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Ubisoft Services Shutdown & Gaming Industry Issues
This episode of the WAN Show centers on the problematic trend of gaming companies shutting down online services for older titles, effectively rendering them unplayable or crippled. The hosts argue that this validates the need for legislati…
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Linus' New Haircut, Comment Spam, and Intel Crypto Miners
This episode covers a range of tech industry news and personal updates. The hosts discuss the polarizing reception of Linus's new haircut, which has become a major point of community debate. A significant portion of the conversation focuse…
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WAN Show: COVID-19, Dell's Proprietary RAM, and Tech Ethics
In this episode, the team discusses a week of major setbacks, including Linus testing positive for COVID-19 right as they prepared for a collaboration with Shank Mods. The team reflects on the challenges of operating understaffed and the i…
2h 47m -
Ad Blocking, Nvidia-Arm Deal & Tech News
This episode covers the heated online backlash following Linus's comments on ad blocking, which he defines as a form of piracy because it avoids the intended payment structure for content creators. The conversation transitions to the likel…
2h 40m -
NVIDIA RTX 2060 12GB Scandal & The Game Awards Summary
This episode covers the controversial and largely inaccessible launch of the NVIDIA RTX 2060 12GB, analyzing its high price point and the suspicion that its design serves cryptocurrency mining interests rather than the gaming community. Th…
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YouTube's Dislike Removal, Linux Challenge & Tech News
This WAN Show episode centers on the massive controversy surrounding YouTube's removal of public dislike counts, arguing that it significantly hinders the viewer's ability to quickly evaluate content quality and combat scams. The hosts emp…
1h 33m -
Cancel Culture Trends, Ryzen Threadripper, and Tech Industry News
This episode of the WAN Show delves into the complex realm of online identity and cancel culture, prompted by high-profile creators removing years of content. The hosts navigate the challenges of growing up on the internet, acknowledging t…
1h 22m -
Ryzen XT Leaks, Social Media Censorship, and Tech Debates
This WAN show episode covers a variety of tech topics, starting with credible rumors about AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3rd Gen XT refresh, which promises modest clock speed bumps. The hosts analyze the broader competitive landscape between AMD an…
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NVIDIA Ampere, Unreal Engine 5 & Tech Talk
This episode covers major tech industry updates, including the announcement of the NVIDIA A100 data center chip and the impressive Unreal Engine 5 demo. The hosts discuss the potential for gaming performance with the upcoming Ampere archit…
1h 22m -
AMD Ryzen 3, Facebook Pseudoscience, and RTX Voice
This episode covers a significant shake-up in the hardware market as AMD introduces the Ryzen 3 3100 and 3300X, bringing high-tier performance to entry-level builds. The conversation shifts to corporate ethics and platform responsibility, …
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Working From Home: COVID-19 Tech, Streaming & Remote Work
This episode covers the broad technological and social adaptations forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Linus and Luke discuss the strains on global internet infrastructure, leading to lower default video quality on platforms like YouTube. The…
1h 44m -
Tesla Cybertruck, YouTube Changes, and Private VPN Privacy
In this episode, the hosts analyze the controversial design and performance of the Tesla Cybertruck, positing that the viral "broken glass" demo was a calculated marketing masterstroke. The conversation shifts to YouTube’s latest platform …
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YouTube P-Scores, Throttling Concerns, and Playback Speed
This episode explores the recent discovery of YouTube P-scores, a granular metric seemingly tied to channel reputation, advertiser eligibility, and algorithmic surfacing. While many creators fear this data correlates with unfair viewership…
1h 17m -
Steam Game Sales Ruling, UFD Tech Move & YouTube Badges
This episode covers the landmark French court ruling challenging Steam's policy on digital game ownership and the potential impact on resale rights. The team explores the tension between consumer rights and the sustainability of indie game…
1h 32m -
Microsoft Data Privacy, Facebook Cafes, and Tech Trends
This episode covers a range of tech industry developments, starting with the controversy surrounding Microsoft human-reviewers listening to Cortana and Skype audio segments. The hosts evaluate the balance between AI functionality and priva…
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Tech Industry Updates: 8chan, AMD EPYC, and YouTube Rivalries
This episode of The WAN Show covers a range of critical tech industry topics, starting with the complex debate surrounding Cloudflare terminating services for 8chan in the wake of violent extremism. The discussion emphasizes the difference…
1h 26m -
Tech Controversies, Content ID & Nintendo Switch Lite
In this episode, the team addresses community backlash regarding a mislabeled sponsored video, reaffirming the strict separation between editorial content and paid showcases. They dive into new improvements to the YouTube Content ID system…
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Linus & Luke: Hiring, YouTube Growth, & AMD Threadripper Rumors
In this episode, Linus and Luke discuss the evolution of Linus Media Group, detailing the search for new writers to diversify content and reduce reliance on a single channel. The conversation shifts to the broader YouTube ecosystem, explor…
1h 21m -
NVIDIA Super, MacBook Pro 8-Core & YouTube Subscribers
This episode covers a range of industry developments and debates. The hosts analyze the tension surrounding YouTube’s decision to abbreviate public subscriber counts to curb harassment, alongside valid concerns regarding potential 5G netwo…
1h 16m -
Tech News Wrap-Up: YouTube Policies, MWC Phones, and Gaming
This episode covers a wide array of technology news, primarily focusing on YouTube's controversial decision to disable comments on videos featuring minors, which the hosts discuss as a necessary security reaction. The team also breaks down…
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YouTube Demonetization, Samsung Fold, and Apple Leaks
This episode of the WAN Show dives into the controversy surrounding YouTube's mass demonetization of videos featuring minors due to problematic user comments, exploring the balance between platform safety and creator rights. The discussion…
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YouTube Copyright Takedowns & The Verge Controversy
This episode of the WAN Show centers on the controversy surrounding a copyright strike issued by The Verge against a creator's reaction video. The hosts break down the crucial legal difference between automated Content ID matches and manua…
1h 17m
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