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\”Hello, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 61, your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the world of tech and culture. If you’re new here, welcome aboard! Happy Hallmark season! You can catch up on all previous editions on the Installer homepage.
I missed you all last week – thank you to everyone who reached out to say you missed Installer too! It warms my heart, even though I feel a bit guilty for not being here. Let’s dive back in. This week, I’ve been diving into articles about venom, deadly car races, and hockey phenoms. I finally gave in and bought the new Mac Mini, set it up, and have been enjoying The Day of the Jackal and Wolfs. I’m also reading Dark Matter and Say Nothing before watching the shows, exploring Google’s Gemini app, trying to revive my note-taking habit with MyMind, and listening to the Halt and Catch Fire soundtrack on repeat.
I have some exciting finds for you this week, including a new music-making gadget, intriguing documentaries, a massive Alexa device, the next big thing in Dune, and more. And I have a question for you: what’s on your holiday gift list this year? I’m putting together a special gift guide for next week and would love your input!
As always, your ideas and recommendations are what make Installer great. What are you currently enjoying? What should everyone else be checking out this week? Share everything with me at [email protected]. And if you know someone who would enjoy Installer, encourage them to subscribe here.
The Drop
Surveilled: Read Ronan Farrow’s latest article in The New Yorker about tech surveillance by the US government, then watch a new documentary on the same topic.
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy: An eye-opening documentary about consumer manipulation tactics.
Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY: A powerful portable music maker that’s perfect for musicians.
Dune: Prophecy: A prequel to the Dune series that’s dramatic and captivating.
Year of the Ring: A deep dive into the world of Lord of the Rings by Polygon.
Queue: A minimalist iPhone podcast app that simplifies your listening experience.
Tokyo Override: A stylishly animated story that delves into important societal issues.
The Amazon Echo Show 21: A massive smart display that serves as the hub of your smart home.
One Billion Users: A fun card game about starting a social network.
The JVC HA-NP1T “Nearphones”: Affordable open-ear headphones that offer a unique listening experience.
IMG_0001: A collection of intimate and mundane videos uploaded from iPhones years ago.
Screen Share
Tech reporter Rich DeMuro shares his current homescreen setup, featuring his favorite gadgets and apps. He carries multiple phones for reference and relies on apps like YouTube Music, Notion, Apple News, and Microsoft To Do for daily tasks. Rich’s homescreen wallpaper is from the app Backdrops, and he keeps his homescreen simple with essential apps for productivity and entertainment.
That’s all for this week! Stay tuned for more exciting content in the next edition of Installer. Remember, your feedback and recommendations are invaluable. Share your thoughts and ideas with me, and let’s keep the conversation going. Until next time!\”