Summer blockbuster season is here
3 minute readPublished: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm
The Verge's Installer #84: Summer Blockbusters, Mobile Games, and Tech Recommendations
The latest edition of The Verge's "Installer" newsletter, Installer #84, is packed with recommendations for the best tech, entertainment, and more. This week's edition features a mix of new releases and personal favorites, offering readers a curated look at what's worth checking out.
Gaming enthusiasts can rejoice with the return of *Fortnite* on iOS, now available with Zero Build mode. Also highlighted is the mobile app *Puzzmo*, and the deck-building game *Monster Train 2*.
Movie buffs are encouraged to see *Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning* in theaters ASAP.
For TV fans, the newsletter teases the upcoming season of *Rick and Morty*.
Tech recommendations include the Onn Google TV 4K Plus set-top box, NotebookLM for mobile, and the Virtual Stream Deck. The newsletter also features a look at Karen Hao's homescreen, showcasing her app choices and tech preferences, including the Brave browser for enhanced privacy.
The newsletter also highlights the latest features in Strava, and the upcoming book *Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altmans OpenAI* by Karen Hao.
Finally, the newsletter addresses the news that Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, and offers recommendations for alternative read-later apps, including Instapaper, Matter, and Readwise Reader.
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