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How the future of sports streaming died

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How the future of sports streaming died

The Vergecast

2025/01/21
The Vergecast

The Vergecast

2025/01/21
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Shownote

First in this episode, a quick update on the TikTok ban (which didn't turn out to be much of a ban at all.) Then, Sportico's Jacob Feldman joins the show to talk about Venu, the much-hyped streaming service that planned to bring all sports into a single pl...

Highlights

In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of digital platforms, from the political drama surrounding TikTok's US ban to the challenges of launching a unified sports streaming service. We also explore practical strategies for enhancing reading habits in an age dominated by digital distractions and discuss the complexities of managing multiple audio sources on smartphones.
00:03
TikTok remains accessible via its website despite the app store ban, while competing platforms like Bluesky and X launch TikTok-like features.
18:20
Fubo's lawsuit against Venu Sports marked the beginning of the end for the service, as legal challenges and public opinion turned against it.
32:00
ESPN's new streaming service will bundle live sports, studio programming, and interactive features, aiming to become the go-to hub for sports content.
48:39
Finding joy in reading, much like in exercise, can lead to more consistent engagement with books.
1:22:01
Apple should introduce a 'Now Playing' app to centralize audio management, similar to CarPlay's functionality

Chapters

What’s the latest on TikTok’s US ban and its political ripple effects?
00:00
Why did Venu Sports fail to launch, and what does it mean for sports streaming?
05:35
Can ESPN’s new streaming service dominate the fragmented sports market?
32:00
How can we read more books in the age of endless digital distractions?
46:15
Why is managing multiple audio sources on smartphones still so frustrating?
1:22:01

Transcript

David Pierce: Welcome to The Vergecast, the flagship podcast of The Verge. I'm your friend David Pierce, and it has been a wild weekend here in the United States. We kept a lot of this episode sort of fluid until the very last minute, wanting to see what h...