Friday Notes for September 19th, 2025

Friday Notes for September 19th, 2025

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Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 "Rare Air" Set to Drop This October with Unique Design Details

Air Jordan 11 “Rare Air” Set to Drop This October with Unique Design Details
Jordan Brand continues to expand the beloved “Rare Air” collection with the upcoming Air Jordan 11 “Rare Air”, bringing fresh design elements to one of the most iconic silhouettes in sneaker history. The “Rare Air” Concept Evolves The “Rare Air” series pays homage to the experimental nature of early Jordan

How Sneakerheads Really Feel About Tom Sachs’s NikeCraft Mars Yard 3.0

How Sneakerheads Really Feel About Tom Sachs’s NikeCraft Mars Yard 3.0
Experts weigh in on the latest Swoosh grail from the New York artist.

Sports

Agent: Kuminga prepared to take qualifying offer

Agent: Kuminga prepared to take qualifying offer
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent told ESPN that Kuminga -- who is seeking a player option -- is prepared to take the $7.9 million qualifying offer unless the Golden State Warriors improve their current offers.

What Luka Doncic's dominant summer could mean for Lakers – and the rest of the NBA

What Luka Doncic’s dominant summer could mean for Lakers -- and the rest of the NBA
After a historic summer on the court and massive changes off it, Doncic has sent a message to the NBA. And his new team responded in kind.

NFL Ratings Fly Like an Eagle as TV Acclimates to Nielsen Changes

NFL Ratings Fly Like an Eagle as TV Acclimates to Nielsen Changes
Network executives have found themselves butting up against some inconsistencies in the new TV ratings data.

Clayton Kershaw announces retirement; Bills move to 3-0; NFL, college football previews

Clayton Kershaw announces retirement; Bills move to 3-0; NFL, college football previews
Plus, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone clocked the second-fastest time ever run in the 400 meters


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Technology

OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild 

OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild | TechCrunch
AI models don’t just hallucinate. They also “scheme,” meaning deliberately lie or hide their true intentions.

How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26

How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26 | TechCrunch
A list of apps that are using Apple’s local models to introduce new features.


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