The WAN Show
Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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Recent Episodes
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
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The WAN Show discusses major AI developments including Google's liability for false AI Overview information, Meta's pulled facial recognition system, and Anthropic's Fable 5 shutdown. Other topics include Florida hospital using Palantir to detect sepsis, Instagram's new algorithm controls, donut battery fraud exposure, Canada's proposed social media ban for under-16s, and various tech and gaming news.
- Google Found Liable for AI Overview Misinformation
- Donut Lab Battery Fraud Exposed
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This WAN Show episode covers Linus and Luke's return from Computex 2026 in Taiwan, where they discuss NVIDIA's new RTX Spark laptop chips, Google's innovative fake call detection feature for Android, AMD's AM5 socket extension through 2029, and various industry trends. The hosts share insights from the show floor about the state of PC gaming hardware, declining sales in the accessories market, and the massive amounts of money flowing through the AI and space industries. They also discuss ProtonMail's new Gmail integration feature and showcase new LTT Store products.
- Google's Fake Call Detection Feature for Android
- NVIDIA RTX Spark - Windows Laptop Chips
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This WAN Show episode covers major tech news including rising RAM and SSD prices affecting gamers, DuckDuckGo install spikes following Google's AI search changes, and California's digital ownership legislation. The show features a tape-to-tape hockey gaming segment with Linus, Luke, and team members, plus discussions on AI-generated content detection, stick drift solutions for Xbox controllers, and Linus's knife-forging experience in Japan.
- Hardware Pricing Crisis and Chinese Memory Market Entry
- DuckDuckGo Growth Following Google's AI Integration
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Linus and Luke discuss Microsoft's recent positive changes including ditching the Copilot Key, removing SMS two-factor authentication, and addressing driver issues that affected battery life. They dive deep into Google's massive AI-focused keynote, local LLM hosting, Samsung's near-strike over AI chip profits, and various tech industry news. The show celebrates 'Good News Friday' while maintaining critical perspectives on AI implementation, gaming on Linux, and tech industry trends.
- Microsoft's Redemption Arc: Copilot Key Becomes Optional
- Google I/O: AI Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Windows 11 Is Getting Faster - WAN Show May 15, 2026
May 16, 2026Summary Preview
Linus and Luke discuss the latest tech news including Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile feature, Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, Google Books, and various hardware announcements. They cover topics ranging from AI developments to new LTT Store products (UV protective apparel), cybersecurity tips, and industry controversies. The show features extensive discussion about privacy concerns, business practices, and the challenges of running a tech media company.
- Windows 11 Low Latency Profile and Meta Smart Glasses
- Google Books and Aluminum OS AI Features
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This WAN Show episode features Linus broadcasting from Connecticut after attending a creator event, while discussing major tech news including AMD's HDMI 2.1 Linux support, GameStop's bizarre $56 billion eBay acquisition offer, and Valve's mysterious 50-ton shipment of game consoles. The hosts also cover Nintendo's price increase for the Switch 2, Toyota's surveillance-heavy tech city, and various other tech industry developments in their signature conversational style.
- AMD HDMI 2.1 Coming to Linux and Valve Hardware Speculation
- GameStop's Absurd $56 Billion eBay Acquisition Offer