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    #520: Cruel Summer

    July 8th, 2024 · 95 minutes

    There's more news about Apple's battles with Epic and the EU, and Apple tightens its ties with OpenAI, but all of the controversy gets us thinking about what makes us stay excited about technology during difficult times.

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