Tech Bro Satire Show Debuts
▼ Summary
– This is issue 123 of *Installer*, a newsletter from The Verge that curates interesting tech and culture content.
– The author has been reading articles about Sam Altman, Satoshi Nakamoto, chess drama, and Iranian social media operations.
– They have been purchasing parts to modify an old iPod and using a new tool called DualShot Recorder for making videos.
– Other activities include watching the now-streaming film *Crime 101* and setting up a Stream Deck Mini to control office lighting.
– The author also recommends revisiting the *17776* series from SB Nation and links to a full story on The Verge.
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly guide, a curated look at the most interesting and essential stories and tools from across the digital landscape. For newcomers, this is your entry point to discovering what matters now, from the latest space imagery to deep cultural analysis. You can explore all our previous issues through the archive.
My focus this week has spanned several compelling narratives. I’ve been engrossed by major profiles examining the influence of Sam Altman and the ongoing mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto. Beyond tech leadership, my reading has covered intense chess drama and the surprising world of state-backed Iranian shitposters.
On the practical side, I’ve been gathering components for a personal project to mod an old iPod, seeking to revive a classic piece of hardware. For content creation, the innovative DualShot Recorder has proven to be a clever tool for making polished videos. In entertainment, I finally watched the newly streaming film Crime 101, and I’ve been optimizing my workspace by using a Stream Deck Mini to seamlessly control all my office lights.
For a truly unique experience, I revisited the phenomenal speculative fiction of the 17776 series, an unforgettable piece of digital storytelling. This week’s mix of high-stakes reporting, hands-on tech projects, and cultural gems reflects the broad scope of what captures our attention right now.
(Source: The Verge)
