The Verge recommends: iFixit repair kit, Nothing earbuds, and more tech picks
David Pierce's latest Installer newsletter features recommendations including the iFixit Megalodon Driver Kit, Nothing Earbuds 3A, Ugmonk Analog cards, and other tech and lifestyle products.
In this week's Installer newsletter, David Pierce of The Verge shares a curated list of tech and lifestyle recommendations. Among them is the iFixit Megalodon Driver Kit, a versatile set of bits and adapters for small home repairs. Pierce says it's not a full gadget repair kit but perfect for everyday fixes, and together with a Hoto screwdriver, it's his go-to toolkit.
He also recommends the Nothing Earbuds 3A, wireless earbuds that offer good sound for $99 and feature a new Audio Snapshot function, which records a snippet of whatever you're listening to and syncs it to your phone. This is particularly useful for saving podcast moments.
Other picks include the Ugmonk Analog Card Variety Pack for pen-and-paper productivity, GPT-Live for improved voice interaction with AI, and Apple USB-C Earpods, which Pierce calls a great backup headphone option. Blooms by Play-Doh is aimed at adults looking for creative fun.
From media, Pierce highlights "The Man Will Burn," a documentary series that explains Burning Man's impact on tech and culture, and the Knockoff browser extension that helps identify counterfeit brands on Amazon.
A special section features Ian Bogost's new book "The Small Stuff," which argues for reconnecting with the physical world. Bogost shared his Homebridge setup, a smart home server that integrates various devices into Apple Home.
In the "Crowdsourced" section, readers contributed recommendations including the novel "Neuromancer," the puzzle game "4 x 3," a Brother printer that works without hassle, and the new "The Ghost in the Shell" anime on Amazon Prime.
