The WAN Show: STEAM In Home Streaming BETA, AMD Kaveri, Jan 24th, 2014
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WAN Show Document: linustechtips.com 1:50 Squarespace Shout out! 2:44 Alienware steam machine not-impossible to upgrade! 5:57 Steam in-home streaming 17:55 South Korean insane 5G network 20:57 Would you move to South Korea for better infrastructure? 29:48 Chrome is an advanced bugging device? 36:35 Microsoft offers overseas data storage in response to NSA concerns 39:45 Microsoft paying Youtubers for mentions 48:22 Black is Back... Nvidia 54:00 AMD Karveri 54:15 Twitter Blitz 1:00:28 AMD Kaveri 1:13:48 Apple Re-Launches iPhone 4 1:16:22 World Cancer Day 1:17:20 Small Town in Alberta Get's Gigabit 1:20:40 Candy Jam 1:22:30 Copyright Infringement 1:24:30 Linus Forgot 1:24:40 Demystifying Crystal Cove (info on write up and fixes in video) 1:25:48 Plug for Star Citizen Org Squarespace Link: squarespace.com - Offer code Linus1 Table of contents coming soon
The WAN Show episode dated January 24th, 2014 opens with Linus and the crew reflecting on nearly two years of WAN Show history and setting up a jam-packed program focused on next generation streaming and hardware. The first major segment dives into Steam In-Home Streaming, Valve’s beta approach, its Linux foundation, and the broad goal of letting any Steam-capable device beam games to other screens across a home network. They discuss the practical implications, including network requirements, the limitations of wireless connections, and the potential advantages of gigabit Ethernet for a smoother experience at 1080p 60fps. Additionally, Linus explains that early reports are mixed, and the team plans to test the beta themselves when access becomes available through the in-home streaming group. They also contrast Steam OS streaming with Nvidia’s Gamestream and highlight Steam’s openness and hackability thanks to its Linux underpinnings. The host emphasizes that this is a beta with real-world constraints and seeks feedback from viewers about the importance of home networking speed for future experiences.
Topics · technology · hardware · podcast · streaming
Questions answered
- What is the basic concept behind Steam In-Home Streaming as discussed in the WAN Show episode?
- Steam In-Home Streaming is Valve’s beta technology that lets any device capable of running Steam receive a game streamed from a desktop PC over a home network, using Linux as the foundation for openness and potential hackability.
- What are the practical network requirements mentioned for a good 1080p 60fps streaming experience?
- A solid wired gigabit Ethernet connection or a strong dual-band Wi‑Fi setup is recommended; otherwise the experience at 1080p 60fps may be degraded, with possible reductions in resolution or frame rate to maintain responsiveness.
- Why do the hosts see value in a future where Steam streaming and local networks improve?
- They believe it could enable flexible, cloud-like gaming within the home, allowing a single powerful PC to power multiple devices while preserving low latency and high-quality graphics across screens.