Technology

[ad_1] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 18, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, hello, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)  This week, I’ve been combing this list for new board games …

[ad_1] Space tourism company Blue Origin has set its sights on a New Shepard launch window that starts tomorrow at 9:30AM ET, its first attempt since the rocket booster failed during its September 2022 launch. The company says its New Shepard rocket will launch from its Launch Site One in …

[ad_1] It’s a savvy shopper’s favorite time of year: Discounts and deals as far as the eye can see. You’re probably like me — I don’t like paying full price. But is handing over your email address, phone number or even more worth it for a coupon code? Like most …

[ad_1] Peloton is opening up its app to third-party treadmills for running, walking, or Tread Bootcamp classes. Pelo Buddy spotted a new support page on Peloton’s site announcing that the app can now record and display metrics on any treadmill that uses Bluetooth FTMS. The offer is only open to …

[ad_1] The holiday season is a time of joy and generosity, but also a time of increased risk for your credit and bank cards.  Whether you’re buying gifts online or in person, you need to be vigilant about protecting your cards from hackers and fraudsters who want to ruin your …

[ad_1] Apple rules the iPhone’s App Store with an iron fist — sideloading outside it is not allowed. Google lets anyone install any app on an Android phone. But guess which one of these two companies has an illegal monopoly, according to the courts? As you probably already know, Google is …

[ad_1] Apple announced a pilot program called “contingent pricing for subscriptions” yesterday that will let App Store developers automatically offer discounted subscriptions for users of other apps. Developers, the company says, will be able to base this on subscriptions “from one developer or two different developers,” which lets them not …

[ad_1] Congress has extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a few more months to April 2024. According to The New York Times, the program was included in the $886 billion National Defence Authorization Act, which passed the House by a vote of 310 to 118, …

[ad_1] Have you ever struggled to see something in the dark, or to read a small print or to recognize a familiar face?  If you have, you are not alone. Many people face these challenges every day, and they can affect their quality of life and independence.  But what if …

[ad_1] Unlike Opal’s first webcam, the C1, the Tadpole provides a smooth experience right out of the gates. Opal’s second effort features an adjustable clip that fits most laptop displays, along with a half-inch, 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor, an f/1.8 lens, and the ability to capture video up to 4K. …