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108: Keep Watching the Headlines

Apple releases public betas earlier than expected, Bill Gates muses on Microsoft's missed opportunity and the power of tech giants, and we're all going to need a fuzzy puppy update this week because this is the final episode of Download. This episode of Download is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Try the new release with the visual editor. Get 20% off your first year. Links and Show Notes: First Look: macOS Catalina Public Beta - Six Colors Apple Beta Software Program Bill Gates calls failure to fight Android his “greatest mistake” | Ars Technica Bill Gates accidentally makes the case to regulate the hell out of platform companies - The Verge LG tries to bring webOS to cars, robots, and the smart home with new partnership - The Verge Liftoff - Relay FM Puppy lost for 13 days in Arizona after Route 66 wreck found

107: Embankment for the Unbanked

Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more.

106: I Think It's Us

The tech industry has a lot to apologize for, the Huawei mess escalates, and is Apple still thinking about autonomous vehicles?

105: Live From WWDC: Dark Mode People

From Apple's podcast studio within its Worldwide Developer Conference, we're joined by John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to discuss iPadOS, iOS, Catalyst, SwiftUI, and Apple's new pro hardware.

104: I Don't Know What X Means Anymore

The increasingly messy tech Cold War, Apple's keyboard troubles, the prospects for data protection laws in the U.S., and Wi-Fi stalking on the Tube.