The WAN Show
Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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AI Is Bursting - WAN Show October 30, 2026
Oct 31, 2026Summary Preview
A wide-ranging WAN Show discussing major tech industry developments, including massive stock market drops affecting tech companies, AI developments and controversies, Nintendo Switch 2 emulation breakthroughs, Samsung TV privacy concerns, and various other tech news. The hosts also debut a new 'Devil's Advocate' segment and play browser-based games sponsored by HTC Viverse.
- Tech Stock Market Crash and AI Spending Concerns
- Sam Altman's Controversial RAM Comments
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Linus joins the WAN Show from China during an intense manufacturing tour while discussing critical tech news including a massive PHP vulnerability affecting 70% of websites, BioWare's closure, AI's impact on content creation, and the evolving landscape of self-hosting in response to increasingly invasive privacy policies from major tech companies.
- PHP 2 Shell Vulnerability Crisis
- AI Turbocharging Script Kiddies
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In this WAN Show episode, Linus announces he's finally adopting ad blocking after years of resistance, driven by websites that are now 100% ads with zero content visible. The hosts discuss the tension between content creators and advertisers, OpenAI's new ads in ChatGPT, Microsoft's repeated dark patterns, and various tech industry developments including Tesla's Roadster 2, NVIDIA's underwhelming RTX Spark launch, and the rise of AI-generated music flooding streaming platforms.
- The Breaking Point: Linus Finally Adopts Ad Blocking
- OpenAI Launches Ads in ChatGPT Despite Previous Promises
Software Is Over - WAN Show October 9, 2026
Oct 10, 2026Summary Preview
In this extended WAN Show episode, Linus and Luke discuss a chaotic week of tech news dominated by AI developments, including decompiled Adobe alternatives, PS5 emulation progress, and Microsoft's new ARM-powered Surface laptop. Linus struggles through technical difficulties with a problematic Google Chromebook while the show covers everything from NVIDIA drivers returning to macOS to the state of AI assistants and gaming emulation breakthroughs.
- Technical Difficulties and Google Chromebook Disaster
- AI-Generated Adobe Alternatives Go Viral
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A lengthy WAN Show episode covering AI assistants, gaming developments, hardware news, and company operations. Major topics include Meta's AI assistant issues with Facebook Marketplace, PlayStation 5 Pro scalping prevention measures, game modding developments, and discussions about ISP plans and local AI setups. The hosts also dive into personal stories about home automation, casting projects, and gaming memories.
- Meta's Muse AI Assistant Fails at Facebook Marketplace
- PlayStation 5 Pro Scalping Prevention and Verified Gamer Programs
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Linus and Luke discuss major tech news from the week, including YouTube's Made on YouTube 2026 announcements featuring extensive AI integration, Meta's latest event with new AR glasses and the Muse AI assistant, and various other industry developments. They express concerns about increasing AI automation in content creation while covering topics ranging from Microsoft's patent for ad insertion in games to DoorDash's massive settlement for wage theft.
- Made on YouTube 2026: AI Takes Over Content Creation
- The Erosion of Evergreen Content and Creator Competition
I’m a Tesla Driver Now - WAN Show September 18, 2026
Sep 19, 2026Summary Preview
This WAN Show episode covers Linus's week-long experience testing Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, the launch of the Steam Deck and Great Indoors product collection, discussions about AI technology including ChatGPT's new ad model and Apple's digital photo verification system, plus updates on net neutrality battles, AWS data loss from Iranian strikes, and Blizzard's revival of classic games.
- Tesla Full Self-Driving Experience and Autonomous Vehicle Challenges
- Road Rage, Driving Habits, and Highway Psychology
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In this episode, Linus and Luke discuss Apple's September event featuring the iPhone Duo foldable, new AirPods with active noise cancellation at lower prices, and the AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade series. They cover the surprising breakup between Sony and Kojima Productions, with Xbox picking up the Physical Intelligence game. Other topics include IKEA's quirky Skyrim collaboration, LG smart TVs being caught spying on users, Australia's proposed law to let users opt out of social media algorithms, and Framework's RAM price reductions. The show also features extensive discussion about Creator Warehouse's September product drop and the challenges of running an apparel company.
- Apple's September Event: iPhone Duo and New AirPods
- Kojima Productions and PlayStation Break Up
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Luke and Linus discuss Sony's stance on digital game ownership, the Steam leak containing terabytes of content from 2003-2013, Markiplier's GoPro investment controversy, and various tech industry news. They also cover YouTube's redefinition of views, discuss their personal experiences with smart home setups and carbonated beverages, and reflect on content creation challenges including audience expectations and product development at LTT Store.
- Sony's Digital Game Ownership Lawsuit
- Massive Steam Content Leak
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A wide-ranging WAN Show episode covering DLSS 5's early leak and hands-on impressions, Meta's landmark $17.1 billion teen safety settlement, China's government shift from Windows to Linux, and various tech industry developments. The hosts also discuss personal topics including fitness routines, meal prep strategies, and favorite music.
- DLSS 5 Early Leak and Hands-On Testing
- Meta's $17.1 Billion Teen Safety Settlement
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Linus and Luke discuss their ambitious plans to become an ISP by setting up co-location infrastructure, which could save $400,000 over five years. The show covers major tech topics including YouTube's increased monetization requirements, Meta's $942 million penalty in New Mexico, Google Play Store opening to third-party app stores, and various AI developments. Linus also announces an editorial pivot for LTT toward more personal, varied content and reveals upcoming 40th birthday celebration events.
- Becoming an ISP: LMG's Infrastructure Revolution
- LTT Content Pivot: From Structured Format to Personal Interest
My Family Left Me - WAN Show August 7, 2026
Aug 08, 2026Summary Preview
Linus and Luke discuss their week apart - Linus being home alone tending to chickens while his family is overseas, and Luke quarantining from his sick partner. They cover major tech news including Samsung banning apps that share internet connections, PlayStation 5 going digital-only in 2028, PS5 emulation progress, and the challenges of the semiconductor shortage affecting everything from gaming to power banks. The discussion ranges from corporate policies to personal experiences with smart home automation and the future of various tech industries.
- Life Updates: Solo Week Adventures
- Samsung Bans Malicious TV Apps Sharing Internet Connections
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The WAN Show discusses Minecraft's new system requirements, Microsoft's forced OneDrive Photos app, California's proposed 3D printer regulations, Reddit's mandatory account logins, and various tech industry updates. Linus also shares his unexpected chicken coop project and discusses retirement plans for content creators.
- Minecraft System Requirements Controversy
- 4GB GPUs Make a Comeback
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Linus and Luke discuss NVIDIA's new Vera data center CPUs and their exciting implications for future consumer processors, Framework's RAM pricing crisis, Xbox backwards compatibility, and various tech industry developments including tariffs, AI tools in education, and the state of PC gaming costs.
- NVIDIA Vera CPUs - A Game Changer for Single-Core Performance
- Framework's RAM Pricing Crisis
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A wide-ranging WAN Show covering Microsoft's hidden device tracking ID in Windows 11, the state of mid-range tech products, Linux gaming advances with Proton 11, and ongoing discussions about PC gaming, emulation preservation, and data center infrastructure. The hosts also discuss YouTube Premium's class action lawsuit, PlayStation's move to digital-only gaming, and various tech industry developments.
- Microsoft's Secret Windows 11 Tracking ID Exposed
- The Death of Entry-Level and Mid-Range GPUs
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A wide-ranging discussion covering major gaming industry upheaval at Xbox and Microsoft, Steam's refund policy issues affecting indie developers, physical media debates, AI copyright battles, and various tech industry topics including VR headsets, browser privacy, and Chinese semiconductor developments.
- Xbox's Massive Restructuring and Studio Closures
- The State of Halo and Xbox's Gaming Identity
Sony Killed Physical Games - WAN Show July 3, 2026
Jul 04, 2026Summary Preview
This WAN Show episode covers Sony's announcement to end physical PlayStation disc production in 2028, Meta's use of custom chips to run DDR4 in DDR5 servers amid the RAM shortage, and various tech industry developments including lawsuits, surveillance cameras, and AI controversies. The hosts also showcase LTT's upcoming Forever Sock product with copper-infused merino wool and discuss the challenges of moving the show to a new channel.
- Sony Ending Physical PlayStation Discs in 2028
- Xbox Disk-to-Digital Feature and Future of Console Gaming
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This WAN Show episode covers the Steam Machine launch at $1,050, Microsoft's massive patch introducing 208 security fixes but also countless bugs, and Linus's surprisingly positive experience using SteamOS as a desktop OS. The show also discusses Valve extending SteamOS support to other hardware, privacy concerns with Meta's AI glasses, and various tech industry updates including pricing pressures from component shortages.
- Steam Machine Launch and Linus's Desktop Experience
- Windows Update Disaster and Search Improvements
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Linus and Luke discuss Microsoft's Xbox troubles including rumored studio closures and potential spinoff, showcase Linus drinking a blended McDonald's meal as punishment for being late, cover AMD's shader delivery improvements, debate smart glasses driving bans, explore local AI hardware builds, and discuss the resurgence of Snapchat among youth. The show includes hardware deep-dives, social media trends, and the challenges of parenting in the digital age.
- Xbox Gaming Division in Crisis
- The Blended McDonald's Punishment