Summary
Overview
This WAN Show episode covers YouTube's new shorts time limit feature, DaVinci Resolve 21's expansion into photo editing, California's proposed bill requiring long-term support for server-connected games, and Apple's renewed push into education with the MacBook Neo. The hosts also discuss Adobe's pricing concerns, NVIDIA's N1 SoC, Game Pass price increases, and various tech industry developments.
YouTube Shorts Time Limit Feature
YouTube is rolling out a feature allowing users to set their Shorts viewing time to zero minutes, though implementation appears inconsistent. While some users report Shorts completely disappearing from their feed, others find they can easily bypass the limit with a single button press. The hosts tested the feature live but found it wasn't available on their devices yet, suggesting a gradual rollout strategy.
- YouTube now allows users to limit Shorts to zero minutes viewing time
- The feature is rolling out gradually as a percentage-based deployment to avoid breaking all users at once
- Crystal's test showed the limit can be immediately bypassed with a glowing button, making it less effective
- Some users report Shorts completely removed from their main feed, though still accessible on creator channels
- Linus uninstalls apps entirely rather than relying on time limits for self-control
" Why did you attack him? Why me when it doesn't know? Yeah, why did you lash out at him? "
" I would choose the larger display over the OLED. In my theater room, I could have, if I really wanted, a 97-inch OLED. I have chosen not to. Instead, I have a 115-inch mini LED. "
California Gaming Preservation Bill
California's AB bill, supported by Stop Killing Games, would require game operators to provide 60-day shutdown notices and offer solutions like patches, new versions, or refunds when server-connected games are discontinued. The regulations would apply to games released after December 1, 2026, with exceptions for subscription services, free games, and games where sellers can't revoke access post-sale.
- The Protect Our Games Act requires 60-day notice before shutting down game servers
- Operators must provide either a new version, a patch, or a full refund when servers shut down
- The bill originally required stopping sales at 60-day notice but was changed to shutdown date
- Exceptions include subscription services like WoW, free games, and games sellers can't revoke
- European Parliament held introductory hearing on similar initiative with response expected by July
" What this does is it gives companies an out if they're in an absolutely desperate situation. Can't do the previous two for some weird legal reason or whatever else. "
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