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Welcome to Installer No. 49: Your Guide to the Best in Tech and Pop Culture

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 49, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. If you’re new here, welcome! We hope you enjoy podcasts, and you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.

This Week's Highlights

This week, I’ve been exploring exciting topics like upstart baseball teams, canceled comics, and even delving into the world of Francis Ford Coppola.

• Watching: Logan Lucky
• Binging: Teo Crawford’s camera videos
• Listening: The Mess Around
• Rewatching: New Girl for the millionth time
• Planning: A trip to the Nintendo Museum this fall
• Exploring: Capacities after it was recommended by Casey Newton

New Podcast Recommendations

In the spirit of this unexpectedly podcast-filled week, I have a question for you: who’s your favorite lesser-known creator? We all know and love Veritasium and MKBHD, but I want to hear about all the creators who deserve just as much shine. Whether they’re on YouTube, podcasting, or Instagram, let me know your favorites that most of us might not know yet!

Featured Podcasts This Week

• The iPhone Photography Awards Winners - Featuring amazing photos captured with an iPhone 11, showcasing the incredible talent amidst a tech-driven era.
• The Hollywood Hack - A deep dive into the ramifications of the Sony hack from 10 years ago and its lasting effects on the entertainment industry.
• Blink Twice - Channing Tatum stars as a tech billionaire in a murder-thriller, reminiscent of Glass Onion.
• Apple Podcasts for Web - A user-friendly web app from Apple that enhances the podcast experience beyond devices.
• OceanXplorers - A Nat Geo show combining stunning ocean footage with high-tech maritime exploration.
• Flip Video Was Successful! - Explore the fascinating journey of the Flip camera and the twists and turns in its history.
• The Wirecutter Show - Insider tips and expert testing insights for savvy shoppers.
• Why Everything is a Monopoly… Again - A comprehensive overview of the current state of monopolies in various industries.

Technology Spotlight: The Ring Battery Doorbell

The new Ring Battery Doorbell boasts features like longer battery life, easier installation, and enhanced video quality—ensuring you stay connected at all times.

User Recommendations

Here are some suggestions from the Installer community! If you have recommendations, send them over!

• Dola - A productivity tool for reminders and task tracking, available for free.
• The Serpent Queen - A Starz show filled with court intrigue and drama.
• SAOViVO - A free app to create live feeds from YouTube channels.
• Graindead - A unique YouTube channel exploring film cameras with a hilarious twist.

Signing Off

As fantasy football season approaches, I find myself preparing for a flurry of NFL player statistics and predictions. If you know of great sources for tracking fantasy performances, do share. Despite all my efforts, I often find myself just scraping by in the rankings!

Next year, maybe we should start an Installer fantasy league? Let me know what you think—I'd love to hear your thoughts!

See you next week!