The WAN Show - iPhone on Fire? Ass Creed Unity Crazy PC Requirements - October 24, 2014
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linustechtips.com Sponsors! Lynda.com Link: lynda.com: lynda.com for a 7 day free trial Phantom Glass Link: store.phantom.glass - international shipping Table Of Contents (thanks RedFox134 for posting in the video comments): 0:00:45 Luke has not been fired 0:01:15 Intro topics (Far Cry 4, hover boards, G.fast DSL tech, Assassins Creed Unity specs) 0:02:37 Intro 0:03:00 Sponsors - Lynda & Phantom Glass 0:04:15 Luke's German stories 0:06:45 Inbox by Gmail 0:11:23 Apple removes Bose from their stores 0:13:20 Celebrity endorsements 0:15:35 Kim Kardashian "story" 0:16:30 Twitter blitz about celebrity endorsements 0:20:25 IBM-GlobalFoundries deal 0:23:37 Japanese 3D printed gun case 0:26:00 Far Cry 4 Season Pass 0:32:24 Gigabyte Mini-ITX GTX 970 0:34:45 Hover boards Kickstarter 0:38:58 Gigabyte Mini-ITX GTX 970 picture 0:39:14 Apple A8X benchmarks 0:43:33 Rumour: 14nm Broadwell-E mass production 0:46:50 NSA approves of Samsung phones with Knox 0:49:15 Linus corrects mistake about 64bit apps 0:50:20 Apple App Store going 64bit 0:52:44 G.Skill Phoenix Blade PCIe SSD 0:55:24 Pirate Bay promotes FrootVPN 0:59:10 Scamadviser for linustechtips.com 0:59:42 Sponsor spot - lynda.com/WANshow 1:02:10 Sponsor spot - store.phantom.glass 1:04:54 Nvidia Titan Z price drop 1:06:07 Mouse chair thing 1:09:35 LMG is moving soon 1:12:20 G.fast DSL tech 1:14:13 Photomath app 1:21:02 Man claims his iPhone 6 bent and caught fire 1:23:30 Assassins Creed Unity specs 1:28:20 Planning of next t-shirt design 1:31:45 Comic Sans typewriter 1:32:55 Smash Bros. Wii U 1:36:25 Zotac 980 competition 1:37:34 $130 motherboard usability roundup 1:38:55 Zotac 980 competition winner is BarryPrestonSladeJr 1:41:20 Ruckus ZoneFlex R700 Access Point 1:44:35 More people watch WAN show with Luke 1:46:42 PC build logs 1:49:10 Outro
The WAN Show episode dated October 24, 2014 covers a broad range of technology and gaming topics, starting with a light tone about Luke not being fired and the team catching up with viewers. The hosts introduce Far Cry 4 as a major, launch‑day‑high‑priced title with extensive DLC options, noting the heavy value proposition and the time‑sensitive nature of the content. They also tease a controversial discussion about Assassin’s Creed Unity’s PC requirements, setting the stage for debates about optimization, system requirements, and the cost of modern PC gaming. The show transitions into small but diverse segments, including a real life hover board Kickstarter, an update on G fast DSL technology, and remarks about iPhone devices and Apple store decisions. Throughout the episode, Linus and Luke interleave sponsor reads with live commentary on current tech topics, maintaining a rapid, conversational pace. They also discuss celebrity endorsements, marketing strategies, and the impact of such endorsements on consumer behavior, inviting audience participation via Twitter Blitz. The discussion moves to IBM GlobalFoundries’ acquisition and the broader semiconductor industry, highlighting strategic shifts in the computer hardware supply chain. The hosts cover a Japanese 3D‑printed gun case case study, illustrating how 3D printing intersects with regulation and technology culture. A substantial portion of the show is dedicated to Far Cry 4 DLC and Season Pass pricing, with a long analytical digression about value, unlock systems, and whether content should be bundled or sold separately. The GTX 970 ITX card is featured as a high‑efficiency mini‑ITX option, including performance, temperature, and overclocking notes. The era‑defining concept of hover boards receives measured skepticism from the hosts, analyzing Kickstarter campaigns and the practicality of the devices. The show returns to smartphone hardware with Apple A8X benchmarking discussions and the broader implication for iPhone and iOS performance in late 2014. The Everything‑In‑One setup for email management is explored through Inbox by Gmail, including how it compares to existing Google Now integrations and its potential impact on productivity. The hosts debate the economics of digital game pricing, with inflation, distribution costs, and the perceived value of launch‑day DLC packages in the context of Far Cry 4. They conclude with a constructive recap of the notable topics, expressing optimism for future WAN Shows and the ongoing growth of Linus Media Group. Overall, the episode blends humor, consumer advocacy, and technical analysis, while inviting viewer participation and feedback on the most controversial segments. The show closes with a reflection on the evolving landscape of hardware, software, and digital media businesses, and a call to stay tuned for the next edition.
Topics · tech_news · gaming · hardware_reviews · consumer_electronics
Questions answered
- What is the central topic of the Far Cry 4 discussion in this WAN Show episode?
- The central topic is the launch day pricing and value of the Far Cry 4 Season Pass and DLC, including a debate about what should be included and whether content should be bundled or sold separately.
- What hardware product is highlighted as a compact option for small form factor builds in this episode?
- The GTX 970 ITX graphics card is highlighted as a compact option suitable for mini‑ITX and small form factor builds.