The surprise must-see movie of the summerhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/980428/end-oak-street-pixel-11-lanterns-installerHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 140, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, don't forget to hydrate, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)
This week, I've been reading about Will Ferrell and Fabrizio Romano and Heather Cox Richardson, scrolling and scrolling through Ordinary Abundance, watching Avatar Aang (wh...
Aug 15, 2026 2:30 AM
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 15, 2026https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-15-2026Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Aug 15, 2026 2:00 AM
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty. What happens to his other trial?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3763gy2ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court.
Aug 14, 2026 9:12 PM
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine monthshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/american-missionary-kevin-rideout-niger-released-kidnappingKevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officialsAn American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said.Serving in Mission International said Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials” and would soon be reunited with his extended family. Continue reading...
Aug 14, 2026 2:55 PM
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptionshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg6x3n5erpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssAfter the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
Aug 14, 2026 7:45 AM
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it workshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/flock-says-its-new-tool-will-help-identify-police-abuse-but-hasnt-explained-how-it-works/The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Aug 13, 2026 10:02 PM
Becky G reflects on advocacy in new music, rise to famehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/becky-g-new-music-album-rise-to-fame/Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
Aug 13, 2026 4:11 PM
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abusehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrv1rjwgl9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssUS police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
Aug 13, 2026 1:02 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e88e026d4c1ca54ef1c892f202b9&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e87ad48e4fe2a2df52eea8641a17&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d3957896462a9b830983b3668555&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85c9372d8f4cb7baa35f39d1ee4485&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e94498e340e386448aa517e5d5de&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d141828e4d68a883f17a950c97c0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85dbcd1c8b4199b043e0ab2fb268c0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85dea52bdf42b792f05a4428810323&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e4439313439ba426eb35e4ce8747&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam."
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d4498e564ca189f92d3dadb92910&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85cf15080343e5b6620336726b8250&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM
Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reasonhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d5bfd3bc4f5ab4f568741c881955&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fnews%2ftechnology%2finstagram-has-a-new-logo-for-some-reason%2far-AA2a4mB7&c=6096945795874565606&mkt=en-usSome users are already joking that the new logo reads "Instagzam." ...
Aug 13, 2026 12:11 PM