The WAN Show: VALVE SPYING ON US?? GTX 750 Ti Launch - Feb 21st, 2014
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WAN Show Document: linustechtips.com Hotspot Shield link: hotspotshield.com New style of table of contents this week. Much more granular. Let us know if you like it in the video comments. 0:00:00 - Introduction to Topics 0:03:16 - Introduction Video 0:03:35 - Hotspot Shied Shoutout - Offercode: LINUS 0:05:16 - TOPIC: Is Valve Spying On Us All? - 0:08:22 - Linus's Opinions - 0:10:00 - Slick's Opinions - 0:10:30 - 570 People Banned - 0:11:14 - Strawpoll - strawpoll.me 0:12:25 - TOPIC: Bitcoin ATM's Coming to the United States...Maybe - 0:13:18 - Security Measures - 0:15:05 - Linus's Opinions on Bitcoin 0:18:33 - TOPIC: Facebook Aquires WhatsApp - 0:21:24 - Is WhatsApp a Social Network? - 0:23:45 - Can They Monetize WhatsApp? - 0:25:50 - Privacy 0:27:20 - Strawpoll Results 0:29:29 - Twitter Blitz - 0:29:30 - The Hobbit - 0:32:00 - Mini MSN Rant - 0:34:00 - Cheating More During Steam Sales 0:34:50 - TOPIC: Amazon Plans To Increase Membership Fees - 0:35:35 - What Amazon Prime Is - 0:38:00 - Shipping Is Expensive - 0:41:30 - Slick's Opinion 0:43:00 - Qualcom Talk 0:43:55 - Better Than Bieber - 0:44:25 - Ukrain Skier - 0:46:25 - Looser Keeps Bieber 0:47:02 - Hotspot Shield Sponser Spot - Visit bit.ly - For 20% off Elite prices use the code: LINUS - 0:48:40 - Sponsered Giveaway from Hotspot Shield 0:49:44 - T-Shirts 0:51:23 - TOPIC: Must Talked To Apple, But Said Acquisition Of Tesla Is "unlikley" - 0:51:40 - Apple's Future - 0:57:55 - Battery Technology 0:58:31 - TOPIC: Google Project Tango - 0:58:49 - Say Hello To Project Tango - Video - 1:00:00 - What Is Project Tango - 1:02:40 - Oculus Rift Laser Tag 0:04:25 - TOPIC: BitTorrent To Launch Livestreaming App - 1:07:30 - BitTorrent's Publicity & Future 1:08:33 - TOPIC: Watching Movies On The Oculus Rift - 1:09:30 - WARNING TO HEADPHONE USERS - 1:10:20 - Sporting Events - 1:11:25 - Sensory Overload Chamber - 1:13:00 - Recreating Riots 1:14:20 - Oculus To Suspend Sales Of Rift Developer Kit - 1:15:30 - RiftCon 1:16:10 - TOPIC: This App Trains You To See Farther 1:18:10 - TOPIC: Irrational Games Is Closing It's Doors - 1:21:20 - Classic Memes 1:22:00 - More Final Fantasy Development On The PC 1:23:00 - Source For Thief Is Leaked 1:27:00 - TOPIC: GeForce GTX 750Ti - Strawpoll - strawpoll.me 1:31:20 - Powerlaces Might Be Coming In 2014 1:33:05 - Strawpoll Results 1:34:47 - Hotspot Shield Plug 1:35:10 - Support Linus Media Group 1:35:20 - Linus Tech Tips Star Citizen Conglomerate 1:35:52 - Linus Tech Tips T-Shirts 1:37:25 - Outro
The WAN Show episode from February 21st 2014 dives into a range of hot tech topics, starting with Valve and the question of whether the company is spying on its users. The hosts discuss rumors circulating online and unpack Gabe Newell’s statements about how Valve handles user data, including what data is collected, what is verified, and under what conditions accounts are banned for cheating. They contrast Valve’s approach with other companies that implement stricter DRM and telemetry, and they consider the implications for trust between a platform and its users. The discussion is framed around the broader theme of user privacy in gaming and digital services, with a focus on whether such data collection is necessary to combat cheating or simply a revenue or control mechanism. The segment emphasizes that Valve’s method was intended to detect cheats via local data checks and server callbacks, while avoiding intrusive browser history scanning. They also contemplate the possibility of future shifts in policy and the need for transparency to maintain user trust. In short, the hosts evaluate the balance between anti-cheat measures and user privacy, and what consumers should expect from a platform that has become a de facto ecosystem for PC gaming.
Topics · technology · gaming · privacy · software · hardware · virtual_reality
Questions answered
- What did Gabe Newell say about Valve collecting user data and why did Valve consider banning cheaters?
- Valve indicated that it did not collect browser history or sensitive private data; instead, it focused on locally detected cheating indicators and server callbacks to verify cheating activity, banning users when cheating was confirmed.
- Why are Bitcoin ATMs discussed in this WAN Show?
- The show covers Bitcoin ATMs as part of a broader discussion on changing payment methods, anonymity concerns, and regulatory challenges surrounding cryptocurrency adoption in the United States.
- How is WhatsApp valued in the Facebook acquisition discussed on WAN Show?
- The hosts analyze the $19 billion acquisition in terms of user base, growth trajectory, potential monetization, and whether WhatsApp should be classified as a social network or a messaging utility.
- What is Project Tango as mentioned in the WAN Show?
- Project Tango is introduced as Google's initiative related to advanced computer vision and spatial mapping, with potential implications for virtual reality and mobile computing.
- What hardware topics are highlighted in this WAN Show?
- The GTX 750 Ti launch is discussed, along with related trends in GPU pricing and performance; Oculus Rift is also mentioned in the broader VR context.