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Windows 11 Requirements, Data Security, and Home Tech
This episode focuses on the ongoing confusion surrounding Windows 11 hardware compatibility, specifically the controversial CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements that Microsoft defends as necessary for security improvements. The hosts examine how t…
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Windows 11 Reveal: Impressions, Controversies, and Gaming
In this episode, the hosts analyze the official Windows 11 reveal, highlighting new UI aesthetics, improved touch integration, and gaming-focused features like DirectStorage. They voice frustration over the cryptic event presentation, the …
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NVIDIA Launch Woes, Facebook VR Ads, and Starlink Issues
This episode of the WAN Show delves into the controversy surrounding the apparent paper launch of NVIDIA's Founders Edition RTX 3070 Ti, arguing that the low MSRP served as a PR tactic rather than a realistic consumer purchase opportunity.…
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LG's Reviewer Pressure, Apple WWDC, and Crypto in Tesla
This episode focuses on the recent controversy surrounding pressure tactics applied by LG toward Hardware Unboxed, highlighting the disconnect between corporate expectations and how independent tech journalism actually functions. The team …
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RTX 3080 Ti Backlash, AMD's FidelityFX, and Tech Market Realities
This WAN Show episode addresses the controversy surrounding the RTX 3080 Ti review, arguing that the GPU serves a specific high-end market segment despite the optics of its pricing during a chip shortage. Linus clarifies that their positiv…
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AMD AM5 Socket, PCIe 5.0, Zen Booths, and Winget
This episode covers major hardware and software industry developments, starting with the technical transition of AMD to an LGA-style AM5 socket and the introduction of PCIe Gen 5 support for upcoming platforms. The discussion shifts to the…
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Apple's Upgraded Desktop, Chip Shortages, and Ford's EV Truck
This episode of the WAN Show dives deep into the latest tech rumors, including Apple's upcoming 40-core Pro desktop and the highly anticipated return of practical ports like HDMI on the MacBook Pro. The conversation transitions into the re…
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WAN Show: Intel vs AMD, Tech News & Crypto Drama
This episode of the WAN Show breaks down the latest in hardware and tech industry drama. The hosts analyze Intel's new mobile i9 CPU, questioning its battery life and performance benchmarks against AMD. They discuss the potential for Nvidi…
1h 20m -
Instagram Privacy, Disney Lightsabers, and Sennheiser
This episode of the WAN show covers a wide array of tech news, starting with Signal's creative ad experiment that exposed Facebook's invasive data collection habits. The conversation shifts to controversies surrounding major tech figures a…
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AMD Zen 5, 390Hz Monitors & Basecamp Controversy
This episode covers an array of topics ranging from bleeding-edge hardware to socio-economic commentary. AMD's upcoming 3nm Zen 5 processors and hybrid core designs are analyzed as a strategic move against the rise of ARM-based hardware in…
1h 18m -
Apple Event Analysis, New iMacs, and Exclusive Tech Drops
This episode covers the recent Apple event, focusing on the new M1-powered iPad Pro and the colorful iMac redesign. The hosts debate Apple's design choices, such as the white bezels and the removal of built-in Ethernet. The conversation ex…
1h 18m -
MAC Address Launch, Nvidia CPUs, and Tech News
This episode covers the launch of LMG's new Apple-focused channel, MAC Address, led by Jonathan Horst. The team discusses Nvidia's strategy to enter the CPU market with its ARM-based Grace processor and Microsoft's $20 billion acquisition …
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Facebook Leak, Rocket Lake Pricing, and Twitch Drama
This episode covers the massive breach of 533 million Facebook user records, highlighting the dangers of social engineering despite no passwords being leaked. The conversation then pivots to CPU trends, noting that Intel is struggling to j…
1h 28m -
OnlyFans, Right to Repair, and Tech Industry News
This episode covers the surprising aftermath of the Linus Media Group's April Fool's foray into OnlyFans, which unexpectedly generated significant revenue and sparked a debate about the ethics of sex work and brand image. The conversation …
1h 31m -
Discord Acquisition Rumors, Intel Fabs & GPU Shortage
This episode covers the major industry rumor that Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for $10 billion, sparking a debate on Discord's profitability and potential platform direction under Microsoft. The hosts then transition to Intel's…
1h 06m -
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Hack, Intel 11th Gen & Google Play Fees
This episode of the WAN Show breaks down the accidental bypass of NVIDIA's RTX 3060 mining limiter following a leaked developer driver. The discussion covers why this hardware-segmentation strategy has failed to effectively curb mining dem…
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Shadow Bankruptcy, OVH Fire, and Game Exclusivity
This episode covers a condensed whirlwind of major industry events, starting with the bankruptcy of cloud streaming service Shadow and the disastrous fire at an OVH data center that destroyed infrastructure and data for thousands of websit…
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Verified Gamer Program, Intel Rocket Lake, & GPU Mining
This episode covers the early retail leak of Intel's 11700K processor and its underwhelming performance compared to AMD's 5800X. The hosts announce the upcoming Verified Actual Gamer Program, a collaborative effort with manufacturers to se…
1h 15m -
NVIDIA Mining Controversies, Business Lessons, and Mac Updates
This episode of the WAN show covers a wide range of industry news and personal anecdotes from the Linus Media Group team. The hosts delve into the complexities of the semiconductor supply chain, analyzing the potential impacts of executive…
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AI in RAM, GPU Mining Limits, and XQC Build Reactions
This episode covers major industry developments including Samsung's innovative HBM2 memory with integrated AI processors, designed to drastically improve power and performance efficiency in data centers. The hosts discuss NVIDIA's strategi…
1h 30m -
NVIDIA Pascal Relaunch, Intel vs M1 Benchmarks & CDPR Breach
This episode of The WAN Show covers the ongoing tech component crisis, specifically focusing on NVIDIA's decision to resume production of older Pascal-based 1050 Ti GPUs to mitigate shortages. The hosts evaluate Intel's recent marketing ca…
1h 11m -
Google Stadia Shakeup, NVIDIA Laptop GPU Transparency, and Market News
This episode covers the recent, significant shift in Google Stadia's business model, including the closure of its internal studios. The hosts discuss the lack of long-term vision and strategic handling of development at Google compared to …
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Wall Street Bets, Hedge Funds, and Financial Tech News
This episode of the WAN show provides a frantic and detailed overview of the historic r/WallStreetBets market movement surrounding GameStop and the resulting chaos for hedge funds that had shorted the stock. Linus and Luke attempt to decon…
1h 00m -
Intel's Big Return, Australia's Link Tax, and NVIDIA Drama
This episode focuses on the major structural and leadership changes at Intel, highlighted by the strategic return of engineer Glenn Hinton. The discussion extends to the international legal battle between Australia and Google over impendin…
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Linus Tech Tips: Raid Shadow Legends, WhatsApp, and Intel News
This episode of the WAN Show centers on a candid conversation regarding the backlash from a recent Raid Shadow Legends sponsorship. Linus and Luke dissect the role of sponsors, the importance of listener feedback, and the difficulty of bal…
1h 06m
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