Spotify
Spotify's Daniel Ek Steps Down as CEO After Nearly 20 Years
Spotify founder Daniel Ek announces he will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, transitioning to Executive Chairman as two longtime executives become co-CEOs.
Technology
Meta Unveils $799 Ray-Ban Display Glasses with Neural Control at Connect 2025
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta's first smart glasses with a built-in display and neural wristband control, launching September 30th for $799. A major step toward mainstream AR.
startup funding
Framer Raises $100M Series D at $2B Valuation, Signals Explosive Growth in No-Code Market
Amsterdam-based Framer secures $100M at $2B valuation, highlighting explosive growth in the no-code website design market as enterprise adoption accelerates.
culture
Monday Notes for June 23rd, 2025
Culture 5% of Undocumented Migrants Are Black. They’re 20% of Potential Deportations. 5% of Undocumented Migrants Are Black. They’re 20% of Potential Deportations.Research exposes how racial disparities in policing have created a pathway from routine life to permanent family separation for Black migrants.Capital B NewsAdam Mahoney
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Friday Notes for June 20th, 2025
Culture Takashi Murakami’s Serious Side Takashi Murakami’s Serious SideMurakami’s skill and his knowledge of art history, which includes a PhD in traditional Japanese painting, are evident in his Gagosian exhibition.ARTnews.comKelly Presutti Beenie Man: Tiny Desk Concert Sneakers Sports Thunder-Pacers: 5 takeaways as Pacers sprint past
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Wednesday Notes for June 18th, 2025
Uristocrat note covering NBA Finals Thunder vs Pacers Game 5 analysis, NFL Lamar Jackson redemption quest, Red Sox trade backlash, and latest tech developments from Amazon AI and Sword Health
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Tuesday Notes for June 17th, 2025
Culture Kith takes aim at Texas Kith quietly teases a flagship in North Texas—new job listings suggest a major streetwear expansion in a region usually missed by top-tier brands. Idriys Ali-Chow for Aimé Leon Dore Idriys Ali-Chow for Aimé Leon DoreIdriys Ali-Chow for Aimé Leon DoreCreated in 2014, Aimé
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Monday Notes for June 16th, 2025
Uristocrat Monday Notes for June 16th, 2025 featuring Vybz Kartel's interview after prison release, coverage of the 2025 NBA Finals Game 5 between Thunder and Pacers, Nike sneaker drops, Awake NY's Summer collection, Aimé Leon Dore's Spring/Summer 2025.
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Friday Notes for June 13th, 2025
Culture Kusheda Mensah's "Palma Pouf" is Designed to Encourage Connection Kusheda Mensah’s “Palma Pouf” is Designed to Encourage ConnectionThe three-piece collection marks the designer’s first collaboration with Swedish brand Hem.HypebeastAlice Morby Fear of God ESSENTIALS Summer 2025 Collection Fear of God ESSENTIALS Summer
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Thursday Notes for June 12th, 2025
Culture Sneakers Doraemon x Converse Chuck Hi 70 “Habanero Gold” Doraemon x Converse Chuck Hi 70 “Habanero Gold”Doraemon takes over the classic Converse Chuck Hi 70 and other classic models. Head to Nice Kicks to learn more.Nice KicksNice Kicks Sports Thunder-Pacers: 5 takeaways as Pacers rally once more
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Wednesday Notes for June 11th, 2025
Culture PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in Harlem PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in HarlemMourners gathered in Harlem to honor the life and legacy of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who passed away on May 26.New York Amsterdam NewsBill
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Tuesday Notes for June 10th, 2025
Culture Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82 Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died