08FEB2026: Dose, grind, time, temperature, yield, etc.

Happy Sunday everyone!

This week, I've been absolutely loving the clean, retrofuturistic look of this motorcycle and its website (even though I'm not a motorcycle guy), digging the amazing Mongolian Olympic Team's winter fits, barely resisting ordering these amazing Peanuts Vintage Astronaut Keycaps, delighting in this set of custom icons, and looking for a new pair of sneakers. Anyone have any recommendations for sneakers that both look cool AND are comfy?

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On to the good stuff!

• 📱 Aulumu 360º MagSafe Stand - I have another MagSafe stand for my iPhone from Aulumu that I really like, but this new one is interesting enough that I may switch— it is a swiveling, 360º rotatable MagSafe stand that attaches to the back of your phone that is unique in that it has magnets on both sides so you can mount your iPhone to any ferrous surface and then pivot the stand to get any viewing (or filming) angle you want/need. Like my other stand from them, it's got a kind of cool cyberpunk aesthetic to it, but unlike my other stand, no hidden box cutter or protractor in this one.

• 🖋️ Muji Aluminum Fountain Pen - All of my fountain pens are pretty thick bois, so I grabbed this slim Muji fountain pen to try out this week, and I'm really loving it. It's super light, feels sturdy, and has great knurling on the grip. My only complaint is the Fine nib on it doesn't lay down as much ink as other nibs I'm used to, so ink colors come out lighter than I'm used to. That said, it's a really nice pen at a pretty reasonable price (~$29 on Amazon as of this publishing).

• ☕ Puck Yeah Espresso Tracker App - I'm a data / tracking nerd, and this app is exactly what I've been looking for. It lets you track all the parameters of the espressos you brew (dose, grind, time, temperature, yield, etc.) and then helps you dial it in as you give notes on the flavor profile, etc. You also can rate/log your shots and beans, track your caffeine intake, and more. It's really thoughtfully done with a clean, accessible UI.

• 💡 Oasis Lights - Thanks to my homie Bobby for sharing these great-looking smart home lights. If you're wanting to branch out of the Hue ecosystem, these simple accent lights and smart bulbs offer some pleasing-looking light, changing color temperatures over the course of the day, and control via Alexa and Google, with more smart home integrations apparently forthcoming.

• 👾 Retrocade - OK, this one is cool at one level and SUPER cool at another level. On the iPhone or iPad, Retrocade is a formidable emulator of a number of classic arcade games like Asteroids, Galaga, Centipede, and more. Each game has its own custom frame and controls honoring the original arcade look. It's neat! HOWEVER, if you happen to have access to an Apple Vision Pro, Retrocade will drop you into a fully immersive 1980s arcade, where you can walk up to any of the full arcade cabinets for each of the games and play them just as you would in real life. Check out this YouTube short for a preview of what it's like.

That's it for this week! May you find time to take an insanely deep breath in the outdoors.