Summer blockbuster season is here
Summer blockbuster season is here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 84, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Mubi and Around […]
Vestaboard’s Note is a smaller, cheaper version of its hypnotic split-flap display
Vestaboard's Note is a smaller, cheaper version of its hypnotic split-flap display Vestaboard’s Note is a smaller, cheaper version of its hypnotic split-flap display The Vestaboard Note uses 45 split-flap modules compared to the larger version that has 132. | Image: Vestaboard The original Vestaboard revived and modernized the split-flap mechanical displays that were once […]
Sony made its shooting grip better for creators working without a crew
Sony made its shooting grip better for creators working without a crew The GP-VPT3 is $20 more expensive than its predecessor, but also more functional. | Image: Sony Sony announced a new version of its multi-function shooting grip and compact tripod that puts its wireless controls on a removable remote. Previous versions featured controls that […]
What in the world are Jony Ive and Sam Altman building?
What in the world are Jony Ive and Sam Altman building? The mystery is the point, but it’s also indicative of where AI hardware is. The last 48 hours have been a wild rollercoaster ride for AI hardware. On Tuesday, Google ended its I/O keynote – a roughly two-hour event with copious references to AI […]
Rode’s tiny wireless mic can now connect directly to your iPhone without a dongle
Rode's tiny wireless mic can now connect directly to your iPhone without a dongle Rode’s tiny wireless mic can now connect directly to your iPhone without a dongle You don’t need to use the Rode Wireless Micro’s wireless receiver any more, if you’re ok with the limitations of Bluetooth. | Image: Rode Rode has announced […]
Dyson’s new superskinny stick vac is as thin as its hair dryer
Dyson's new superskinny stick vac is as thin as its hair dryer Dyson’s new superskinny stick vac is as thin as its hair dryer Dyson’s new skinny PencilVac looks like a broom. | Image: Dyson Dyson has announced what it’s claiming is the “world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner.” At first glance, its new PencilVac looks like […]
Jony Ive says Rabbit and Humane made bad products
Jony Ive says Rabbit and Humane made bad products While announcing a reportedly $6.5 billion team-up on AI hardware between his startup, io, and OpenAI, Jony Ive spoke to Bloomberg and commented on last year’s attempts at making AI hardware happen, the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin: There have been public failures as well, […]
The most powerful laser in the US recently produced 2 quadrillion watts of power
The most powerful laser in the US recently produced 2 quadrillion watts of power ZEUS is now the most powerful laser in the US, and will be getting even more powerful later this year. | Photo: Marcin Szczepanski /Michigan Engineering The University of Michigan has announced that its Zettawatt-Equivalent Ultrashort pulse laser System (ZEUS) produced […]
Walmart quietly released a new 4K Google TV box with Dolby Vision
Walmart quietly released a new 4K Google TV box with Dolby Vision Walmart’s new Onn 4K Plus includes a remote with voice capabilities but without backlighting or the ability to locate it when it goes missing. | Image: Walmart Walmart has released a new version of its 4K Google TV box that could be an […]
Elgato is letting you stick a Stream Deck on anything
Elgato is letting you stick a Stream Deck on anything The Streeam Deck Modules can be easily added to customized mounts and other projects. Elgato announced a new “Stream Deck Everywhere” strategy at Computex, which includes a software-based virtual Stream Deck for PCs, an ethernet dock accessory, unbranded Stream Deck modules that can bring its […]