PUBG IS MAD - WAN Show Dec. 15 2017
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The WAN Show episode dated December 15, 2017 opens with a lighthearted acknowledgement that Linus is arriving late, and then pivots quickly to the slate of topics for the show. The hosts tease a mix of topics that will provoke both sadness and happiness, and hint at emotional moments while drafting the show notes. They outline a broad agenda including potential new hardware like the Galaxy S9, possible steep pricing or strategic moves by Intel around the Intel Inside program, and a timely dive into the net neutrality debate. The opening segment sets the stage for a debate-friendly discussion rather than a single-sided presentation, signaling that the show will explore policy, business strategy, and consumer impact in a nuanced way. The tone is conversational, accessible, and designed to bring viewers into a multi-perspective conversation rather than delivering a single definitive stance. The host also nods to sponsor segments that will appear later in the show, foreshadowing breaks that will intersperse technical discussion with commercial messages and product showcases.
Topics · technology · media & entertainment · policy & regulation · telecommunications
Questions answered
- What happened to net neutrality when Title II was repealed, and who now regulates it?
- Title II was removed from the framework of regulation, and there is ongoing uncertainty about how net neutrality will be enforced. The FTC would regulate false advertising or anticompetitive practices, but it does not replace Title II with a comprehensive, proactive framework. The FCC's authority to enforce net neutrality has been challenged by court decisions, and the effective regulatory landscape depends on future legislation or regulatory action by federal agencies.
- Why is Disney acquiring 21st Century Fox controversial from a streaming perspective?
- The acquisition consolidates a large content library, including television studios, film franchises, and regional sports networks, which positions Disney to directly control more content and potentially create new streaming services. This vertical integration could transform how viewers access content, with Disney planning to roll out two streaming services by 2019, leveraging ESPN Plus and other properties to compete with Netflix and traditional cable. Antitrust concerns and market power are central to the discussion, as is the broader shift toward direct-to-consumer distribution.