The Vergecast How the future of sports streaming died
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Jan 21, 2025 
Jacob Feldman, a reporter covering the business of sports at Sportico, discusses the rise and fall of the Venu sports streaming service. He reveals how this platform aimed to consolidate sports viewing but never launched due to various challenges. Kevin Nguyen, deputy editor at The Verge, shares tips on boosting reading habits in a digital age, emphasizing productive use of time that often gets lost in scrolling. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of sports consumption and the importance of adapting reading strategies amidst distractions.
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TikTok Ban Resurgence
- TikTok went dark due to a ban, then mysteriously reappeared.
- Oracle and Akamai, TikTok's U.S. hosts, kept it live despite risks.
Venue's Origins and Goals
- Venue Sports was a joint venture between major media companies.
- Each company had different motivations, including streaming strategy and monetization.
Venue's Middle-Ground Problem
- Venue Sports aimed to offer most sports for slightly less than cable.
- Its mid-tier pricing and incomplete sports offerings limited its appeal.
