The WAN Show - STEAM Refunds?? Also Computex Happened! - June 5, 2015
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The WAN Show episode dated June 5 2015 opens with Linus noting that Luke is away at Computex, which colors the episode as a Computex heavy broadcast. The host teases a full Computex coverage segment and promises highlights from the event, including AMD Fiji details, Nvidia G Sync on mobile, and new ASUS and InWin products seen at Computex. He immediately pivots to sponsor messages and acknowledges the absence of his usual co host, joking about time zones and the show running late when Luke is present versus on schedule when he is not. The show then dives into Computex highlights with a rapid fire style, transitioning between topics quickly to cover as many stories as possible. The host praises the event coverage and points viewers to links for in depth reads, while tossing in anecdotal commentary about the scale and excitement around Computex. He emphasizes that the day will be packed with news, previews, and first looks, setting expectations for a high energy, information dense stream.
Topics · technology · computing · consumer-electronics · events · hardware · gaming
Questions answered
- What were the key Computex highlights covered in this WAN Show episode?
- Key Computex highlights include AMD Fiji official reveal and imagery, Nvidia mobile G-Sync launch and the discussion of variable overdrive, ASUS 4K professional monitor with wide color gamut, InWin transforming case designs, and the first look at MSI desktop GPUs for a unified AIO and laptop solution.
- What is the main controversy discussed regarding Valve and Steam refunds?
- The episode references Valve implementing Steam refunds, framing it as a major customer service shift that changes how consumers can return games, with potential implications for the market and consumer expectations.
- Which new storage and USB technology topics are addressed?
- SanDisk announces a 2TB portable SSD at Computex, and a USB drive featuring both USB Type A and Type C connectors is discussed as part of USB-C mainstream adoption.
- What is the significance of the 980 Ti versus Titan X discussion?
- The discussion centers on a non reference GTX 980 Ti showing different pixel fill rates compared to the Titan X, with real-world gaming performance often similar, prompting questions about architecture and marketing differences.