The Verge shares weekly picks of apps, gadgets, and AI tools in Installer 136

In short: The Verge published Installer No. 136, a weekly roundup of recommended apps, gadgets, and tools, including a new AI gadget and app updates.

What happened

The Verge editor David Pierce published a new edition of the site’s weekly newsletter, Installer. The installment is labeled No. 136 and it is positioned as a guide to “the best” apps, gadgets, and other tools for readers.

In the introduction, Pierce shares what he has been doing and reading lately, including work on the next season of the podcast Version History. He also points readers to stories and topics like “data center heists” and the history of the first chatbot (a very early computer program that could hold a simple text conversation, like a scripted customer service chat).

Pierce says this week’s edition includes several recommendations, such as “a silly new AI gadget,” “a great update to a great notes app,” a new app for organizing photos, and other picks. Parts of the roundup appear to be behind a Verge subscription prompt.

Why it matters

Roundups like Installer can be useful for people who feel overwhelmed by new apps and AI products. It is similar to getting a trusted friend’s short list of what is worth trying, instead of sorting through hundreds of options alone.

Source: The Verge AI