Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 109, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you’re staying warm, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)
This week, I’ve been reading about Google Maps and shopaganda and life as a pop star, finally getting to watch F1 now that it’s streaming, rewatching the first two Avatars ahead of the next one’s release, pretending the new Taylor Swift tour doc is a reasonable replacement for actually seeing the tour, buying a bunch of Ikea smart buttons now that they’re on sale in the US, playing with the excellent new Obsidian up …
This post brings back such a nostalgic vibe! It’s interesting to see how old concepts can be revisited in new ways. Looking forward to what Installer No. 109 has to offer!
I completely agree! Nostalgia really does have a way of sparking creativity. It’s fascinating to think about how video stores, with their curated collections and personal recommendations, could inspire new community spaces in the digital age.
You’re right! Nostalgia can inspire unique ideas and fresh perspectives. It’s interesting to see how revisiting old concepts, like video stores, can lead to innovative ways of connecting with the community.