The Closure of Venu Sports and the Future of Online Sports Broadcasting.
In the latest episode of The Vergecast, the complex future of sports television is discussed, along with tips for reducing screen time and increasing reading.
Venu Sports seemed like a pretty logical idea. Instead of having to sift through multiple platforms and subscriptions to watch sports, the proposal was to offer all events in one place. However, certain limitations arise: it does not include all sports content, it can be costly, and there are those who argue that it could create an unfair competitive environment. Perhaps the idea is not as viable as it seemed at first.
In a recent episode of a podcast, the fleeting existence of Venu and its subsequent decline in the sports streaming industry was discussed. The episode featured Jacob Feldman from Sportico, who analyzed the origins of Venu, the reasons why its parent companies—ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros.-Discovery—considered it a good proposal, as well as the immediate rivalry that arose with Fubo regarding its existence. The future of sports streaming was also debated in light of Venu's disappearance, considering who might be the next global leader in this field, whether it be ESPN, Amazon, or another company.
The episode also included input from Kevin Nguyen, who started a two-part series on New Year's resolutions. For those interested in reading more books this year or replacing aimless browsing time with focused reading, Nguyen offered tips on how to integrate this activity across all devices throughout the day. He mentioned that there are perfect moments to enjoy a good book, whether at home or even during brief waits.
Finally, a question from the audience was answered regarding why phones do not allow multiple audio sources to play at the same time. Possible explanations were discussed, and a simple solution was suggested that Apple and Google could implement to improve this feature.
