NVIDIA’s New CPU Makes Me Excited Again - WAN Show July 24, 2026
Summary
The hosts discuss NVIDIA’s new Vera data center CPUs, speculating that their focus on high single-core performance could eventually benefit PC gaming despite potential shifts to soldered memory. They also cover Microsoft’s new Xbox backward compatibility program for original console titles on PC and analyze recent Fallout announcements. The episode concludes with a critique of the shrinking smartphone market and a humorous segment on shopping for printers and phones.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor reads
NVIDIA Vera GPU and ARM gaming discussion
PC building costs and component availability
Xbox Play Anywhere and Fusion Frenzy game
Bethesda layoffs and Starfield development
Samsung printers and foldable phone reviews
Social media regulations for minors
Nintendo Switch tariff lawsuit and refunds
Linus Tech Tips merchandise and store updates
Education reform and vocational training
Windows update consent and Linux adoption
OpenSauce event highlights and projects
Sponsor segments and giveaway announcement
AMD GPU features and JK Rowling trivia
HP fine and 3D printing recreations
AI in education and grading fairness
Google settlement and Aaron Schwartz case
Fallout and Starfield game discussions
Framework laptop pricing and PC building stress
Apple upgrade cycle and calculator apps
Xbox ad-supported tier and smart home issues
Smart TV controls and sock product development
Steam Deck alternatives and Mars colonization
Intel laptops, drone warfare, and Splatoon 3
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