One Of The Shows Of All Time - WAN Show August 25, 2023
Linus Tech Tips
144 min, 11 sec
The WAN Show returns with various topics including Disney's decision to stop selling DVDs in Australia, child influencers suing their parents, and GTA 6 leaks.
Summary
- Linus and Luke discuss Disney's decision to cease DVD sales in Australia and implications for physical media.
- They touch on the topic of child influencers now having the ability to sue their parents for wage theft.
- The hosts cover the bizarre incident of a teenager using an Amazon Fire Stick to hack and leak GTA 6 gameplay.
- Meta's decision to block Canadian news on its platforms, including satirical news, is debated.
- They also discuss the acquisition of a modding group by Rockstar and the implications for the modding community.
- Linus and Luke provide updates on the LTT screwdriver launch and share personal anecdotes.
Chapter 1
The hosts return to WAN Show and tease the topics for discussion.
- Linus and Luke greet the audience and express excitement for the return of the WAN Show after a brief hiatus.
- They tease topics such as Disney's DVD sales halt in Australia, child influencers suing parents, and the GTA 6 leak.
Chapter 2
Disney ceases selling DVDs in Australia, signifying a decline in physical media.
- Disney will no longer sell physical media in Australia and New Zealand after the release of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
- This decision follows a pattern of discontinuing DVDs and Blu-rays in other regions.
- The hosts discuss the implications for places with poor internet and the loss of high-quality media access.
Chapter 3
New law allows child influencers to sue parents for wage theft.
- Illinois passes a law ensuring compensation for underage social media entertainers, sparking a discussion on the exploitation of child influencers.
- A portion of earnings must be placed in a trust for the child based on the amount of time featured in monetized content.
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Meta's decision to block Canadian news raises concerns.
- Meta's blocking of Canadian news content causes backlash due to current crises like forest fires.
- The accidental ban on satirical news site The Beaverton is lifted after they clarify their content is not news.
Chapter 6
dbrand sponsors the show and their relationship with LTT is highlighted.
- Linus and Luke thank dbrand for sponsoring the show and reflect on the long-term relationship between the two companies.
- The hosts praise dbrand for their understanding of influencer marketing and their genuine partnership.
Chapter 7
Linus and Luke share personal experiences and updates on LTT projects.
- The hosts discuss the weirdness of not doing the WAN Show the previous week and the impact on their routine.
- They talk about the intense work week they had, focusing on introspection and improving workflows at LTT.
Chapter 8
Rockstar acquires the modding team behind popular roleplay servers, despite past bans.
- Rockstar's acquisition of cfx.re is discussed, noting the team's contribution to GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 roleplay servers.
- The hosts express support for modders being recognized and hired by major game studios.
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Credit agency Experian fined for violating spam laws, representing only a small portion of their income.
- Experian's fine for spam violations is highlighted as insignificant compared to their net income, raising questions about the effectiveness of such penalties.
Chapter 13
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