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The HomePod becomes more cost competitive, too much choice is a problem in a streaming environment and Apple’s plans for macOS 10.15.

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Topics talked about today:

• Apple Drops HomePod Price to $299, Down From $349 [Link]
• Ironically, Too Many Video Streaming Choices May Drive Users Back To Piracy [Link]
• Apple reportedly will break out Music, Video, and Podcasts into separate apps in macOS 10.15 [Link]