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.

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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