Microsoft Gives Up On The Copilot Key - WAN Show May 22, 2026
Summary
The WAN Show covers Microsoft allowing users to remap the Copilot key and Google’s massive AI keynote, including Gemini 3.5 and Spark. Hosts discuss the low engagement with Google’s event, the economics of AI data centers, and new budget laptops from Asus and HP. They also touch on Plex’s price hike, CISA’s security blunder, and practical uses for locally hosted LLMs.
Topics discussed
Intro and Microsoft Copilot controversy
Windows 11 updates and AI integration
AI agents, coding assistants, and OpenAI
AI infrastructure costs and data centers
Windows vs Mac laptops and hardware trends
Local LLMs and self-hosted AI solutions
AI voice assistants and reading apps
Linux challenges and gaming compatibility
SpaceX Starship launch and ProtonDB
Sponsor reads and Warhammer 40k documentary
Smart TV modding rights and Linux on TVs
Mozilla Firefox updates and Trump phone
AI impact on jobs and the 'idea man' debate
Ethics of theft, piracy, and moral lines
CISA security breach and Jellyfin vs Plex
OpenAI legal issues and Samsung labor strike
AI deepfake laws and civilian drone use
Pokemon cards and Discord architecture
Midnight Club game and web design history
Troubleshooting stories and show outro
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