Quiet week. Certainly there was nothing anyone should have remembered in November. Wait, why is everyone wearing a sticker...

This week: seven year old Carlos' pragmatic approach to Halloween, Still or Sparkling with Ted Lasso, and Price is Right rules on wool runner crab t-shirts. 🦀 .

Links:

• It's back! After a prolonged, worrisome absence, Garlic Naan has returned to the freezer aisle ☺️ : traderjoes
• Tesla officially increases price of its Full Self-Driving Kickstarter campaign to $10,000 - Electrek
• Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta's performance from the sky with scary near-miss - Electrek
• Julie on Twitter: "@CaseyExplosion https://t.co/aO7OG6WooJ" / Twitter
• Pandora is the first third-party music app to work on Apple's HomePod | Engadget
• Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week With New Mac Laptops - Bloomberg
• Mark Gurman on Twitter: "What I’m watching for with Apple Silicon Macs: if they will offer multiple processor speed, graphics chips, and RAM options like they do with Intel Macs — or if it will be all standardized like iPhones and iPads. I’d guess CPU and GPU won’t be customizable, but perhaps RAM will." / Twitter
• MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple
• Amazon.com: EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump, Digital Tire Inflator: Automotive

Sometimes on a Sunday in between chores, it’s important to lie down on the couch for a minute to see how the Instagram Corgis are doing. It’s not scandalous, it’s called self care. #normalizesiestas.

This week: fancy camera-ing, recycling day market research, and a Disneyland for Tesla drivers except it’s in the Nevada desert to help them test their sketchy af autopilot software. 🚗.

Links:

• Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems
• Gentrification font (@gentrificationfont) • Instagram photos and videos
• Amazon.com: Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, Bassup, IPX7 Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing, Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel: Home Audio & Theater
• Bose Soundbar 700 | Bose
• First look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane - Electrek
• ATP 399: Off the Pouch Lifestyle — Accidental Tech Podcast
• Imgur: The magic of the Internet
• Bay Curious Prop Fest | KQED
• Ted Lasso on Apple TV+

Variety has off-the-record sources that are totally not us reporting that Oprah and Tom Hanks are in a bidding war to buy the rights to the show for upwards of $220 million. The ball is in your court, Spotify.

This week: direct democracy, accidental Kalanick, and Quibi we hardly knew ye.

Links:

• Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump
• Quibi Open Letter
• Our Incredible Journey
• darth™ on Twitter: "who?" / Twitter
• darth™ on Twitter: "GIVE BAILEY A BURRITO NOT A BALLOT SENATOR ELIZABETH" / Twitter
• Dogs for Biden Dog Collar - Team Joe Store
• Bay Curious Prop Fest | KQED
• Chase expands "Pay Yourself Back" redemptions | CNN Underscored
• First look at Apple's MagSafe Leather Wallet highlights concerns as delivery times delayed - 9to5Mac
• Tesla to offer bird’s eye view through Autopilot camera in FSD package - Electrek
• Tesla posts earnings amid Elon Musk promises of ‘Full Self-Driving’ - The Washington Post
• Descript, Andrew Mason’s platform to edit audio by editing text, now lets you edit video, too | TechCrunch
• Descript: Making podcast editing more like text editing – Six Colors
• Download areas and navigate offline - iPhone & iPad - Google Maps Help

You have a new memory! "Existential dread for American democracy through the years."

Would you like to continue receiving those notifications? "No, thanks."

This week: yurt living in rural Idaho, buying wine at a MittMo in Utah, and a speed run through the October Apple event. 🍎.

Links:

• She is proud of her coffee art
• DABC Utah on Twitter: "A reminder: all DABC State Liquor stores will be closed Monday Oct 12th for the Columbus Day Holiday. All stores will close Saturday Oct 10th at 7pm and open again Tues Oct 13 at 11AM. Plan accordingly." / Twitter
• Ryan's iOS 14 Home Screen
• The Best Portable Air Conditioner | Reviews by Wirecutter
• iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone SE vs. iPhone XR: Comparing Apple’s Full Lineup - WSJ
• iPhone 12's four models compared: Differences between iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini
• iPhone Comparison Chart - Apple
• 40mm Cyprus Green Sport Band – Regular - Apple
• America the Beautiful Passes (U.S. National Park Service)

The NBA already has a history of theme nights to try to diversify viewership: your throwback nights, your Noches Éne-Bé-A. But why not try to make politicians feel special too?

Picture it. The Miami Marco Rubios. The New York DeBlasios. And our personal fave, the Golden State Newsoms.

This week: debates, services bundles, and one YouTuber's origin story. ☕️.

Links:

• Michael Tannenbaum on Twitter: "https://t.co/a4yomieMva" / Twitter
• Senator Ted Cruz on Twitter: "Biden may be the Democrat Party’s nominee, but we know who is driving the train. https://t.co/p9LqbsRGZ7" / Twitter
• Ed Markey on Twitter: "Trains don't use highway exits." / Twitter
• Howto: Easily Remove a Breville Portafilter Basket - YouTube
• Coinbase is a mission focused company | by Brian Armstrong | Sep, 2020 | The Coinbase Blog
• Apple Now Allowing Band-Only Returns For Ill-Fitting Solo Loop - MacRumors
• Disney to lay off 28,000 employees as coronavirus slams theme park business
• Report: New 5.4-inch iPhone to be called 'iPhone 12 mini' - 9to5Mac
• Here's everything Amazon announced at its big hardware event | Engadget
• How bad is the air out there? – Six Colors
• GitHub - jasonsnell/PurpleAir-AQI-Scriptable-Widget: Generate Scriptable app widget to query PurpleAir sensor and display local AQI.

How to properly eat an ice cream sandwich:

Step 1: grab a steak knife and fork

This week: enhanced self-cash grab, regional food slang, and a preview of Solo Loop: An Apple Watch Story. Beep boop. 🌌.

Links:

• Amazon.com: Harmony — Secondary Hub
• thousandths - YouTube
• ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store
• Why Apple should give us custom app icons (but probably never will) - The Verge
• mcharo on Twitter: "@JoannaStern @reckless @karaswisher @CaseyNewton https://t.co/C3VmGwbpFs" / Twitter
• PSA: New Apple Watch Owners Have to Return Entire Device for Ill-Fitting Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop - MacRumors
• Buy Apple Watch Series 6 - Apple
• Tesla reintroduces 'Enhanced Autopilot' — offering cheaper alternative to 'Full Self-Driving' - Electrek
• Tesla 'Full Self-Driving Capability' Review - Consumer Reports
• Tesla sues Trump Administration to end tariffs on the ‘brain’ of its vehicles | TechCrunch
• Tesla is preparing to launch Full Self-Driving subscription, puts deadline on Enhanced Autopilot - Electrek
• Microsoft to Buy Bethesda for $7.5 Billion to Boost Xbox - Bloomberg
• Make safer payments online with 1Password and Privacy.com | 1Password
• A definitive ranking of Trader Joe's 18 most popular pumpkin items
• Dunkin' on Twitter: "Get cozy by the cupful at #Dunkin this Fall with new, creamy without the dairy, Oatmilk Lattes and new Chai Lattes -plus your #DunkinPumpkin favorites. It’s all the cozy you crave, now at Dunkin’." / Twitter
• ClearMax PWR18-12001(5) 3 Prong Power Extension Cord - Cable Strip Outlet Saver - 16AWG - 1 Foot (5 Pack | Black) - - Amazon.com
• Amazon.com : Kuretake Gansai Tambi 12 New Colors Set (MC20/12V/NE) (36 Colors Set, Water Brush) : Office Products

In another major bust for US Customs and Border Protection, agents at SFO seized an app labeled "Instagram" that appears to just be an unconvincing counterfeit of TikTok and Snapchat.

This week: Little Free Libraries, fruit company news, and the grossest corporate food brand crossover to date (and yes we're aware of that KFC Cheeto sandwich). 🏔.

Links:

• ‎AirVisual Air Quality Forecast on the App Store
• Smart Weather Station Indoor Outdoor | Netatmo
• Best Home Air Quality Monitor 2020 | Reviews by Wirecutter
• Red Lobster on Twitter: "It’s big. It’s green. And it tastes even more incredible than it looks! Introducing the NEW! DEW Garita💚👅 @MountainDew Get yours today*, along with all of your favorite PepsiCo drinks! #RedLobsterDewGarita * May not be immediately available in all restaurants. https://t.co/SByIIxufg8" / Twitter
• rat king on Twitter: "🍸 💀 https://t.co/qcU6COFgKj" / Twitter
• CBP on Twitter: "THAT'S NOT AN 🍎 — CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine. Details via @CBPNewYorkCity: https://t.co/XMgjkfT56i https://t.co/Ofn9REJ9ZB" / Twitter
• Apple will no longer terminate Epic's usage of 'Sign In with Apple' as battle over Fortnite and the App Store continues - 9to5Mac
• Apple revises App Store rules to permit game streaming apps, clarify in-app purchases and more | TechCrunch
• In-App Purchase Rules – Marco.org
• Pumpkin Spice Trader Joe's
• PlayStation 5 pre-order date and pricing announced - Polygon
• Jingleghost on Twitter: "Whoever named Playstation 2 'Playstation 2' deserves a retroactive payraise in the no less than eight digits range" / Twitter
• Watch - Apple
• Apple Watch Solo Loop Size Guide
• iPad - Apple
• Apple One Plans
• Peloton on Twitter: "Friendly competition is in our DNA. Welcome to the world of digital fitness, @Apple." / Twitter
• Apple burns developer goodwill with surprise release of iOS 14 | TechCrunch
• Logitech Harmony Companion - Universal Remote Control & App
• UPS My Choice® for home | UPS Services - United States

Retail may be dying, but that's not stopping IKEA from opening up urban concept store downtown. Perhaps that's why Herb Caen always lovingly referred to San Francisco as Jokkmokk-by-the-Bay.

This week: an update on Epic Games' $257,000,000 free ride, Consumer Reports gives Tesla FSD the business, and Peloton doubles down on its pandemic prospects. 🏃‍♀️.

Links:

• Thick wildfire smoke blocks sun, turns Bay Area sky orange - SFGATE
• Meredith Haggerty on Twitter: "Imagine showing this tweet to yourself a year ago and explaining "oh no, the masks aren't because the sky is orange, that's for a different thing." https://t.co/nnqoOBk3uM" / Twitter
• Barack Obama on Twitter: "The fires across the West Coast are just the latest examples of the very real ways our changing climate is changing our communities. Protecting our planet is on the ballot. Vote like your life depends on it—because it does. https://t.co/gKGegXWxQu" / Twitter
• How to watch Disney's Mulan on Apple TV, iPhone, more - 9to5Mac
• Apple seeks damages from Epic Games for breach of contract
• Epic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11th - The Verge
• SF Mayor London Breed says IKEA mall will make ‘huge difference’ for downtown
• Tesla 'Full Self-Driving Capability' Review - Consumer Reports
• Apple Holds Online Event to Launch New Watch on Sept. 15, 2020 at 10 a.m Pacific - Bloomberg
• Meet The New Peloton Bike+ And The New Peloton Tread | The Output
• Wolf It Down Espresso | Equator Coffees — RestaurantsCare.org
• Home - Restaurants Care
• Portable SSD T7 TOUCH USB 3.2 1TB (Black) Memory & Storage - MU-PC1T0K/WW | Samsung US
• The Best Portable Air Conditioner | Reviews by Wirecutter

Look, it's like Sam Hinkie always said: trust the app review process. Or was that Eddy Cue? Guess we'll never know — there's no possible way of looking it up.

This week: Hue light seances, mixologist plumbers, and a double dose of Still or Sparkling (with a PSL cameo). 🎃.

Links:

• Creative Cocktail Garnish Ideas, According to a Mixologist | FN Dish - Behind-the-Scenes, Food Trends, and Best Recipes : Food Network | Food Network
• Smart lamps | Philips Hue
• AHA Flavored Sparkling Water | AHA
• Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte – La Colombe Coffee Roasters
• Apple Blocks Epic’s App Store Updates After Fortnite Fee Clash - Bloomberg
• Microsoft Surface Duo | Press Briefing, August 11, 2020 - YouTube
• Apple Targets 75 Million 5G IPhones for Fall Product Blitz - Bloomberg
• Kuo: mmWave 5G iPhone Shipments Likely to Be Weaker Than Expected in 2020-21 - MacRumors
• Hypercritical: Good Products
• Amazon.com: NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS116NA) - Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection: Electronics
• Amazon.com: Attmu 50 PCS Reusable Fastening Cable Ties, Microfiber Cloth 6-Inch Hook and Loop Cord Ties, Black: Electronics
• Dithering

The NFL is planning to come back this fall with 20% of usual stadium capacity. Risky and dumb? Sure. But the real loser here is Bill Belichick. Cheating is probably way trickier and easier to catch in a socially distanced arena.

This week: air purifiers, Roomba goes back to school and smartens up, and mulling over Phil Schiller’s scorched earth App Store IAP legacy. 🧨 .

Links:

• Quibi Scraps "Quick Bite" Format for Drive-In Debut | Hollywood Reporter
• Breville Barista Express Parts and Accessories
• Best Air Purifier 2020 | Reviews by Wirecutter
• News Publishers Join Fight Against Apple Over App Store Terms - WSJ
• Apple Defeats Epic’s Effort to Restore Fortnite on App Store - Bloomberg
• Disney+ will offer early access to 'Mulan' on its iOS app through Apple's In-App Purchases - 9to5Mac
• Dolphins, University of Miami to allow fans at home openers; plan deemed 'risky'
• Food Network Gives Viewers New Shows Despite Coronavirus Shutdown - Variety
• iRobot is giving its vacuum cleaners a new AI-powered brain - The Verge
• Aerial app updated with new settings interface and more screensavers - 9to5Mac
• Amazon.com: Full Circle and Brush Set, White Tiny Team Mini Dustpan: Home & Kitchen