The latest edition of Installer, No. 107, welcomes readers and provides a mix of updates and recommendations. The newsletter introduces content related to popular topics including Faker, advances in Chinese electric vehicles, and art thefts. It also features practical suggestions such as purchasing acoustic tiles, an app for night-light functionality, and the Pebble 2 Duo for home office setups.
The edition highlights various entertainment choices, including the anticipated season five of Stranger Things, the Alton Brown Cooks Food series on YouTube, and a remastered version of The Beatles Anthology. Upcoming films such as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and the new comic series Galactic are also mentioned. Additionally, it reports on Amazon’s advancements in satellite internet through the Amazon Leo Ultra initiative.
In terms of technology, Installer shares insights about Claude Opus 4.5, a notable language model, and encourages readers to share recommendations about what they are engaging with in gaming, reading, and other hobbies. The newsletter concludes with a discussion on gift-giving, particularly emphasizing subscription services as a timely investment during holiday sales, which are prevalent during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period.
Readers are invited to contribute their own suggestions for upcoming editions, ensuring a community-driven approach. The newsletter aims to further connect with its audience by encouraging engagement on various platforms, enhancing the collective sharing of interests and recommendations.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/830153/the-2025-installer-gift-guide