About this Video

• Video Title: Slow Internet Is Good For Consumers Actually - WAN Show July 25, 2025
• Channel: Linus Tech Tips
• Speakers: Linus, Luke, Dan
• Duration: 3:36:25

Introduction

This WAN Show episode discusses various tech news, including Intel's job cuts, the FCC chair's opinion on slow internet, and Microsoft's environmental offsetting initiative. The hosts also delve into product warranties, regulatory burdens, and the impact of AI on various industries.

Key Takeaways

• FCC Chairman's Proposal: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposed making it easier for broadband companies to receive passing grades on broadband expansion, lowering the long-term bandwidth goal. The hosts express strong disagreement with this proposal.
• Product Warranties: The hosts debate the value of product warranties, with Linus generally preferring to buy higher-quality products and not rely on warranties.
• Regulatory Burdens: Linus uses the example of fire regulations at his badminton center to illustrate how regulatory hurdles can both be necessary and sometimes unnecessarily obstructive.
• Echelon's Firmware Update: Echelon's firmware update renders their smart gym equipment unusable offline, highlighting concerns about planned obsolescence and the limitations of always-online devices.
• AI's Impact: The hosts discuss their experiences with AI, particularly Linus's frustration with ChatGPT's inaccuracies and limitations, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI's data usage and potential to replace human jobs.
• Nintendo Switch 2 Sales: The Nintendo Switch 2 has seen record-breaking sales in its first month, prompting a discussion on the factors contributing to its success.