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David Pierce

The AR and VR headsets you’ll actually wear

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 54, 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 AI slop and sports betting and Jony Ive, clearing my schedule for the new season of The Great British Bake Off, watching Sicario and Pirates of the Caribbean and A Quiet Place: Day One on...

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AI that gets it done in 60 seconds or less — lifetime access on sale for $40

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1minAI for $39.99 and speed up your creative process with AI-powered tools — no subscriptions, just pure productivity.

If you've ever stared at a blank screen, hoping for creative inspiration to strike, 1minAI might just be your new best friend. This AI-powered tool is built to tackle creative tasks like writing, image creation, video edits, and more — all in a minute or less. For a limited time, a lifetime subscription to 1minAI is on sale for $39.99.

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Get a refurbished MacBook Pro for just $380 and power up your productivity

TL;DR: Score a refurbished 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) on sale for just $379.99 and enjoy premium Apple performance without the premium price.

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Say hello to privacy with a second phone number from Hushed for just $20

TL;DR: Get a second phone number to keep your personal number private with a lifetime subscription to Hushed for just $19.99 with promo code SAVENOW through September 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Last chance to get two 4K drones for 53% off

TL;DR: Get the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drone bundle for $139.99 until 11:59 p.m. PT on September 29 and capture incredible 4K aerial shots on your next adventure.

Getting those amazing aerial shots used to mean renting gear or investing in pricey equipment — but this bundle brings pro-level video recording for a reasonable price. The Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drones make it easy to capture stunning 4K footage from the skies, giving you a bird’s-eye view...

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Ethically hack your way to cybersecurity expertise with this massive $40 bundle

TL;DR: Last chance to pay just $39.97 to get lifetime access to this ethical hacking online learning bundle and become an ethical hacking connoisseur with 11 in-depth courses. Sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on September 29.

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'Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape' review: A loving homage to an internet oddity

Underground web personality Kati Kelli died in 2019, leaving behind six years of her bizarre, avant-garde YouTube series Girl Internet Show. Lovingly curated by filmmakers Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow) and Jordan Wippell (Kelli's widower), the loosely connected program is refashioned in cinematic form, albeit with minimum interference, in Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape.

The film is, as the title suggests, a playlist of various sketch videos run back to back, followed by...

Fast Company

Tiernan Ray

The metaverse never happened, but Mark Zuckerberg’s got some funky glasses

An expensive demo, an unfulfilled Metaverse—Meta has become the Queen of Vaporware.

This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

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Whip Up A Cake And I'll Reveal Which "Twilight" Character Is Your Destined Soulmate

Let's see if you're more of a sweet Edward or crunchy Jacob... ????

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R Douglas Fields

The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.

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David French

Iran Is Losing. That May Matter More Than Israel’s Mistakes.

Military success rarely brings true peace, but it can preserve societies.

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Kelly McMasters

Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year

It’s not as maudlin as it might seem. If you take a few minutes to try it, you might find the same.

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Ashley Etienne

To Beat Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Needs to Answer One Question

She has prosecuted the case against Donald Trump and clarified some policy views, but not her why. That’s what voters want to know.

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Marisa Meltzer

Book Review: ‘Be Ready When the Luck Happens,’ by Ina Garten

In “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” the TV cooking icon asks, “How easy is that?” The answer? Not very.

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Kim Severson

Ina Garten Figured Out How to Let Go of the Shame

A memoir? How easy is that.

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Peter S. Goodman

Beneath the Potential Strike at U.S. Ports: Tensions Over Innovation

Port operators have long embraced automation, while dockworkers view it as a threat to their livelihoods.

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Jack Ewing

Why Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, Is Struggling

The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers.

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Alan Blinder

They Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.

Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets but alienating students who feel misled.

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Dave Itzkoff

‘S.N.L.’ Picks Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan to Play Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

The casting ended months of speculation after President Biden, played on Saturday by Dana Carvey, withdrew from the race. James Austin Johnson continued as Donald Trump.

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Dave Itzkoff

‘S.N.L.’ Recap: Maya Rudolph Returns to Play Kamala Harris

The 50th season began with several surprise guests and alumni — including Dana Carvey, Jim Gaffigan and Andy Samberg — playing figures in the 2024 election.

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