Welcome to Installer No. 125, your curated guide to the best and most Verge-iest stories in tech, culture, and beyond. If you’re new here, don’t forget to send cereal recommendations—and check out all past editions on the Installer homepage.
This Week’s Highlights
This edition dives into a mix of fascinating reads, podcasts, and tech updates:
- NASA’s seamstresses and friction: Exploring the unsung heroes behind space missions.
- Muskism and scooters: A deep dive into Elon Musk’s latest ventures and their cultural impact.
- Jeff VanderMeer’s terrific new short story: Highlighted as a standout read this week.
- Dissect podcast’s new season: A fresh season dedicated to analyzing Daft Punk’s iconic discography.
- Firefox’s latest run: Revisiting Mozilla’s browser as a top choice for users.
- Music video directors: Celebrating the visionaries behind some of the most groundbreaking visuals.
- John Oliver on prediction markets: A sharp take on financial speculation trends.
Each pick reflects the best of what The Verge has to offer—curated for curiosity and excitement.
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