The WAN Show: Bittorrent Sync, Cyanogenmod Phones and GUEST Jayztwocents - Dec 20, 2013
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Promos
WAN Show Document : linustechtips.com Hotspot Shield Link: bit.ly - Offer code LINUS 4:11 Shadowplay streaming to Twitch.tv 7:23 Avago to acquire LSI 10:54 Obama met with tech leaders 14:40 Dual Shock 4 more compatible with Windows than Xbox One Controller 24:20 Jay from JayzTwoCents joins us! 33:24 Cyanogen Phone approved 42:38 Intel 18 core Xeon possibly incoming 1:00:10 Bittorrent Sync Personal Cloud 1:09:55 JayzTwoCents twitter blitz 1:15:22 Squarespace is awesome! 1:17:20 Forum leaks/ Store 1:22:25 Dell releases a console computer....yay 1:26:25 T-Mobile Uncarrier 4 1:29:24 Some dude buys 108 R9 290's 1:32:09 Minecraft coming to PS3 1:33:05 OPPO 7 2k display handset 1:35:03 Worlds Greatest Mousepad 1:35:22 Doctors save hand by attaching it to his leg 1:36:48 10grand for an Xbox One? 1:37:47 Worlds Greatest live stream socks 1:39:27 Website Homepage! 1:43:25 Another funding drive on the way 1:44:00 Odyssey 7Q crazy camera thing 1:48:02 Twitter blitz
The WAN Show episode from December 20, 2013 covers a wide range of tech topics and future-looking trends, anchored by Linus and guest Jayztwocents. The hosts begin by outlining the show structure and teasing the major segments for the day, including CyanogenMod phones, BitTorrent Sync as a potential personal cloud solution, and a guest appearance by Jayztwocents. They note that Google has approved CyanogenMod devices, signaling a possible partnership with mainstream Android hardware. The discussion then shifts to BitTorrent Sync as a potential end-to-end personal cloud, emphasizing its claimed security, privacy, and free beta availability, and debating how it might compete with established cloud services. The hosts position BitTorrent Sync as a potentially transformative option for users seeking private storage and syncing across devices, while acknowledging questions about cost and scalability. Throughout, Linus and the guest tease the dynamic of combining software customization with official hardware support, hinting at broader implications for the Android ecosystem and personal data management.
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Questions answered
- What is BitTorrent Sync and why is it considered a potential personal cloud solution?
- BitTorrent Sync is a peer-to-peer file synchronization technology that aims to securely sync files directly between devices without relying on a centralized cloud service, potentially offering private, free beta personal cloud functionality.
- Why is the CyanogenMod phone approval significant for Android hardware ecosystems?
- Google approving CyanogenMod hardware signals increased mainstream legitimacy for custom Android ROMs and associated devices, suggesting closer collaboration between open-source Android software and device makers.
- What implications does the Avago acquisition of LSI have for high-end storage and gaming peripherals?
- The acquisition could unify storage controllers and high-speed interconnects, enabling higher performance and more integrated solutions that benefit both enterprise storage and gaming peripherals.
- What does the guest Jayztwocents contribute to the discussion about PC gaming and hardware experimentation?
- Jayztwocents brings hands-on hardware testing, PC build expertise, and practical perspectives on how upcoming devices and software changes affect PC enthusiasts and modding culture.