This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1057: Ferret Trousering - Can Apple TV Fix the Broken World of Streaming Sports?
Nov 10, 2025
Ashley Esketha, a media professional and founder of Rowdy Skeleton, Ian Thompson, a former writer at The Register turned freelancer, and Janko Roettgers, a media and streaming reporter, dive into hot topics like Elon Musk's staggering pay package and Apple's bold F1 streaming deal. They explore the messy landscape of sports streaming, including YouTube TV's conflict with Disney and the challenges of parental oversight in kids' online lives. The discussion highlights the evolving tech and media landscape, filled with both innovation and significant pitfalls.
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Satellite Phone Service Is Going Mainstream
- SpaceX buying spectrum and partnering with carriers signals satellite-to-phone connectivity is becoming real.
- That move creates strategic pressure on handset makers and carriers to support direct satellite links.
Trillion-Dollar Pay Is Mostly Symbolic
- Elon Musk's trillion-dollar Tesla package is largely symbolic because the performance thresholds make full payout practically impossible.
- Panelists call it an ego stroke and unlikely to meaningfully materialize given Tesla's challenges.
Astronauts Bake Wings While Stuck In Space
- Chinese Taikonauts stuck at Tiangong baked in an oven and even made wings while delayed by suspected return-craft damage.
- The panel joked they were 'living the life' despite the risk and space-junk concerns.
