The Hardest Secrets I’ve Ever Kept - WAN Show November 14, 2025

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Podcast Download: https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=ROOSTER9543358285
Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
1:48 LTTStore's BMSM, loot drop, new RGB sweater & beanies
4:04 Intro
4:40 Topic #1: Valve's new Steam Controller, Machine & Frame
7:46 Steam Frame's specs, FEX, foveated streaming, hand tracking
16:11 Linus on rechargeable NiMH batteries VS disposable batteries
24:07 Does Luke regret getting his Bigscreen Beyond 2?
32:45 Steam Machine's specs, recalling the Duke, VS consoles
46:36 Steam Deck's pricing compared to handhelds
47:54 USB CEC adapter, FSR VS upcoming PS6 hardware
54:15 Steam Controller, Linus on the confusing naming
1:03:13 Topic #2: LTT Linus meets Linux Linus
1:06:49 Torvalds responds to emails fast, BTS intro, others to meet?
1:11:26 Spam emails, people hovering around, Torvalds' book
1:14:54 Did Torvalds know about LTT before the emails?
1:17:33 Discussing highlights, the most consequential person
1:26:58 Gaben's $500M yacht, best moment of their lives
1:33:53 Luke's birthday gift, Elijah calls Linus out
1:39:32 Luke trolled by Linus, Harris & Qualcomm
1:43:13 Trolled Luke's picture, Talks they had with Torvalds
1:47:38 FP's Torvalds collab BTS & signing clip, Luke is pissed
1:52:38 LTTStore's new RGB sweater & beanies, BMSM
1:56:24 MM: What features are relevant for outside tracking?
1:59:07 Favorite Taylor Swift's song?
2:02:27 How do you deal with sibling rivalry?
2:04:28 How much of the sales are due to the WAN Show?
2:13:26 Aj adds trolled Luke as an FP emoji
2:16:24 Topic #3: Future of Windows is "evolving to an agentic OS"
2:18:06 Topic #4: Ubisoft delays earnings report, asks to stop trading
2:22:10 Luke recalls ATI, Adreno, Ubisoft games
2:26:54 Vessi
2:28:16 Odoo
2:29:08 Corsair
2:30:08 Odd Pieces
2:31:49 Luke wants to start WAN Show on time then go past midnight
2:33:05 Should LMG get a cat office to deal with rodents?
2:39:26 Topic #5: Google partially backtracks sideloading change
2:40:50 Linus's braces, discolored power chains
2:45:36 Braces comments, different color, G76 & food talk
2:49:23 Topic #6: Jack Dorsey funds DiVine, Vine reboot
2:51:09 Digg, how have short clips evolved? Twitter & FB marketplace
2:57:14 Topic #7: AI "artist" tops country music chart
3:00:11 AI Riley song album?
3:00:57 Topic #8: Sony releases a cheaper Japan-only PS5
3:01:32 Sony's PlayStation 27" 240Hz gaming monitor
3:10:50 Court AI misuse, Chinese buses can be remotely turned off
3:11:57 Topic #9: Google's EOL Nest revived by community
3:13:43 Topic #10: RAM prices skyrocket over AI demand
3:16:20 Topic #11: AIDOL's Russian AI robot falls on its face
3:17:36 LTT sponsors ZTT, a small creator
3:22:21 Is LMG a creator university you get paid at?
3:25:26 Luke's looking forwards to Assetto Corsa Rally
3:28:24 MM: What's the one quote you couldn't get out of Torvalds?
3:30:27 Funny physical therapy stories?
3:34:07 The smallest thing that bothers you the most?
3:42:36 Comparing GenAI to industrial revolution
3:56:51 Remember when Slick PC was secretive?
3:58:14 FP or Labs products you wished you went with commercial ones?
4:01:05 Would enterprise tape be an interesting LTT video?
4:04:29 What was it like having TotalBiscuit on the WAN Show?
4:06:17 How important is digital hygiene to you?
4:08:33 Best "no" you've given out?
4:13:35 If enough Floatgoats cared, would FP get a VR mode?
4:14:51 Thoughts on NHL playoff?
4:15:18 Did you see the live action HTTYD?
4:16:20 LMG receives brand impact award
4:19:48 Merch Messages
4:30:26 Outro