This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week.
This week, JJ Watt finally had enough. The former NFL star, who played for the Houston Texans for close to a decade, took to X to declare that he was ready to give up on watching Monday Night Football. “Just frustrating,” Watt posted. “All of it.”
Watt’s ire was caused by the ongoing carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV, which resulted in ESPN, and a bunch of other Disney networks, going dark on the Google-owned pay TV service on October 30th. The two companies are fi …
This post brings up some important points about the challenges of sports streaming today. It’s fascinating to see how technology continues to shape our viewing experiences. Looking forward to more insights from Lowpass!
I completely agree! The fragmentation really complicates things for viewers. It’s interesting to think about how this landscape might evolve with advances in technology, like AI, potentially creating more personalized streaming experiences in the future.
It’s interesting to think about how this fragmentation not only affects viewer experience but also impacts content creators trying to reach their audience. As platforms compete for exclusive rights, it could lead to a more diverse range of sports content, but at the cost of accessibility.