The Verge’s Installer No. 136 highlights reader tech setups and cultural picks
Readers share workflows for email migration, note-taking apps, and voice dictation rings, alongside cultural picks including Christopher Nolan’s IMAX techniques and the Ghost in the Shell anime.
The Verge has published Installer No. 136, the latest edition of its weekly newsletter curated by editor David Pierce. This week’s edition replaces the standard 'Screen Share' segment, a structural change implemented to manage content volume and address reader feedback that previous issues were becoming too extensive. The newsletter continues to serve as a curated guide to technology, gadgets, and cultural content submitted by the publication’s community.
A significant portion of the edition focuses on digital workflows, specifically how readers manage newsletters and note-taking. Reader Olaf recommended migrating from Gmail to Cirrux, a European email service, to reduce reliance on major technology companies while maintaining sync capabilities. Another reader, Andrew, highlighted the Gravity notes app, praising its ability to snap notes to the top of the page to maintain relevance as new entries are added.
Hardware recommendations included the Pebble Index 01 ring, ordered by reader Anna to facilitate voice dictation without the friction of unlocking and opening applications on a smartphone. The newsletter also featured Hypertexting, an app described by reader Chris as an open social network that treats RSS feeds and personal blogs as interconnected content streams.
Cultural recommendations spanned literature, anime, and film technology. Reader Matt endorsed the book Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu, which explores the reactions of a small town to a false missile alert. The anime Ghost in the Shell was highlighted for its visual quality and dense lore, while the newsletter included discussions on IMAX projection technology and director Christopher Nolan’s approach to film formats.
Additional reader submissions covered a range of interests, including the web serial The Interface Series, which was originally posted as comments on Reddit threads. The edition also touched on gaming experiences with Mario Kart World and the Flipper Busy Bar, reinforcing the newsletter’s broad scope in covering both professional tools and leisure activities.
