One Of The Shows Of All Time - WAN Show August 25, 2023

Linus Tech Tips

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

Introduction and Teaser

0:01 - 40 sec

The hosts return to WAN Show and tease the topics for discussion.

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 Stops Selling DVDs in Australia

0:25 - 17 sec

Disney ceases selling DVDs in Australia, signifying a decline in physical media.

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

Child Influencers Can Sue Parents

0:44 - 4 sec

New law allows child influencers to sue parents for wage theft.

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

GTA 6 Leak by Teenager

0:49 - 9 sec

Teenager leaks GTA 6 gameplay using a hacked Amazon Fire Stick.

Teenager leaks GTA 6 gameplay using a hacked Amazon Fire Stick.

  • An 18-year-old from the UK, previously arrested for hacking, leaks GTA 6 footage.
  • The leak occurred from a hotel room where the teenager was staying under strict bail conditions.

Chapter 5

Meta Blocks Canadian News

1:03 - 13 sec

Meta's decision to block Canadian news raises concerns.

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

Sponsor Segment: dbrand

1:38 - 11 sec

dbrand sponsors the show and their relationship with LTT is highlighted.

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

Personal Experiences and LTT Updates

2:02 - 18 sec

Linus and Luke share personal experiences and updates on LTT projects.

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 Modding Group

9:28 - 9 sec

Rockstar acquires the modding team behind popular roleplay servers, despite past bans.

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

Music Labels Sue Internet Archive

9:28 - 8 sec

Music labels sue Internet Archive for preserving music recorded on old 78 RPM discs.

Music labels sue Internet Archive for preserving music recorded on old 78 RPM discs.

  • The lawsuit against the Internet Archive by music labels, including Sony and UMG, over the preservation of old recordings is mentioned.

Chapter 10

Microsoft's Offensive AI Articles

9:28 - 8 sec

Microsoft takes down bizarre AI-written articles, including one listing a food bank as a tourist attraction.

Microsoft takes down bizarre AI-written articles, including one listing a food bank as a tourist attraction.

  • The hosts discuss the absurdity of the AI-generated articles and Microsoft's claim of human error in their publication.

Chapter 11

Meta's News Block in Canada

9:28 - 8 sec

Meta's news block in Canada, including satirical news, is criticized for endangering public safety.

Meta's news block in Canada, including satirical news, is criticized for endangering public safety.

  • The consequences of Meta's news block during crises like forest fires are discussed, along with the temporary ban on The Beaverton.

Chapter 12

Credit Agency Fined for Spam

9:28 - 8 sec

Credit agency Experian fined for violating spam laws, representing only a small portion of their income.

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

Rockstar's Modding Acquisition

9:28 - 8 sec

Rockstar acquires a modding group it previously banned, raising questions about the future of modding.

Rockstar acquires a modding group it previously banned, raising questions about the future of modding.

  • The implications of Rockstar's acquisition of a modding group for the future of mods and the modding community are discussed.

Chapter 14

WAN Show After Dark

9:28 - 8 sec

The hosts answer audience questions and share thoughts in the WAN Show After Dark segment.

The hosts answer audience questions and share thoughts in the WAN Show After Dark segment.

  • Linus and Luke answer various questions from the audience, including thoughts on gaming, tech upgrades, and the impact of DLSS on gaming.

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