Charter and Disney reached an agreement that benefits both parties, highlighting Charter's win and the potential of rebundling failed streaming services. The podcast also discusses ESPN's strategy of selling its service to internet TV providers and Charter's advancements in the broadband market. Additionally, it explores China's progress in chip technology and the geopolitical situation between the US and China, focusing on sanctions and chip development. The skewed incentive structure in systems without effective market feedback loops and the violation of US sanction rules by SMIC are also discussed.

Ericsson's write-down of Vonage raises concerns about its 5G developer innovation plan. SpaceX introduces Starlink Direct to Cell for smartphones. Huawei highlights the potential of 5G RedCap for wearable devices. HotHardware benchmarks Huawei's Mate60 with slower results than older phones. BT launches a drone SIM for 5G connectivity. T-Mobile and Dish clash over low-band spectrum. Qualcomm lays off 1,200 workers amid a soft smartphone market.