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This week: Apple’s new lose-lose regulatory reality, home audio portmanteaus, and Optimus Prime’s plan to run for governor in 2024. 🤖.

Links:

• darth™ on Twitter: "wat is going on here" / Twitter
• Sam Gavin on Twitter: "Only in LA: the MINIONS just introduced Governor Newsom at Universal Studios #mydayinla https://t.co/siI3WQ82Ls" / Twitter
• Official Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond merch now available: shirts, mugs, jerseys, stickers, more - 9to5Mac
• Tech Giants, Fearful of Proposals to Curb Them, Blitz Washington With Lobbying - The New York Times
• The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 291, With Nilay Patel
• darth™ on Twitter: "individual orders of fries plus one for the table" / Twitter
• darth™ on Twitter: "what fuckin business is it of yours" / Twitter
• MUDDLE & WILDE
• Our Flavors – MUDDLE & WILDE
• Upgrade #358: Apple Watch Extreme or Whatever - Relay FM
• Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge
• Sonos Roam review: portable potential - The Verge
• Buyers of Amazon Devices Are Guinea Pigs. That’s a Problem. - The New York Times
• 'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely | khou.com
• Roam: A Portable Waterproof Smart Speaker | Sonos
• Amazon.com | Pacsafe Vibe 325 10 Liter Anti Theft Sling Bag/Crossbody-Fits 13 inch Laptop, Granite Melange, One Size | Backpacks