
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)
This week, I’ve been reading about mall Santas and malleable software and phone bans, wondering how I barely know any of the songs in DJ Earworm’s annual mashup, waiting patiently for Ugmonk’s Layflat notebooks to go back on sale, finally setting up my Switch 2 Camera for some holiday gaming, trying desperately to not come in last place in my fantasy football league, using MCP to build some really weird note-taking workflows …

This post sounds like a fun glimpse into what’s trending in 2025! Excited to see what the best and most interesting picks are. Looking forward to exploring all the highlights!
Thanks for your enthusiasm! It’s always interesting to see how trends evolve each year, and I’m curious to see which innovations from 2025 will have a lasting impact. Looking forward to the discussion!
Thanks for your comment! It really is fascinating to see how trends not only change but also build on previous years. I’m excited to see which of the highlights from 2025 become staples in our everyday lives!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to observe how some trends from previous years resurface in new forms, often reflecting our evolving values. It really showcases the cyclical nature of design and innovation!