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• Comparison of this concept to regular loot boxes and the potential for players to feel like they're subsidizing others' good luck |
• Discussion about a feature in a gaming-themed restaurant where customers can roll a d20 and receive a different reward based on the result |
• Discussion about camera angles and lighting for a video shoot |
• Mention of a YouTube channel's rapid growth from 85,000 to 160,000 subscribers in three days |
• Reference to the NCIX bankruptcy vlogs and criticism of giving a channel owner an opportunity that was "won" in an auction |
• Debate over whether it would have been better to create a competing channel with a similar name |
• Discussion about creating a troll channel with a name similar to Linus Cat Tips to gain subscribers. |
• The speaker is discussing a YouTube creator who won a silver play button but was initially hesitant to accept it due to having a gold button |
• The creator's gold button was missing from the office and the CEO's office, with speculation on its whereabouts |
• The speaker reflects on their own experience of giving up a top 10 channel's Play Button to someone else after deciding they didn't want to fight for it |
• A possible new project idea is mentioned, involving creating a similar channel to NCIX but with minor changes |
• Speculation about acquiring NCIX Tech Tips channel is put to rest |
• Channel will not be acquired by current entity |
• Original owner's disappointment and sadness at losing control |
• Plans for new ownership may involve "burning" the brand to ground |
• Acquisition would include domain, inventory management software, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property |
• Bankruptcy proceedings involved, with funds going to creditors rather than original owners |
• Debtors may not receive payment in full due to contracts and priority of debtors |
• NCIX bankruptcy and server infrastructure issues |
• Concerns about re-engaging with Corsair brand due to past debt |
• Analysis of NCIX's decline and potential for other companies to fill the gap |
• Comparison of website designs, specifically MemX's outdated design |
• Discussion of inventory tracking and customer experience at different stores |
• The Wayback Machine was used to access NCIX in 1999 and its progression over time |
• Discussion of old computer hardware companies (Celestica, Soltech, AMD, OCZ Memory) |
• Mention of a YouTube channel or plaque possibly being related to the price of buying NCIX |
• Internal discussion about buying the NCIX brand and its potential as a system integrator |
• Questions about whether suppliers would take NCIX seriously if it was run by one person |
• Consideration of what Twitch chat might think about acquiring NCIX |
• Discussion of ideal system builder and Puget's testing methods |
• Concerns about being associated with NCIX PC division due to public-facing attachment company |
• Potential for customer service issues to go viral |
• Discussion of Linus' past business affiliations and potential bias |
• Mention of LCIX (a computer store) as a possible alternative |
• Reference to Extreme, X-factor, and X branding |
• Update on channel status and disappointment at not being able to get hands on the channel |
• Chat is chanting for LCIX |
• Discussion of website building with Squarespace |
• Promotion of Savage Jerky for staying alive during streaming |
• The speaker tries a spicy jerky called Reaper and is initially hesitant but decides to eat it |
• Savage Jerky is discussed as a snack brand that offers a variety of flavors, including hot ones like the Carolina Reaper and ghost peppers |
• The company's goal is to create a tasty and healthy snack |
• The speaker uses code LTT for 10% off Savage Jerky products |
• FreshBooks accounting solution is promoted, allowing small business owners and freelancers to manage finances, track time, and accept payments |
• The LTX (Linux Tech) convention is announced, taking place on July 14th in Richmond, with a bigger venue and focus on PC gaming |
• The speaker discusses a platform called Flowplane, which has videos from channels like Bitwit and Linus Tech Tips. |
• Credit card payments work on the platform, but PayPal is still pending due to issues with their payment processor Braintree. |
• The site has placeholders and images that are not yet complete, but the speaker shows off some working features and videos. |
• They discuss a build of an Intel PC where Max does most of the assembly while they provide minimal assistance. |
• There's also mention of a float plane exclusive video testing NVIDIA Shield from the NCIX auction. |
• The connection issues on the platform are resolved after Johnny reset everything and updated the firmware. |
• The conversation starts with a lighthearted discussion about ultra-wide monitors and how people have strong opinions on them. |
• A job opening is mentioned, specifically looking for someone with Node, Angular, Sales, Waterline experience. |
• The team's current size is discussed, with the speaker mentioning that hiring will bring the team up to six members. |
• The conversation shifts to discussing the company's growth and how they're doing a lot of reacting to bugs and user suggestions currently. |
• The speaker wants to increase the team size to push forward with mainline development and prevent feature creeping. |
• A potential job candidate is discussed, mentioning that being from Canada or having a related degree is important for relocation purposes. |
• Flippy, a robot hamburger chef, was deployed at Calaburger restaurant after partnering with Miso Robotics |
• The robot uses thermal imaging and image recognition to flip burgers, but requires human assistance for tasks like patty loading and assembling sandwiches |
• A $60,000 purchase price and 20% annual maintenance fee were mentioned as part of the robot's cost |
• The robot was taken offline after just one day due to issues with its design |
• Comparison is made between the malfunctioning robot and a worker who was hired by the speaker during their painting business |
• The hiring process for a restaurant was described as accepting anyone, regardless of qualifications. |
• A robot named Flippy was supposed to cook 2,000 burgers per day but was taken offline after one day for upgrades. |
• Employees are being trained to help Flippy work more efficiently. |
• The speaker questions the sophistication and value of Boston Dynamics' robots, which can cost $60,000. |
• The company has a new robot that can open doors and navigate obstacles. |
• The conversation ends with a lighthearted comment about humans' jobs not being safe, referencing Flippy. |
• Discussion about Newegg being informed by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to send letters to customers who made online purchases between 2014-2016 and were not charged sales tax |
• Analysis of the potential liability for heavy buyers or those who facilitated group buys, potentially facing thousands of dollars in tax, interest, and penalty |
• Criticism of American online tax law being complex and unfair to consumers |
• Explanation of Canadian tax laws regarding online purchases and the responsibility of retailers to collect taxes |
• Discussion of the DRS's method of submitting names and addresses to Newegg for billing customers |
• Sites blow up and internet shopping increases |
• States look to collect taxes on online purchases |
• Use tax applies to out-of-state purchases |
• Complicated rules for digital goods vs physical items |
• McAfee acquires VPN company Tunnel Bear |
• Integration of Tunnel Bear's technologies into McAfee's products |
• Possible changes in service due to American ownership |
• Modders find way to run Coffee Lake on 100 and 200 series chipsets |
• Modding and booting Coffee Lake CPUs on Intel 100 and 200 series motherboards |
• Discussion of microcode and ME (Management Engine) versions |
• Contribution of users such as RootUser123, DeSanke, LSW, and ModAX to the modding process |
• Analysis of Intel's decision not to support Coffee Lake on these motherboards |
• Explanation of pinout and power delivery differences between Coffee Lake and KB Lake CPUs |
• Discussion of potential issues with overclockable, higher core count, or higher TDB chips |
• Poor server quality and frequent downtime |
• Maintenance schedules often coincide with prime time in North America |
• High level of hacking, including ESP cheats that are difficult to detect |
• Development focus on mobile game and console releases rather than main game improvement |
• Performance issues, rubber banding, and latency problems in the game |
• Comparison to Fortnite's Battle Royale mode as a more polished experience |
• Discussion about a gaming poll showing Fortnite and PUBG as close competitors |
• A drone crashed in Arizona national forest, starting a wildfire, and the pilot was charged with starting a forest fire |
• Proposed law in Rhode Island to require internet service providers to block sexual content for a $20 one-time fee |
• Concerns that this law may inadvertently disable filters for illegal content such as child pornography |
• Confusion about the stance and results of a certain proposal |
• Human trafficking and slavery in the porn industry |
• Investigating internet porn sources, impact, and potential illegal activities |
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