41:20) Topic #3 HounGounGagne's video on CS:GO(00:44:37) Linus on perceiving gambling, Luke's history with a slot machine(00:47:28) Linus understands why people bet, thoughts on mobile games(00:51:18) Robux casinos can be cashed out for real currencies(00:52:46) Winner of the Motherboard's House of Cards(00:53:14) FP's suggestion on gambling for WAN Show(00:54:20) Topic #4 Twitter is rebranding to X(00:54:52) "er" sign, stealing @X handle, Luke thought it was a joke(00:57:10) The "everything" app, Linus on naming schemes(1:01:38) Sponsors(1:08:06) Topic #5 - ChatGPT Creator launches Worldcoin(1:12:02) Topic #6 - ChatGPT worsens due to interactions(1:15:46) Merch Messages #2(1:15:54) How fun is doing The WAN Show with a live audience? ft. Wave, "take it off," charity(1:23:46) Dan's habit with the mic(1:24:37) Is FP coming over to TV streamers? ft. LMG is hiring, bingo(1:25:56) Got any Labs updates? any big projects in the pipeline? ft. Upgrade, bingo(1:37:56) Speculations about Linus's rating to ASUS in secret shopper(1:43:47) Topic #7 Tesla's battery report falsifies range(1:45:31) Topic #8 Google proposes DRM for websites(1:47:30) Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark(1:47:50) What's the best selling desk pad at LTX?(1:49:35) How long until Apple makes a folding phone?(1:51:48) What is the most frantic last-minute work you had to do for an LTX before?(2:03:05) Basement gaming computers update?(2:04:16) Has Linus or Luke ever shot a gun while visiting the U.S.?(2:06:30) Is there a limit as to how big you want LTX to grow?(2:07:01) Tips for post convention & expo depression?(2:08:00) Know any poor timing for ads or sponsors?(2:09:20) What is your favorite part of working with each other?(2:11:42) Favorite memory from creating a video or working on a project?(2:14:45) How does it feel to have nearly all big tech creators at LTX?(2:15:07) Proudest & jankiest solution that made everyone baffled?(2:16:22) Helpful tips on traveling with your tech?(2:18:16) When can we download videos on FP?(2:19:08) Extended kernel project? Do you think old versions can get community updates?(2:21:17) Is there going to be a tux plush? LTT themed mini figures?(2:22:58) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach and engage with your audience! Check out Moosend free for 30 days at https://lmg.gg/mooReserve the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices at https://lmg.gg/galaxyunpackedLooking for electronic components and equipment? Consult the specialists! Head over to https://lmg.gg/CircuitSpecialists and save 10% using code “LMG”Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:0:00 Chapters.1:26 Intro.1:53 Topic #1: LTT's video accidentally DDoSes Medicat USB.2:43 Who has LTT done this to before?3:53 Medicat DDoSed again, LTT's history of overloading pages.8:34 Topic #2: NVIDIA won't make FE RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.10:19 NVIDIA won't send review samples, "why not do something?"12:44 Linus mentions the spot price of DRAM.14:30 HU's quote on TPMs' response to RTX 4060 Ti.15:37 Why wouldn't TPMs add more memory? Linus's scenario.18:28 LTT's incoming video, Linus on controlled & soldered chips.25:24 Discussing scrapped shows by networks.28:19 Screen Actors Guilds' stupid guidelines.29:12 Linus on playing games, Linus's "vision."31:22 LMG's past of studios sponsoring.32:39 Merch Messages #1.33:28 Private V.S. public sector work.39:24 Worst time you've accidentally violated an NDA?43:11 Topic #3: Proposed Cooper Davis Act forces sites to report users to DEA.46:46 Possible over-reporting users for "suspicious" activity.50:12 Discussing prescriptions V.S. concrete proof.52:22 LifeLock offers a free year after identity theft.55:32 Linus on second-hand car sales tax, discussing tax.59:18 Topic #4: Water Cooled PC Build of the Month.1:04:22 Sponsors.1:09:34 LTT Screwdriver Stubby ft. Funny camera.1:11:31 Launch date, Luke showcases the Stubby.1:17:23 LTX 2023 exclusive merch.1:19:12 LTT backpack update.1:19:47 LTT x iFixit screwdriver ft. "Work," funny camera.1:26:04 Merch Messages #2.1:26:09 Would Linus be on time for LTX WAN Show? Merch messages via LTX booths?1:27:20 Would Linus make a deodorant? ft. MrBeast Burgers.1:33:43 What would Labs want to take an X-ray first?1:34:26 Inspections, products of choice, food discussion.1:51:31 Topic #5: "Glorbo" returns to World of Warcraft.1:52:43 "Bot-operated news website," funny Reddit post & article.1:55:14 Topic #6: Refurbishing phone screens using LASERs.1:56:40 Topic #7: Activision restores old COD servers.1:58:21 BattleBit, graphics V.S. gameplay, nostalgic games.2:11:52 Luke shows TARKOV's K/D rating leaderboard.2:13:26 Nintendo's remake of Super Mario RPG.2:14:52 Topic #8: Meta discontinues Quest Pro.2:21:08 Topic #9: Corsair purchases Drop.2:24:24 Topic #10: ASUS now manufacturers NUCs.2:24:49 Topic #11: Military information leaked due to a mistype.2:25:32 Merch Messages #3 ft. After Dark WAN Show.2:26:46 Luke's possible United Launch Alliance Testing Lab tour.2:31:10 How did last week's free shipping shake out? ft. Calling Savage Nick.2:40:10 Is a single cable eGPU setup viable in 2023?2:44:08 How did Linus develop his writing & editing style?2:47:10 Most stress Dan had producing something live? How did you manage?2:48:35 How do you think anti-cheat devs will react to Sandboxing?2:50:48 Framework Laptop 16" AMD Ryzen DIY is live.2:57:10 Linus's conversation with Terren, Linus & Luke working together.Cont. Merch Messages #3.3:01:10 Clear purple screwdriver when?3:07:55 When will LTTStore backpacks start shipping with new zipper pulls?3:09:01 What's your favorite meal to make yourself?3:11:40 What is the best and dumbest convention swag you purchased or been given?3:13:56 Ever thought of getting a dead mall?3:14:14 Donating my old motherboard & RAM to students? Would Labs sponsor tech students?3:15:38 Do you expect Apple to avoid EU's removable batteries bill?3:15:50 Chances of getting LTTStore jeans?3:16:15 Luke's FP creative day.3:18:28 Selling LMG items on Microcenter?3:20:53 Would LTT exist if you never met Luke?3:29:09 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Try Notion AI for free at https://www.Notion.com/wanReserve the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices at https://lmg.gg/galaxyunpackedUpgrade your appliances! Check out Dreo at https://lmg.gg/dreoTimestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:00:00 Chapters1:02 Intro1:28 The reason behind late WAN3:00 Topic #1 - Apple's debatable iPhone satisfaction claims4:00 Satisfaction "rates," 451 Research's odd surveys9:56 Topic #2 - Intel discontinues NUC mini PCs13:35 451 Research's quote on their service14:40 Usages of NUCs, recalling GIGABYTE's BRIX17:20 Intel will still support existing systems, why did NUCs fail?20:43 LTTStore's Lime Day deals22:38 Free shipping coupon for above $150, Linus calls Nick25:40 Merch Messages #134:02 Topic #3 - China hijacks government emails, Skyblivion’s Discord hijacked36:36 Forged authentications, discussing the danger behind this39:58 LMG & Floatplane is hiring40:21 Free global shipping overwhelms DLL42:17 Sponsors43:59 Secret Shopper - Sponsors Edition48:16 Sponsors continued49:00 Merch Messages #21:14:29 Mellow_Labs's "Hit me Dan!" desktop toy1:19:05 Topic #4 - Amazon is not a "large online platform"1:21:14 European retailers, discussing AWS & Amazon's response1:33:08 "Where's your Canadian Tire!?," collectible bills1:36:43 Linus looks at pinball forums & Super Chexx thread1:42:08 Topic #5 - EU will require replaceable phone batteries1:43:11 Video of modified Super Chexx1:45:17 Would this result in replaceable batteries outside of the EU?1:50:10 Luke notices the dashboard, "profitable margins"1:54:34 Topic #6 - PlayStation 5 Access Controller to release soon1:59:50 Topic #7 - NVIDIA pressures board partners to stop building Battlemage GPUs2:07:00 Topic #8 - Windows Update Restored updates old OSs2:08:10 Topic #9 - Battalion 1944 refunds backers2:12:51 Topic #10 - US Telecom cables' toxic lead hazard2:16:56 Merch Messages #3 ft. On a break Dan, WAN Show After Dark2:26:22 Dealing with management when they want to replace working on computers?2:27:56 How much in-house engineering do you do at LMG?2:30:54 Would 16:9 stay the standard, or 21:9 be more widely used?2:33:16 Possible conflict of interest with LTT & iFixit?2:35:15 Schedules for LTX livestreams?2:41:08 What are your best tinkering stories?2:46:53 Advice on protecting your devices from threats?2:48:52 What to do about GPU water blocks causing wrecked loops?2:51:03 Good headset reviews despite the lack of content creators?2:56:35 Any special colors for the stubby screwdriver?2:58:45 Do you miss the 5 hour WAN Show?3:01:28 How much did you expect to lose from Lime Day?3:04:41 What would you say was your highest high & lowest low at LMG?3:06:14 What would you test the gaming minivan with?3:09:30 Anything Linus does about his insomnia?3:12:51 Ever considered hiring an analyst to find a trend with the YouTube algorithm?3:14:26 How to get credible independent reviews you can trust?3:16:04 How do the ladies feel when they model merch of a channel with men viewers as a majority?3:18:22 Ever had an interaction with someone you wished you hadn't?3:21:01 Possible LTX in Europe?3:22:50 How would Linus's retirement party's montage look?3:24:56 Could NVIDIA join the CPU market?3:25:47 Do you have any bad memories of your past teachers?3:31:27 Anything to keep in mind with opening a computer repair shop? ft. Dad joke3:32:07 LTTStore Ryzen 7000 CPU pillows?3:36:41 Events that nearly caused the cancellation of the WAN Show?3:38:10 Creators Warehouse in Europe?3:41:10 Why isn't badminton as big money-wise as tennis?3:45:52 A service to replace M50X headcups3:47:49 Best job match for content creators when YouTube wouldn't work out?3:49:10 What piece of tech that baffles you with how old governments are?3:51:24 How many PCIE lanes do you need for your devices?3:52:18 $100,000 in sales, Luke on outro merch messages time3:58:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices