How many different kinds of smart light switches does one need to install in their home before you need to stage an intervention? Asking for a co-host.

This week: headphones, trade deadlines, and we play a game of Faker Upper. 🏡.

Links:

• Category:HGTV original programs - Wikipedia
• The old AT&T Park Seagull (@ATTSeagull) / Twitter
• Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer For Philips Hue Bulbs
• Amazon.com : Hermitshell Hard EVA Travel Case Carrying Bag fits Makeup Brushes : Beauty
• Smart Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Bose
• Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones | WH-1000XM3 | Sony US
• iTunes Gift Card Redemption Screen
• 16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac
• Jason Snell on Twitter: "After 24 hours of trying to use Catalina in earnest with all my data and apps intact, the new security features are incredibly annoying. Apps constantly asking for permission to see various folders, lots of relaunches and trips to System Preferences. It's really unpleasant." / Twitter
• Apple Seeks Mac Pro Parts Tariff Exclusion After Move to China - Bloomberg
• Apple’s Next CEO to Replace Tim Cook: Jeff Williams - Bloomberg
• Apple to release three 'iPhone 11' models this fall- 9to5Mac
• Apple Dominates App Store Search Results, Thwarting Competitors - WSJ
• Mourning The Impending Death Of The Communal Random Movie On Cable

Yes Tim, we'll go exclusive to Apple Podcasts Plus. Our terms are that we are to be paid entirely in iPod Socks and we want a handwritten apology for the butterfly keyboard.

This week: an exciting new BlackBerry, iPad workflow hypotheticals, and Disney gives the fever dream treatment to your childhood favorites. 🦁.

Links:

• How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk - The New York Times
• A N.J. restaurant is selling pizza crust as a side. Brilliant or insane? - nj.com
• Ashley Mayer on Twitter: "He’s filthy but he’s mine (again)! 🏆 https://t.co/RXGuzTBGke" / Twitter
• Everyday Backpack 20L & 30L | Peak Design Official Site
• Apple pushes silent macOS update to close Zoom vulnerability - 9to5Mac
• Hit by Big Loss, Bird Seeks $300M in New Funds — The Information
• Bird has ‘positive unit economics’ with its custom scooter model, CEO says | TechCrunch
• Apple to Fund Original Podcasts; Spotify (SPOT) Stock Falls - Bloomberg
• Everyday Sling 10L Bag | Peak Design Official Site
• The Lion King Review: Disney’s Photorealistic Remake Is a Disaster | IndieWire
• AirPods - Apple
• Patio Chips | Trader Joe's
• What Canadians understand about ketchup chips that Americans don’t

Phil Schiller courageously once said the future is wireless. Cord cutters talk a big game. Then explain the abomination that is the Panasonic NI-WL600 cordless iron. We'll wait.

This week: ethical design, coding classes for mere muggles, and that lonely area behind the Genius Grove. 🌳.

Links:

• Bleacher Report on Twitter: "Summer League at its finest 😅 https://t.co/MkzjtrF4Bl" / Twitter
• Microsoft Events for Students - Microsoft Store
• Beats Powerbeats Pro review: Bulkier than AirPods, but with better sound - CNET
• Long Beach plans to woo Angels, and arena might be demolished - Los Angeles Times
• Amazon.com: Panasonic NI-WL600 Cordless Multi-Directional Iron, Stainless Steel Soleplate, Silver/Black: Home & Kitchen
• Superhuman is Spying on You » Mike Industries
• Superhuman’s Superficial Privacy Fixes Do Not Prevent It From Spying on You » Mike Industries
• Techmeme: Superhuman, an email app that raised $33M in June, adds read receipt tracking pixels to outgoing mail and doesn't let users stop image loading on incoming mail (Mike Davidson/Mike Industries)
• WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max - The Verge
• Gone 90
• Daring Fireball: Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple
• Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Steps Down: How It Happened - Bloomberg
• Yowza! Product (RED) Mac Pro Sells for $977,000 at Auction | Cult of Mac
• Apple tweaks laptop lineup with cheaper Air; MacBook disappears - Six Colors
• Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac
• There’s only one important question to ask about Apple’s future - The Verge
• Nintendo Switch Lite is $200 and colorful, but doesn't connect to TV - CNET

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Plus: the question we’ve been building towards for 200 episodes. Does Tim Cook tip restaurant servers in iCloud storage? An investigation. 🕵🏻‍♀️

Links:

• Lyft is rebranding its bikeshare and launching new electric bikes - The Verge
• Twitter / Settings
• Google Privacy
• Without Any Warrants, CBP Searched My Devices at the Airport
• Simple change to the way you tip could save you over $400 a year
• UPDATED: How to: Reset C by GE Light Bulbs - YouTube
• Nite Ize Original Gear Tie, Reusable Rubber Twist Tie, 3-Inch, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack, Made in the USA - Ratchet Tie Downs - Amazon.com
• Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer: Gateway

The Failing New York Times drops the ball yet again. Instead of asking Democratic candidates what their favorite Spindrift cocktail is, we’re left with a bunch of old dudes saying their wife and Abraham Lincoln are their heroes.

This week: how to carry a laptop, Internet suitcases, more Apple Store chicanery, and Google’s renewed cloud gaming ambitions. 🎮.

Links:

• 18 Questions. 21 Candidates. Here’s What They Said. - The New York Times
• Joe Biden - Wikipedia
• Ben Affleck Laptop Carry
• Dylan on Twitter: "The second you turn 30 https://t.co/4gdCqvSVEE"
• Google Stadia price: Founder’s Edition, Stadia Pro, pre-order details - Polygon
• E3 2019: How Much Does The Google Stadia Pro Subscription Cost? - GameSpot
• Volvo Cars to supply Uber with up to 24,000 self-driving cars - Reuters
• Away, Instagram's favorite suitcase brand, is now worth $1.4 billion
• New Apple Store design changes prioritize a straightforward shopping experience - 9to5Mac
• Xbox Project Scarlett Revealed: Specs, Features and More
• Spotify’s officially separating podcasts and music in premium users’ libraries - The Verge
• New Kindle Oasis channels Apple's True Tone displays - 9to5Toys
• Amazon to shut down its Amazon Restaurants business in the U.S. – GeekWire
• AT&T Eyes $16- to $17-a-Month Streaming Service in Strategy Shift - WSJ
• New York is poised to legalize electric scooters and bikes - The Verge
• Kuo on 2020 iPhones: 5.4-Inch and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G, 6.1-Inch Model With LTE, All With OLED Displays - MacRumors
• Apple completes Best Buy repair partnership with nearly 1,000 US locations - 9to5Mac
• Meet the new Dropbox | Dropbox Blog

“To a pro customer with demanding compute needs, everything looks like a cheese grater.” - Mark Twain

This week: WWDC 2019, three finger gestures, and the Mac Pro unveiling that explains why Apple acquired the maker of those Heely wheel shoes kids love. 👟.

Links:

• Apple Events - Keynote June 2019 - Apple
• darth™ will hold your Pro Display XDR
• Power Mac G5 Image
• WWDC 2019 notes: Sidecar, Catalyst, Mac Pro, and Pro Display XDR - Six Colors
• Amazon.com: Energizer ULTIMATE 10W Qi Fast Wireless Charging, High Capacity 10000mAh Lithium Polymer Power Bank,1 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Power Delivery 2.0 and Quick Charge 3.0 for iPhone, Samsung, etc QE10000: Cell Phones & Accessories
• Everyday Backpack 20L & 30L | Peak Design Official Site
• Amazon.com: USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger with One 30W Power Delivery Port for MacBook Air 2018, iPad Pro 2018, S10, and 4 PowerIQ Ports for iPhone Xs/Max/XR/X/8, S9/S8 and More: Cell Phones & Accessories

It’s hard to be excited and blindly optimistic about anything these days. But then came along the world’s greatest startup idea.

This week: airline status, dimmer switches, and throwing LeBron and the Lakers under the Buss. 🚌.

Links:

• Meet Doggy Style: An up to $1,500-a-month members-only club for SF dog lovers - SFGate
• Apple’s Ex-Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Brushes Off Criticism - Bloomberg
• Next Star Wars Movies Confirmed to Be from Game of Thrones Creators
• John Gruber on Twitter: "… "
• Playdate on Twitter: "Playdate in 24 Hours: • 70,000+ people on the wait list • Thousands of interested devs • Some skeptics (we understand) • 23k Twitter followers (hi!) • Most importantly… an overwhelming flood of positivity + excitement from people who also want this weird thing we want (!!!)"
• Lutron announces new Aurora dimmer for Hue lights - 9to5Mac
• RØDE PODMIC
• Announcing Vignette — Liss is More
• Amazon.com - iRobot Authentic Parts Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier Compatible with Roomba 600/700/800/900 Series -
• Dropbox increases Plus plan to 2TB for $12 per month, adds Rewind and Smart Sync | VentureBeat
• App Store - Principles and Practices - Apple
• Bourbon Tea Party – Spindrift
• Sparkling Lime Margarita – Spindrift
• The Weekly | Episodes | FX Networks
• I miss blind, dumb enthusiasm for new tech
• Exclusive screenshots reveal iOS 13 Dark Mode and more - 9to5Mac
• Exclusive screenshots reveal new Music and TV apps for Mac - 9to5Mac
• Inside Apple’s top secret testing facilities where iPhone defences are forged in temperatures of -40C | The Independent
• Apple promises privacy, but iPhone apps share your data with trackers, ad companies and research firms - The Washington Post
• Lakers 2.0 - The failed reboot of the NBA's crown jewel
• List of Los Angeles Lakers head coaches - Wikipedia

To better align ourselves with the way millennials consume their TV, we’ve decided that on a go forward basis we will no longer release episodes weekly. Instead, we’ll bank them and do 12 episode releases — Netflix style. It’ll be called a PodDrop®.

This week: having a healthy relationship with pop culture, tax rebates, and cronchy keyboards. 🥔.

Links:

• ‘Game Of Thrones’ Showrunners Disappointed With How Quality Of Fans Has Dropped Off Over Past Couple Seasons
• Restaurant Reservation Scalping Site Is Everything Wrong with SF
• The Best Smart Scales: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
• Uncapped Plans | MoviePass
• Update on usage... : moviepass
• Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot gets put down by CR: 'less competent than a human' - Electrek
• San Francisco to ban cashless stores, saying refusing cash harms the poor - CBS News
• Amazon's New York Go store is the first to accept cash
• Comcast is giving Disney full control of Hulu - The Verge
• B&H Payboo Credit Card Save the Tax | B&H Credit Card
• Apple Store Locations: Reviews Show Customer Service in Decline - Bloomberg
• Apple updates MacBook Pro processors and keyboard, extends Keyboard Service Program - Six Colors
• Owen Williams ⚡ on Twitter: "First keyboard in history to launch with a replacement program on day one for when it definitely breaks? talk about faith… https://t.co/NvpJkrSbUu"
• Daring Fireball: Some Good Old-Fashioned Speed Bumps for the MacBook Pro Lineup, and a Tweak to the Butterfly Key Mechanism
• Pandora launches new Mac app after discontinuing dated player - 9to5Mac
• Playdate. A New Handheld Gaming System
• TiVo Commercial Auto Skip Has Arrived

Two old people discuss DSL and Bob Costas. Also, other things.

This week: Roomba curling, security screws, things that fell off a truck, and Google’s long-standing branding struggle with Nest. 🐦.

Links:

• Gus Ramsey on Twitter: "If you wet Swiffer in front of your Roomba, it’s basically curling… "
• Ubiquiti Networks - Democratizing Professional Network Technology
• Understanding the WD Rainbow
• Buy Mac mini - Apple
• How to stop the blinking power button? - HP Support Community - 6481402
• Women's Tree Breezers - Marine (Marine Sole)
• Nest & Google - The best of Google. The best of Nest. Now under one roof.
• Google Nest Hub Max - Smart Home Display - Google Store
• Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre
• iFixit Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bits for Precision Electronics Repair - - Amazon.com
• Marin County Computer Recycling and Repair - Renew Computers

With Comcast reporting data usage up 28% YoY for its residential customers, we ask whether or not the FCC is capable of ensuring an Internet robust enough to handle Ariana, Taylor, and Queen Bey.

This week: accidental minimalism, minor league mascots, clip sharing in Overcast, and Chuck the Condor starts a Bumble profile. #swiperight

Links:

• Spindrift Strawberry Sparkling Water – Made with Real Fruit
• Accidental Tech Podcast
• Hannah Murphy on Twitter: "This bumble claw crane with no prizes is a chilling metaphor… "
• New mascot looks like Guy Fieri | MLB.com
• Vibes Baseball on Instagram: “Toasty is here!! Ring in the new era of Colorado Springs baseball with Toasty and crew June 21 against the @gjrockies 📸: @bobbystevensphoto”
• Vibes Baseball on Twitter: "… "
• Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
• Amazon.com: Bose IE2 audio headphones: Home Audio & Theater
• Dan Benjamin 🌮 on Twitter: "FYI: @hearluminary's download mechanism circumvents @firesidefm's tracking, so any downloads from Luminary won't be tracked, counted, analyzed, or reported."
• Daring Fireball: All Podcasts Are Shows; Not All Shows Are Podcasts
• Marco Arment on Instagram: “New in Overcast: clip sharing! Link in profile.”
• Shortcut from This American Life
• Comcast usage soars 34% to 200GB a month, pushing users closer to data cap | Ars Technica
• This ISP Is Offering a 'Fast Lane' for Gamers...For $15 More Per Month - Motherboard
• Apple's financial results: Learning to sell the iPhone - Six Colors
• Apple second-quarter 2019 financial results - Six Colors
• Reeder 4 RSS app launches for Mac and iOS with automatic dark mode, iCloud syncing, Bionic Reading mode, more - 9to5Mac
• GitHub - nfarina/homebridge: HomeKit support for the impatient
• 🐶 Maxine the Fluffy Corgi (@madmax_fluffyroad) • Instagram photos and videos