Month: December 2023

The ultimate app for reading the internet

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 18, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, hello, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)  This week, I’ve been combing this list for new board games to…

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Here’s how Apple could be selling the Vision Pro in stores

We’re still not sure when the Apple Vision Pro is going to go on sale, but when it does start appearing in Apple Stores, it looks like it’s going to come with its own dedicated display stand that shows off the mixed reality headset from all angles. That’s according to…

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The Best Apps for Your Foldable Phone

Your folding phone opens up your screen space—and the possibilities. Make the most of all those extra pixels with these apps. Source

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US Congress pushes warrantless wiretapping decision off until April next year

Congress has extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a few more months to April 2024. According to The New York Times, the program was included in the $886 billion National Defence Authorization Act, which passed the House by a vote of 310 to 118, with…

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Opal’s tiny, laptop-friendly Tadpole webcam is already 20 percent off

Unlike Opal’s first webcam, the C1, the Tadpole provides a smooth experience right out of the gates. Opal’s second effort features an adjustable clip that fits most laptop displays, along with a half-inch, 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor, an f/1.8 lens, and the ability to capture video up to 4K. It’s…

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Apple makes it easier for app makers to compete for your dollars

Apple announced a pilot program called “contingent pricing for subscriptions” yesterday that will let App Store developers automatically offer discounted subscriptions for users of other apps. Developers, the company says, will be able to base this on subscriptions “from one developer or two different developers,” which lets them not only…

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