“The phenomenon of perceived slowdowns is so widespread that many believe tech companies intentionally cripple smartphones and computers to ensure that people buy new ones every few years. Conspiracy theorists call it planned obsolescence. That’s a myth.” (Well, it’s sort of a myth.) From the NYT’s Brian Chen: A New Phone Comes Out. Yours Slows Down. A Conspiracy? No. (Well, no, but a little yes…)

+ Reminder: We’ve got hot new NextDraft T-shirts for only $14.

+ “The crew did not sufficiently check the departure time and performed the departure operation.” A Japanese rail company has issued a public apology because a train left a station 20 seconds early. (Premature Acceleration?)

+ Steve Mnuchin and Louise Linton and the infamous money shots. (Another reason to always wash your hands after handling cash…)