Latest Trends: ChatGPT's New Search Feature & Tech Updates

Welcome to Installer No. 59

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 59, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome! We’re so psyched you found us. You can read all the previous editions at the Installer homepage.)

This Week's Highlights

This week, I’ve been diving into the world of tech, gaming, and entertainment. Here’s what caught my attention:

Reading about HotWired and DRAM.
Watching The Diplomat.
Jamming to Dua Lipa’s Tiny Desk concert.
Testing my bandwidth caps while downloading Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Listening to the six-hour Acquired Meta episode.

I also have some interesting new AI search products, new Apple gear, and a couple of documentaries to recommend this weekend, as well as a calendar app for Windows!

AI Search Innovations

In the tech sphere, there have been notable advancements:

ChatGPT Search: While not branded as SearchGPT, it integrates live web search into OpenAI’s chatbot, making it user-friendly and familiar to those who have used similar platforms.
Ask Maps: Utilizing Google’s Gemini, this feature helps users discover activities and places without sorting through countless reviews.

New Apple Releases

Apple has also unveiled some exciting products:

The New Mac Mini: Touted as the most exciting computer released this year.
The Magic Keyboard: Features built-in Touch ID, eliminating the need for a Lightning cable.

Trending Entertainment

Entertainment remains vibrant:

Dragon Age: The Veilguard: Described as an engaging RPG with rich characters.
Endurance: A new series based on the thrilling story of Ernest Shackleton’s expedition.
Nintendo Music: A delightful new streaming app perfect for game nights.

Community Recommendations

Here’s what the Installer community has been into:

"The story about Arc sunsetting led me to Zen Browser. It feels like Arc but is built from Firefox.” – Tom

“I’ve been playing Rivals of Aether II, a new indie platform fighter. It’s so much fun!” – Anuj

“Redownloading Raindrop after Omnivore’s demise was a game-changer for my workflow.” – Tynan

Stay Engaged!

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Election Day Observations

This Tuesday marks Election Day. As we navigate this season, several articles can shed light on the unique aspects of the American political process:

Don’t forget to check out The Verge’s election guide for insights and endorsements.

See You Next Week!

Until then, enjoy exploring the latest trends and discoveries!