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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 57, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Kindle Season to all who celebrate, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)
This week, I’ve been reading about sports betting and designer proteins and the Ford Bronco, listening to Bon Iver’s new Sable and Brian Eno’s old Music for Airports on repeat, watching Archer and...
Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.
"The 30 mins I allow myself to read books before going to sleep each night are the best 4 hours of the day." —@CaffeinatedLiha
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And some reviewers even call them the best purchases of the decade...or the best thing they've *ever* bought...now those are some glowing reviews.
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I love chocolate cake!
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You don't know the meaning of cozy until you're eating homemade mini pumpkin waffles and wearing your self-heating foot masks while you work on your "spooky cute" coloring book.
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Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.
We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.
We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...
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Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez advanced to Q3 on Saturday but left the session disappointed at the end result
AUSTIN — Saturday’s qualifying session at the United States Grand Prix was a tale of “what could have been” for Sergio Pérez.
The Red Bull driver advanced into Q3 and was sitting eighth after the first set of push laps, but his time was subsequently deleted due to exceeding track limits. Pérez then attempted a second push lap, but that...
TL;DR: Live stream Houston Texans vs. Green Bay Packers for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
With Week 7 of the NFL 2024 season now in play, the Houston Texans are set to visit the Green Bay Packers for a Sunday Football showdown. And while football fans would agree that every game is must-watch, this clash is even more must-watch — if that's even possible — with both the Texans and Packers in good form right now.
The Texans are...
TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
We're already at Week 7 of the NFL 2024 season and there are major stories emerging from the gridiron. As if you need another reason to settle down with some Sunday Football.
Last week the Eagles (3-2) scored a much-needed win thanks to the return of dynamic receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, who are both back from injury. But the...
TL;DR: Live stream Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Not every team has had a good start to the NFL 2024 season. Both the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) and Los Angeles Rams (1-4) have lost more games than they've won and have struggled to make their mark so far.
Now the one-time local rivals meet with a chance to swing the momentum back their way. But the teams will need show serious improvement....
TL;DR: Enhance your workspace with the versatile 8-in-1 Laptop and Tablet Docking Stand for just $49.97 (reg. $69.99) — connect, charge, and work more efficiently.
No matter your position, you could probably stand to up your productivity game. One way to do that is to streamline your workspace. The 8-in-1 Laptop and Tablet Docking Stand is an excellent option. At just $49.97 (reg. $69.99) through Oct. 27, this versatile stand goes beyond what traditional stands can offer.
Designed to help...
TL;DR: Coding collabs are easier with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022, now $29.97 (reg. $499).
When you're working with other developers, it's easy to get lost in the code. Without proper tools, it's hard to track who wrote which portion or whether something has been properly checked and debugged. The good news is there are tools that can actually help with all of that and simplify your work as an individual developer. The better news is Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 is also on sale for...
TL;DR: Enjoy seamless wireless audio anywhere with the Mymanu Link Bluetooth transmitter and receiver —perfect for flights, workouts, road trips, and more — for just $29.97 (reg. $49).
Opens in a new window ...TL;DR: Get the kids away from YouTube and let them explore with this portable LCD microscope, on sale for just $69.97 (reg. $100) through October 27.
If you're tired of trying to get the kids off those screens, offering a beneficial screen alternative could help. Step into a world of discovery with the Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope, a tool designed to inspire curiosity and bring the hidden wonders of nature to life. It's on sale for just $69.97 (reg. $100) through October 27 and...
At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.
If any aspect of your wedding is Donald Trump-themed, I'm side-eyeing you.
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Discover your inner ogre!
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Be the Meryl Streep of your own life, get the statement-making walnut bath caddy.
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These problems snuck up on you, so I'll first say, "Sorry," and then, "Let's solve them."
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