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Crypto Crash, Amazon Turnover, and Lab 2 Updates
This episode of The WAN Show covers a variety of pressing industry news and personal project updates. Linus provides a critical update on the Lab 2 drama, urging the community to cease harassment of former tenants while detailing the ongoi…
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Hard Drive Obsolescence, Dream Controversy, & Lab Updates
This episode focuses on the transition away from hard drives as primary boot devices, highlighting how SSDs have revolutionized user experience despite long-standing industry resistance. The discussion pivots to community controversies, sp…
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Linus and Luke: Lab Troubles, Smart Home Rage and Tech News
This episode of the WAN Show is heavy on reality checks and industry frustrations. Linus opens up about the massive logistical and physical hurdles at their new lab facility, which was left in a state of disrepair by the previous tenant. T…
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Smart Home Tech Failures, Game Pass, and Tech Careers
This episode focuses on the stark frustrations of modern smart home automation, specifically featuring Linus's battle with Jasco over proprietary, outdated firmware for expensive light switches. The hosts argue that such anti-consumer poli…
1h 40m -
Framework Upgrades, Tesla Manuals, and Tech Rants
This episode covers major milestones in the right-to-repair movement, specifically highlighting Framework's release of standalone motherboard boards and official schematics for DIY projects. The conversation pivots to Tesla’s decision to o…
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NVIDIA Mining Unlock, Linux Drivers, and Tech Talk
This episode covers the notable circumventing of NVIDIA's hash rate limiters by NiceHash, though the relevance is tempered by a broader cryptocurrency market crash. The hosts discuss NVIDIA's shift toward open-source Linux drivers, attribu…
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NVIDIA SEC Fines, Creator Drama, and GPU Auction
This episode covers a wide range of industry news and internal company updates. Linus reflects on a recent public misunderstanding with a fellow creator and advocates for better conflict resolution. The show dives into NVIDIA's SEC penalty…
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LTT Labs Expansion, Apple Repair, and TeamViewer Rants
This episode focuses on the major structural changes at Linus Media Group as they officially welcome Gary Key to lead the new LTT Labs division. The team outlines a long-term strategy to shift from general content creation to high-end, cat…
3h 18m -
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 -
Linus Tech Tips: Wire Fraud Update, Elon Musk, & NFTs
In this episode, Linus opens with a dramatic update on the $90,000 wire fraud incident that befell him and his wife, detailing the failures of both the banking system and the RCMP to handle such crimes efficiently, and explaining that the …
1h 33m -
Tech Fixes, Right-to-Repair, & Elon Musk Drama
This episode focuses on the expansion of the Right-to-Repair movement as Google partners with iFixit to support device repairs. Linus provides a candid internal update regarding the company's financial state, the new, massive laboratory sp…
1h 55m -
GPU Shortage Ends, New Tech Secrets, and Security Risks
This episode covers the welcome news that the GPU shortage is finally cooling down, allowing for more normalized inventory and pricing. A significant portion of the conversation turns to critical security threats, including sophisticated s…
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The WAN Show: EU Digital Markets Act, Lapsus Hacks, & New LTT Merch
This episode focuses on the EU's Digital Markets Act, a landmark legislative package designed to enforce interoperability and fair competition among big tech companies. The hosts passionately discuss why pro-consumer laws, better privacy c…
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Apple Hardware Fixes and Tech Innovations
This episode covers intense frustration with Apple's new Mac Studio and Studio Display, specifically criticizing the lack of user-replaceable parts and the absurd fixed power cables. The team transitions to exciting hardware updates, inclu…
1h 51m -
Steam Deck Windows Trials, Artesian Builds, and Tech News
This episode covers the highly anticipated arrival of Windows drivers for the Steam Deck, revealing a difficult experience where Linux continues to dominate in performance and usability. The discussion shifts to the spectacular collapse of…
2h 21m -
Artesian Builds Scandal, NVIDIA Hack & Nintendo Emulation
This episode covers several major industry stories, starting with the collapse of Artesian Builds due to an appalling, exclusionary giveaway scandal. The hosts discuss why maintaining integrity with your community is critical. Shifting to …
1h 47m -
Steam Deck Launch, Chip Shortage, and Future Tech Updates
This episode focuses on the monumental release of the Valve Steam Deck, examining its current state as a partly unfinished but highly innovative handheld console. Linus shares his rigorous testing process and technical impressions, while a…
1h 23m -
Valve's iFixit Deal, Windows 11 Account Mandates, and LTT Updates
This episode covers major industry news including Valve’s groundbreaking partnership with iFixit to provide replacement parts for the Steam Deck and Valve Index, marking a significant victory for the Right to Repair movement. The hosts als…
2h 31m -
Newegg Scandal, Steam Deck, and Best Buy Paywalls
This episode focuses on the recent Gamers Nexus investigation into Newegg's unethical RMA and resale policies, which the hosts describe as a significant breach of consumer trust. Linus and Luke announce a six-month pause on all sponsor rel…
1h 51m -
Newegg Controversy, Sony Buys Bungie, and Facebook's Crash
This episode of the WAN Show addresses the critical Gamers Nexus report concerning Newegg's problematic RMA policies and the denial of refunds for motherboards with bent pins. The hosts analyze the broader implications for the computer har…
2h 03m -
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 -
Microsoft's Activision Bid, Lenovo Vendor-Locking & Tech News
This episode covers a massive shift in the gaming industry as Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The hosts analyze the potential for a future Microsoft monopoly, the implications for Game Pass, and the necessity of s…
2h 06m -
WAN Show: Razer Masks, GPU Pricing & Mining Shenanigans
In this episode of the WAN Show, Linus and Luke dive into the controversy surrounding Razer’s Zephyr masks and their misleading N95 marketing. The hosts also break down the state of the GPU market, expressing frustration over the rising co…
1h 55m -
CES News, RTX 3090 Ti Controversy, and Intel Updates
This episode of The WAN Show covers a whirlwind of tech news from CES 2022, primarily focusing on NVIDIA and Intel's competitive moves. The duo dives into the long-awaited RTX 3050 and the controversial, low-key reveal of the RTX 3090 Ti. …
2h 26m -
Alexa Dangers, ASUS Fire Hazads, and TikTok Trends
This episode covers a wide array of tech news, beginning with a serious warning about a dangerous 'Penny Challenge' suggestion made by Alexa and a critical hardware recall for the ASUS Z690 motherboard due to fire hazards. The conversation…
1h 32m
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