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

Okay, fine. That was an exciting hockey game. #gocanucksgo

This week: Democratic primary challenger dog collars, Tesla's investor day, and summer beauty recommendations from your trusted hosts/lifestyle influencers. 💇🏻‍♂️.

PS: Carlos will buy the first listener that finds a charger that meets his travel needs a Spindrift subscription. 💦.

Links:

• Sharks on NBCS on Twitter: "You had to see it to believe it. Relive the sights and sounds of the Sharks' unbelievable Game 7 comeback win. https://t.co/KK30P09tUl… https://t.co/ySHhRCg96U"
• Brett Banditelli on Twitter: ".@PeteButtigieg just unveiled his new microsite for creatives to make content around his brand. This is the description for his font set. It's 100% real. https://t.co/qyV0E6BDNn… https://t.co/uE5xCxaCGw"
• Bailey’s Consumer Watchdog Collar – Elizabeth Warren Shop
• Samsung Galaxy Fold US launch delayed 'at least a month' - 9to5Google
• The Broken Galaxy Folds: Explained! - YouTube
• AT&T is now telling customers the Galaxy Fold will ship on June 13th - The Verge
• Daring Fireball: Know When to Fold ’Em
• Apple said Qualcomm’s tech was no good. But in private communications, it was ‘the best.’ - The Washington Post
• Report: Canon is lowering profit forecast 20% due to shrinking camera sales: Digital Photography Review
• John P. Falcone on Twitter: "🤔… "
• Amazon.com: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 100+, 3 fl. oz: Gateway
• Amazon.com: Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (1.7 oz): Beauty
• The Best USB-C MacBook and Laptop Chargers for 2019: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
• Video: Watch Damian Lillard Eliminate Thunder with Deep Buzzer-Beater 3 | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
• Podcast wars: $100 million startup Luminary launches Tuesday without Reply All or The Daily - The Verge
• Luminary, Launch, and Licensing – Hot Pod News
• Tesla’s full self-driving computer is now in all new cars and a next-gen chip is already ‘halfway done’ | TechCrunch
• Tesla unveils 'Robotaxi' plan for self-driving ride-sharing network next year - Electrek
• Ford to invest $500 million in electric truck maker Rivian
• The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley | Documentaries | HBO
• ‎Zero - Fasting Tracker on the App Store
• Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey on his personal wellness habits

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This week: ballpark as a service, 5G litigation, foldable phones, and Gene! stirs up conversation about a different kind of TV. 📺.

Links:

• Bourbon Tea Party – Spindrift
• Bad Life Insurance Ad
• Report: Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena being renamed | NBA.com
• Once a top draw, struggling Giants now battle decline in attendance - SFGate
• Farhan Zaidi, Giants Say They'll Explore Moving Fences in at Oracle Park | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
• John Robb on Twitter: "“Buying a car today is an investment into the future. I think the most profound thing is that if you buy a Tesla today, I believe you are buying an appreciating asset – not a depreciating asset (due to the self-driving AI)." @elonmusk"
• An Update to Our Vehicle Lineup | Tesla
• Tesla delivers first $35,000 Model 3s to a happy few customers - Electrek
• Apple's TV Box Will Probably Get Disney+, Despite Rival Platform - Bloomberg
• My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day - The Verge
• Mark Gurman on Twitter: "The screen on my Galaxy Fold review unit is completely broken and unusable just two days in. Hard to know if this is widespread or not.… https://t.co/tvECygQgFN"
• Joanna Stern on Twitter: "Samsung’s statement on the Galaxy Fold screen issues:… "
• Netflix doesn't have a good business model, says Gene Munster
• Qualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation - Apple
• Following Apple's deal with Qualcomm, Intel says it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business - 9to5Mac
• Amazon.com: Incase Icon Slim Pack, 15.6" Laptop Backpack, Black, CL55535: Top Deals Online
• Epson FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner B11B237201 B&H Photo Video

I could have misheard it , but I'm pretty sure Ryan just challenged the CEO of Audi/VW to a fight. He's registering the vanity plate DONTATME right now.

This week: bringing the Disney magic to OTT, the Magic leaves the Lakers front office, and the profitability shell game that is the Uber's S-1.

Links:

• Fancy Winnie the Pooh
• Giannis Antetokounmpo makes young girl's day by hugging her as a thank you for the artwork she made for him : MadeMeSmile
• Amazon exec tells employees that Go stores will start accepting cash
• Amazon bought Eero for $97 million and employees still got screwed
• Magic abruptly steps down as Lakers president
• Uber battles its own history in a historic IPO filing - Recode
• Uber paid Google $58 million over three years for map services
• Ford CEO says the company 'overestimated' self-driving cars
• Disney+ rolls out on November 12th for $6.99 a month - The Verge
• Disney Plus will be available starting November 12 for $6.99 a month
• Joe Rosensteel 🏳️‍🌈 on Twitter: "Mayer prefaced this interface by saying it was not only unique, but beautiful. Then he showed the slide … it’s like an ugly rip-off the TV app, Fire TV, etc. except they added a row for “brand tiles” Yes. Brand tiles.… https://t.co/MYr1bpBHeG"
• Ikea and Sonos made the ultimate speaker lamp - The Verge
• Apple’s Stumbling HomePod Isn’t the Hot Seller It Wanted - Bloomberg
• Tesla Shares Fall After Delivery Miss - WSJ
• Tesla Got an Early Lead, but Luxury Electric Rivals Are Racing to Catch Up - The New York Times
• Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre
• Kuo: New 31.6" Apple Display in 2019 and 15-17" MacBook in 2021 to Feature Mini-LED Backlights [Updated] - MacRumors
• Apple may follow up this year’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro with a Mini-LED model in 2021 - The Verge
• macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac
• Satellite Eyes

Do you have a minute? We’re collecting signatures for the Orchard Fund. We’re a coalition of activists and thought-leaders dedicated to helping CEOs in the greater Santa Clara area gain the courage to make the pivot from hardware to a services based future, for the sake of our children and our children’s children.

This week: the pink mustache heads to the NASDAQ, Spindrift making Kirkland-sized moves, and AirPower’s quiet cancellation that is either a nothing-burger or harbinger of the end of Apple. A real Schrödinger’s wireless charger, if you will. 🐈.

Links:

• Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot won't need to confirm every lane change
• AT&T CEO discusses HBO's deal with Apple - 9to5Mac
• “Are We at a Party, or a Wake?”: Journalists Wonder If Apple News+ Is a Trojan Horse | Vanity Fair
• How Apple Card works | TechCrunch
• Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch
• Mark Gurman on Twitter: "The AirPower wouldn’t even have made a dent on Apple’s bottom line, but cancelling an announced product, no matter how big or small, is a huge embarrassment. Can’t recall them cancelling an announced device, at least in modern era. Even the white iPhone 4 made it out alive."
• Appl Still Hasn’t Fixd Its MacBook Kyboad Problm
• The new A’s ballpark proposal at Howard Terminal looks great, but it’ll be tricky to build - SBNation.com
• The Food Lab | Serious Eats

There are a thousand no’s for every yes, they say. Well, we’d sure love to see the list of 999 things that lost out to “partner with Goldman Sachs for a credit card that gives customers 3% back on products that have 40% margins and subscriptions they take a 50% cut from”.

This week: paper towel roll size hierarchies, Notes.app apologies, and an Oasis appears in the Amazon. Oh, and we briefly touch on the Apple services event. 🤢.

Links:

• Kindle Oasis - Amazon Official Site - E-reader
• James Kelleher on Twitter: "An erotic short story in three acts… "
• Mike Isaac
• Tesla delays deliveries of Model 3 with Standard battery pack - Electrek
• Quinn Nelson on Twitter: "Nobody at Tesla has ever seen rain before.… "
• Daring Fireball: Very Brief Thoughts and Observations on Today’s ‘Show Time’ Apple Event
• ཊལབསརངཧ on Twitter: "Apple's keynotes at this point are just crossover announcements for what to expect in the next series of the dystopia they're building and we're all having play the role of background characters in… https://t.co/YzfrDpo1eM"
• AT&T’s “5G E” is actually slower than Verizon and T-Mobile 4G, study finds | Ars Technica
• Ultimate Rewards | Credit Cards | Chase.com
• Amazon.com: Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Mouse – Adjustable Ergonomic Design, control and Move Text/Images/Files Between 2 Windows and Apple Mac Computers (Bluetooth or USB), Rechargeable, Graphite: Computers & Accessories
• Buy Surface Ergonomic Keyboard - Microsoft Store

We've made this episode about 10% bigger and given it a new name to juice this quarter's cash flows. Shipping late 2026.

This week: the Swedes lobby for fair play in Apple's walled garden, Google gets its head in the game, and an exclusive no-holds-barred interview with Eddy Cue. 🎬.

Links:

• Carlos Gomez on Twitter: "Oh no. First _The East Cut_ and now this.… "
• Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain - The New York Times
• CVS Receipt
• Kia becomes latest automaker to partner with Amazon for electric car charging stations - Electrek
• Tesla unveils Model Y electric SUV with 300 miles range and 7-seats - Electrek
• Apple announces WWDC 2019 dates: June 3-7
• Timeline - Time to Play Fair
• Addressing Spotify’s Claims - Apple
• Microsoft updates Store revenue split to give developers a 95% cut, but with limitations - 9to5Mac
• Sports Night: “The Cut Man Cometh”/“The Sweet Smell Of Air”
• Apple’s new AirPods come with a wireless charging case, Hey Siri support, and more battery life - The Verge
• dan seifert on Twitter: "the new airpods look exactly the same as the old ones how will people know that I am richer than those with the old AirPods… https://t.co/8otXEJa81a"
• Today is iMac day: Apple announces new models with faster processors and graphics - Six Colors
• Apple’s new iPads cling to old Apple Pencil - The Verge
• Google unveils Stadia cloud gaming service at GDC 2019 - The Verge
• Gmail for iOS rolling out Material Theme redesign [Gallery] - 9to5Google
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) - IMDb