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The fanciest game console you can buy
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Apple’s new AirPods, two new tech podcasts, the Goldeneye music, and more.
An all-in-one app for the internet
Plus, in this week’s Installer: the best new PS5 game in a while, a great new line of bags, the latest GoPro, and much more.
The best smartphone photos of the year
Plus, in this week’s Installer: A bunch of great new tech podcasts, Ring’s new doorbell, and a tech thriller in theaters.
The app for taking better photos — with no AI
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Google’s new gadgets, a look inside Blue Origin, a great new podcast app, and much more.
Two new must-have Android apps
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new space-biz doc on HBO, EA Sports College Football is back, and the silliest Apple Watch accessory ever.
A supercheap Android phone with looks to spare
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Samsung’s first smart ring, Diggnation’s reunion show, a new Apple TV sci-fi show, and much more.
The portable speakers you need this summer
Plus, in this week’s Installer: an AI app for reading anything, The Bear is back, an easy way to make websites, and much more.
The new and improved Windows PCs are finally here
Plus: the excellent new Elden Ring DLC, a great calendar app for Windows, an AI history podcast, and much more.
The super simple gadget trying to replace your phone
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a music history doc you’ll love, the surprisingly great new Yahoo News app, Apple’s new Passwords app, and much more.
An AI PC you’ll want to tinker with
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a hit movie about a hit man, an FBI tech caper, an app for managing media, and much more.
A better way to take video on your phone
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a Fitbit for kids, a MoviePass documentary, a better AirTag for your wallet, and much more.
The new iPad Pro looks like a winner
Plus, in this week’s Installer: an unusual new game you have to try, a smart home hub, a streaming box, and a new Twitter doc.
Best video game TV show ever?
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new drone from DJI, a device tracker for Android, color e-readers, and much more.
An AI voice notes app that really works
Plus, in this week’s Installer: A Gentleman in Moscow, Steve Martin’s documentary, a Spider-Verse short, a new AI browser, and much more.
The biggest new battle royale is ready for your phone
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a peek at the Humane AI Pin, new Stardew Valley, 3 Body Problem, and much more.
A better way to find stuff to watch
Plus, in this week’s Installer: how the Apple Car failed, a great Cold War doc, an AI texting app, and much more.
The perfect music streaming app does not exist
Plus, in this week’s Installer: the new Nothing Phone, Rivian’s upcoming crossover, the M3 MacBook Air, and much more.
The very best food stuff on the internet
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Dune is back, a new tech book, Teenage Engineering, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
The ultra-complex card game that will take over your weekend
Plus, in this week’s Installer: the internet’s favorite camera, a new Twitter book, a better hub for your smart home, and much more.
The hottest new(ish) thing in social networks
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Google Gemini, a weather app upgrade, a calendar hack, and much more.
A star creator’s go-to travel gear
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new WWII epic, the hottest game on the web, comfort TV shows, and much more.
A new spin on a powerful calendar app
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Samsung’s new S24 is here, AI for your email, a new Prince of Persia game, and much more.
A better all-in-one AI app is finally here
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new keyboard for your iPhone, a crypto crime doc, a deep Cybertruck dive, and much more.
The apps, movies, games, and everything else we loved in 2023
For the final Installer of the year, we rounded up our favorite stuff — and yours — of the year gone by.
The ultimate app for reading the internet
Plus, in this week’s Installer: GTA on Netflix, NPR, journaling apps, and much more.
Google finally gives ChatGPT some competition
Plus, in this week’s Installer: iMessage for Android, AI images, Lego Fortnite, and much more
A better way to YouTube
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Tesla’s Cybertruck, Spotify Wrapped, the apps of the year, Wordle, and more.
The best apps and tools for managing your money online
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new Steam Deck, the Humane AI Pin, music podcasts, Elon Musk, and way too many writing apps.