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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
1:40 Topic #1 - Google ruled as a monopoly
7:28 Settlement idea, Windows' "default", FTC makes Linus happy
11:28 Linus calls to end duopoly, Luke on being a monopoly
13:28 Luke on Firefox Foundation, both are worried
16:28 LV tech & Firefox survey idea, Luke on DuckDuckGo
20:06 Luke on Mozilla, Linus on separating Firefox & Chrome
25:02 Browser subscriptions, first time India got online
27:16 Bundling payments idea, coordination required, DankPods
35:37 Topic #2 - YouTube's Twitter-style community notes
43:44 Merch Messages #1
44:53 Why prefer AMD creating slower chips over promoting older hardware?
52:10 Is Linus eager to switch back to an AMD laptop? ft. macOS, search
1:00:37 LTTStore's new intergalactic GPU poster
1:02:26 DeltaHub x LTT Carpio 20 LTT Edition
1:02:55 Scribedrivers to be restocked soon
1:06:23 PC built with worst rated NewEgg products
1:07:23 LTT Labs' first overclocking guide
1:08:48 David's tech hoarders video, auction is live
1:13:05 Floatplane announcements, signed Jawa-edition LTT screwdriver
1:14:34 Topic #3 - Reddit hints at paywalled subreddits, AI & ads
1:19:02 Topic #4 - Google kills Chromecast, replaced with Google TV
1:24:18 Topic #5 - Corsair replaces 80+ with Cybenetics' certifications
1:25:02 Seasonic GX-750 spec sheet compared to Cybenetics
1:27:38 LTT Labs' overview, "LTT Labs stamp," head of lab
1:29:12 "We didn't talk about this publicly," Linus runs away
1:29:54 Topic #6 - Hackers found a way to restore HomePod
1:31:06 Luke asks if Linus will return, Dan asks who
1:31:24 Topic #7 - GameInformer laid off, officially shut down
1:32:16 Luke's show suggestion ft. Linus eats Welch's whole
1:36:23 Linus sees that Second Wind is also struggling
1:37:08 Sponsor - MSI
1:38:24 Sponsor - Squarespace
1:39:34 Sponsor - Backblaze
1:40:28 Merch Messages #2
1:40:36 Why is consumer wired networking development stagnating?
1:45:29 What power ranger is Linus's favorite?
1:46:31 Why can't I spend $8 for game cosmetics but my SO can spend $50 on nails?
1:56:02 Dan complains about Luke's mouse & Linus's phone ft. ADHD, "math."
1:56:56 Topic #8 - Coffeezilla gets sued by Logan Paul over criticism
1:58:52 Defamation's meaning, "how does someone defame Logan?"
2:03:24 Coffeezilla's insurance, has Dan used a travel agent?
2:06:26 Coffeezilla's store, Linus commends him for modeling
2:10:48 Topic #9 - 404 Media investigates Facebook & Nvidia
2:19:09 Topic #10 - macOS Sequoia, prompts to run unnotarized apps
2:21:37 Merch Messages #3 ft. Dan is no longer here
2:22:01 Isn't AMD's Zen 5 good?
2:24:10 Could Linus use decontaminate products for his loop?
2:24:56 Insight on how Luke presses the brake
2:26:03 How to go and build a computer that stands ~300 years?
2:26:44 Dealing with ADHD & dyslexia for relationships & work?
2:27:40 Would Linus & Luke go back to college? ft. After Dark
2:28:50 Thoughts on tube lasers running Windows 7 with open ports?
2:30:19 When is the next Noctua x LTT collab?
2:30:38 What LEGO set would you buy instantly should it come out?
2:31:44 Thoughts on SMPTE 2110? Any advantages to record to NAS?
2:32:56 Was Linus invited to MrBeast's big YouTubers video?
2:36:18 Where did Linus's "Don't go to sleep angry" come from?
2:37:06 Thoughts on Alabaster Dawn, Cross Code dev's new game?
2:38:48 Linus logs into Steam, Luke's angry, "must I ban laptops?!"
2:40:44 Outro