Apple could open up iOS, Elon gets booed, and the golden age of streaming is coming to an end

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The MacBook Neo's a winner

David and Nilay bought new computers this week, as the MacBook Neo turned out to be a surprisingly great cheap Apple laptop. The hosts discuss their experiences with the machines, from the processor to the keyboard to the mess that is MacOS Tahoe. After that, they talk about the ...  Show more

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

Last week, it appeared the US Department of Justice was off to a strong start in its antitrust case against Live Nation Ticketmaster. Then, this week, the two sides surprised everyone by settling. The Verge's Lauren Feiner joins the show to explain the stakes of the case, the fac ...  Show more

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