Two new tech documentaries you really need to seeTwo new tech documentaries you really need to seePlus, in this week’s Installer: Teenage Engineering did it again, a super-minimal podcast app, open-ear headphones, and much more.By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.Share this storyIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 61, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Hallmark season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I missed you all last week — thanks to everyone who told me you missed Installer, too! Warms my heart, and also makes me feel terrible for not being there, but mostly warms my heart. Let’s get back at it. This week, I’ve been reading about venom and deadly car races and hockey phenoms, setting up the new Mac Mini I finally caved and bought, watching The Day of the Jackal (which is spectacular) and Wolfs (which is fine), devouring the Dark Matter and Say Nothing books before I watch the shows, seeing if Google’s Gemini app can replace my search engine, trying to restart my notebooking habit with MyMind, and listening to the Halt and Catch Fire soundtrack on repeat.I also have for you a delightful new music-making gadget, a couple of interesting new documentaries, a humongous Alexa device, the next big thing in Dune, and much more.And I have a question: what’s on your gift list this year? Stuff you want, stuff you’re giving, it’s all fair game. I’m putting together an Installer-y gift guide for next week and would love your

Two new tech documentaries you really need to seeTwo new tech documentaries you really need to seePlus, in this week’s Installer: Teenage Engineering did it again, a super-minimal podcast app, open-ear headphones, and much more.By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.Share this storyIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 61, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Hallmark season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I missed you all last week — thanks to everyone who told me you missed Installer, too! Warms my heart, and also makes me feel terrible for not being there, but mostly warms my heart. Let’s get back at it. This week, I’ve been reading about venom and deadly car races and hockey phenoms, setting up the new Mac Mini I finally caved and bought, watching The Day of the Jackal (which is spectacular) and Wolfs (which is fine), devouring the Dark Matter and Say Nothing books before I watch the shows, seeing if Google’s Gemini app can replace my search engine, trying to restart my notebooking habit with MyMind, and listening to the Halt and Catch Fire soundtrack on repeat.I also have for you a delightful new music-making gadget, a couple of interesting new documentaries, a humongous Alexa device, the next big thing in Dune, and much more.And I have a question: what’s on your gift list this year? Stuff you want, stuff you’re giving, it’s all fair game. I’m putting together an Installer-y gift guide for next week and would love your