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AnandTech Shut Down, Telegram CEO Arrested & Tech Trends
This episode covers the closure of the legendary publication AnandTech, prompting a deep dive into the state of modern tech journalism, the viability of deep-dive testing, and the business challenges of maintaining high-quality editorial s…
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Nvidia's Hardware Downgrade & Peloton's New Fees
This episode covers NVIDIA's controversial decision to quietly launch a slower GDDR6 version of the RTX 4070, sparking a discussion on unethical branding and the importance of transparency for consumers. The conversation shifts to Peloton,…
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WAN Show: Phishing Breach, Disney Lawsuit, and Real Estate AI
This WAN show covers a mix of security, legal, and tech industry news. Linus opens by admitting to a personal phishing disaster on Twitter, offering a candid and humbling breakdown of how he was tricked and why transparency is the best def…
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Google Antitrust Ruling, Community Notes, and Tech News
This episode covers the landmark ruling against Google for monopolistic behavior and its potential long-term impacts on the industry. The hosts analyze the introduction of Community Notes on YouTube, expressing skepticism about their imple…
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AINecks, Skill-Based Matchmaking, and Tech Industry News
This episode covers a wide range of tech and lifestyle topics, starting with the bizarre Friend AI necklace and the implications of the loneliness epidemic. The heavy hitters include a deep dive into the debate surrounding skill-based matc…
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Tech Industry Scandals: Search Monopoly, Pricing & AI
This episode covers a range of critical tech issues, starting with the erosion of the open web due to search engines like Google creating "walled gardens," restricting access to recent Reddit discussions. The hosts also dive into the conce…
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Global IT Outage, Tech News, and Our Live Hair Dye
This episode covers the historic global IT outage caused by a flawed CrowdStrike update, serving as a wake-up call about the dangers of centralized infrastructure. The team also dives into Netflix's aggressive move to push ad-supported sub…
3h 55m -
Tesla Self-Driving Controversy, Copilot Plus & Tech Trends
This episode focuses on the recent controversy surrounding Tesla's Full Self-Driving training data, which allegedly optimizes for influencers rather than the average driver, leading to a broader discussion on corporate deception and produc…
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Tesla's FSD Issues, Nightclub Cameras & Tech Challenges
This episode covers the growing acknowledgment by Tesla that Hardware 3.0 cannot achieve true autonomous driving, calling into question years of marketing promises. The hosts discuss the creepiness of a new app streaming live footage from …
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Taiwanese PC Builds, Donut Media Departures, and Live Service Tactics
In this episode, Linus recounts a refreshing and positive experience commissioning a custom PC in a small Taiwanese shop, praising their craftsmanship and honest service. The conversation shifts to the major staff departures from Donut Med…
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Adobe Lawsuit, ARM Laptops & NVIDIA Dominance
This WAN show episode covers the major FTC and DOJ lawsuit against Adobe for using deceptive subscription practices and dark patterns, a topic that sparks a broader discussion on corporate accountability. The hosts also dive into the launc…
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Windows Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities, Apple WWDC, and YT Ad Wars
This episode covers a major Windows Wi-Fi security flaw that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution, making immediate updates essential. The conversation shifts to Apple's recent WWDC announcements, which included long-awaited fe…
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Computex Trends, AI Hardware, and IKEA Metaverse Careers
This episode focuses on the major tech announcements from Computex, particularly the intense battle for dominance in the processor market as Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm vie for the future of mobile and AI computing. The hosts break down the r…
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AMD's Confusing Naming, Google Search Leaks & Steam Wills
This episode of The WAN Show covers a range of critical tech stories, starting with a critique of AMD's decision to copy Intel's confusing and obnoxious naming schemes for their upcoming processor lines. The hosts discuss the explosive lea…
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AI Privacy Nightmares, YouTube Comments, and Spotify Drama
This episode covers a wide range of industry controversies, beginning with Google's AI Overviews providing inaccurate and dangerous advice based on poor source curation. The hosts engage in a deep critique of corporate decisions, specifica…
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iPhone Bug, Microsoft Proteus Controller & AI Dating Trends
This episode covers the troubling report of an iOS 17.5 bug causing deleted photos to reappear, potentially threatening user privacy. The discussion explores whether this is an iCloud synchronization error or a deeper systemic failure in s…
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Apple M4 Launch, Microsoft Cuts, and Sony Controversy
This episode covers a range of industry developments following the reveal of Apple's M4 chip and the controversial iPad Pro ad. The hosts discuss the backlash against Apple's "Crush!" ad, concluding that the outrage is largely manufactured…
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Tech Controversies: Supercomputers, Tarkov, and AI
This episode covers a range of intense tech industry topics. The hosts break down why buying a decommissioned supercomputer is an expensive trap, analyze the ongoing community meltdown following Escape from Tarkov's latest microtransaction…
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Tech Controversies & Gaming Industry Updates
This episode covers intense industry controversies, headlined by the $250 Unheard Edition of Escape from Tarkov, which has sparked a massive outcry for its broken promises regarding DLC and aggressive pay-to-win elements. The hosts also di…
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Jim Keller on RISC-V, AI Architecture & Future Tech
This WAN show features a deep dive with legendary computer architect Jim Keller. The conversation spans the evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, the inevitability of the open-source RISC-V architecture, and the future of AI with…
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Piracy, AI Grading, and YouTube Playables
This WAN Show episode dives into the legality and efficacy of the MPA's push for ISP-level piracy blocking, arguing that content accessibility and regional pricing remain the industry's real solutions. The hosts provide a critique of AI in…
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The WAN Show: Pranks, AI, and Big Industry Shifts
This episode covers the complex production of an April Fool's prank that required moving entire departments into a residential house, highlighting the fine line between commitment to a bit and organizational chaos. The team discusses the l…
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YouTube Privacy Issues, Marketplace Problems & More
This episode covers critical concerns regarding YouTube's privacy practices, where user data is being surrendered to investigators in broad, potentially unconstitutional requests. The discussion shifts to the deterioration of Facebook Mark…
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Apple Antitrust, Minimal Phone, and Podcast Drama
This episode covers the major antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple by the U.S. DOJ, focusing on allegations of monopolistic behavior and limited interoperability. The conversation shifts toward digital minimalism with the Minimal Phone an…
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Royal Scandals, AI & The Tax Write-Off Sale
This episode covers a wide range of topics starting with the intense media scrutiny surrounding a doctored photo of the Princess of Wales and the broader, existential implications of AI-generated misinformation. The discussion shifts to th…
3h 42m
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