This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1057: Ferret Trousering - Can Apple TV Fix the Broken World of Streaming Sports?
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Nov 10, 2025 
In this discussion, media and gaming commentator Ashley Esketah, tech journalist Ian Thompson, and streaming reporter Janko Roettgers dive into the chaos of sports streaming. They dissect Apple’s bold Formula 1 rights acquisition and its implications for fans. The trio also critiques the fragmented state of sports streaming and YouTube TV's standoff with Disney. You'll laugh as they share lighter moments, like ferret legging stories, while also tackling serious topics like Meta's scammy ad practices and children’s safety on platforms like Roblox.
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Elon Musk's Pay Package Is Largely Symbolic
- Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package is largely symbolic because its conditions make it virtually unattainable.
- Guests call it an ego stroke that generates headlines more than realistic incentives.
SpaceX Wants To Be A Phone Carrier
- SpaceX is aggressively buying spectrum to enable direct satellite-to-phone connectivity and become a carrier.
- That strategy depends on handset support and potential partnerships with device makers like Apple.
Automated Moderation Produces Odd Takedowns
- YouTube removed Windows 11 account-bypass tutorials claiming 'risk of physical harm', illustrating inconsistent moderation.
- The panel highlights automation errors and uneven enforcement across platforms.
