Apple’s racing movie is finally here
Apple's racing movie is finally here Apple’s racing movie is finally here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy heat dome, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been […]
YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews
YouTube search gets its own version of Google's AI Overviews YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews Google is bringing an AI Overviews-like feature to another product: YouTube. The video streaming platform may now show an “AI-powered search results carousel” when some YouTube Premium members in the US make searches related to […]
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day Streaming sticks can breathe new life into an older TV, and help you get even more out of a modern one. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is one most affordable around, with a snappy interface, access to a plethora of streaming apps, […]
Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone
Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone The idea behind Trump Mobile is relatively straightforward. It’s easy to launch a mobile carrier these days, and it can be extremely lucrative – just ask Ryan Reynolds! You should know, though, that Trump Mobile is a pretty bad deal. And the network’s supposed flagship phone? We’re willing to […]
Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI
Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI Max — soon to be called HBO Max again — is rolling out an update that automatically plays video previews when you hover over shows and movies. The video previews are launching to users in the US now, but Max is still working on an “AI-assisted” […]
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot? Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 87, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy It’s Officially Too Hot Now Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading […]
Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain success story). Microsoft is starting to show off its plan for the future of Xbox. And everywhere you look, there are reasons to think we’re headed toward a very different kind of gaming device. Maybe it’ll be […]
Google’s excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father’s Day
Google's excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father's Day Google’s excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father’s Day I love finding deals on devices that pull double duty, as it feels like it’s stretching my dollar even further. That’s why Google’s discounted TV Streamer (4K) […]
Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi
Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi Tubi‘s next move to expand its streaming catalog sounds like a win for the indie movie set. Today, Tubi (which is owned by Fox) announced that it is partnering with Kickstarter to distribute a number of films funded on the crowdfunding platform. Beginning this fall, more than 20 movies […]
Spotify brings playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks to United flights
Spotify brings playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks to United flights United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with audiobooks and video podcasts, courtesy of Spotify. The partnership with Spotify provides passengers with free access to more than 450 hours of curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts, including Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, […]