Tuesday Notes for September 30th, 2025

Tuesday Notes for September 30th, 2025

Culture

Decoded: A New Exhibition in Paris Reveals Virgil Abloh’s Design Process and Digs Deep Into His Archive

Decoded: A New Exhibition in Paris Reveals Virgil Abloh’s Design Process and Digs Deep Into His Archive
A first look at Virgil Abloh: The Codes.

Uristocrat Haiku

Uristocrat Haiku

Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 Returns: 30 Years of Rewriting the Rules

Air Jordan 11 Returns: 30 Years of Rewriting the Rules
Three decades after Michael Jordan laced up the most audacious sneaker in basketball history, the Air Jordan 11 returns with the same revolutionary spirit that defined its 1995 debut. Jordan Brand has unveiled a collection of exclusive styles that honor the silhouette’s 30th anniversary, proving that true icons don’t follow

Sports

Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Stirs Epic Memories as Wild Card Series Begins

Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Stirs Epic Memories as Wild Card Series Begins
The Red Sox had gone to the playoffs once since winning the 2018 World Series. The Yanks were in the playoffs seven times in the last eight years.

Fantasy football waiver wire Week 5: Woody Marks, Malik Washington, streamers and more

Fantasy football waiver wire Week 5: Woody Marks, Malik Washington, streamers and more
Jake Ciely offers up his favorite waiver wire targets ahead of Week 5, which prominently features last week’s rookie breakout Woody Marks.

Tyreek Hill injury FAQ: Recovery timetable, his NFL future and how Dolphins will adapt

Tyreek Hill injury FAQ: Recovery timetable, his NFL future and how Dolphins will adapt
What is the Dolphins WR’s outlook for a dislocated knee, the on-field impact of his absence and his future in Miami.

Nikola Jokić Plans 'To Be a Nugget Forever' as NBA Star Shrugs Off Speculation After Declining Extension

Nikola Jokić Plans ‘To Be a Nugget Forever’ as NBA Star Shrugs Off Speculation After Declining Extension
Nikola Jokić addressed speculation about his future during Nuggets media day, declaring his plan to ‘be a Nugget forever’ after declining a summer extension to secure a more lucrative deal worth $80 million more in guaranteed money next offseason.

Kevin Durant Plans to Sign Contract Extension with Rockets, Sees Himself in Houston Long-Term

Kevin Durant Plans to Sign Contract Extension with Rockets, Sees Himself in Houston Long-Term
Kevin Durant expressed confidence about signing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets during media day, citing the team’s rapid progression and his relationship with coach Ime Udoka as key factors in his decision to commit long-term to Houston.


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Technology

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is probably the "best coding model in the world" (at least for now)

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is probably the “best coding model in the world” (at least for now)
Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 4.5 today, with a very bold set of claims: Claude Sonnet 4.5 is the best coding model in the world. It’s the strongest model for building …

Meta Vibes, Good Vibes, Vibes Vision

Meta Vibes, Good Vibes, Vibes Vision
The Internet hates Vibes, MetaAI’s new AI video feed, but I find it compelling and a fascinating look at a VR future.

Opera launches its AI-centric Neon browser

Opera launches its AI-centric Neon browser | TechCrunch
Neon will write code snippets, includes an agent that will do tasks for you, and handles repeatable prompts.


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