Truck Off
I’ve noticed a few Tesla Cybertrucks lately, many in appalling colors. Every one of them sends a clear message about their owners — and it’s not flattering. I explain here.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
I recommend taking two minutes to read “Elon Musk’s Directive on How to Change a Light Bulb in a Federal Building.”
Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about the latest SpaceX mission, Trump’s whining claim that Kamala must have gotten the debate questions in advance, something I miss in my mailbox, and the upside to cutting back Jimmy Fallon.
Five Random Thoughts
Quickies about a TV series I won’t watch, candy logos on socks, Elon Musk’s plan to take on Venmo, a weird conversation fragment, and why I’m worried about what my wife is reading.
Kara Swisher’s “Burn Book”
As a longtime fan of Kara’s work, I devoured this memoir of her three decades of reporting on the world of tech and the man-boys who run it. Here’s my review.