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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 141, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I’m newish here too, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been getting back into the Installer groove, trying out some ergonomic Switch 2 grips I bought on Etsy, researching bike stuff because I’m about to get a Velotric e-bike, inching my way through the fourth book in The Dark Tower series, trying to figure out what feels off about Sonic in the new Fortnite season, wondering why Mark…

Street truck fans know about the legendary Ram SRT-10, a 10,046-unit run of 10-cylinder muscle machines, cranking out 500 horsepower from an 8.3-liter Viper V10 engine. Meanwhile, many people don’t know that Toyota built a competitor to the mean Ram with its relatively unknown supercharged 2008 TRD Tundra. Believe it or not, the Toyota pickup actually beats the Ram by four horses, at 504 hp. However, the supercharger was only available as a dealer-installed option, making the suped-up 2008-2015 Tundra considerably scarcer than the 10-cylinder Ram. Here’s what you need to know about this rare muscle truck. The Supercharger Added…

Don’t let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions. Hadrian/Shutterstock Even though CarPlay makes it safer to use your phone’s features while driving, it can still become distracting, like when group chat messages pop up and grab your attention. One of the worst forms of this is Siri audibly interrupting what you’re doing. Hearing the assistant constantly talk over your music, podcast, or in-car conversation with announcements is annoying and potentially dangerous. You might also have issues with it not properly hearing you as you’re speaking…

A white Zeekr 7X. The electric SUV is available in more than 50 countries and regions, with global orders exceeding 200,000. Credit: Zeekr The 200,000th order for the Zeekr 7X came from Mexico, underscoring the overseas contribution to the SUV’s demand. Zeekr said the 7X ranked as Mexico’s top-selling luxury all-electric C-segment SUV from January to July. Zeekr said on Monday that global orders for the Zeekr 7X family SUV (sport utility vehicle) have surpassed 200,000. The company said on Weibo that the 200,000th order came from Mexico and was placed by local customer Joaquín Ezcurra. The Zeekr 7X ranked…

Weekend escapes are intended to be relaxing and to help one detach from the hustle and bustle of life. Hence, cruiser bikes make for the perfect detox companion, thanks to their easy-going performance, riding dynamics, and ergonomics. While standard cruiser bikes are good enough, they lack features like wind protection and additional luggage capacity to help the rider truly escape into the sunset. However, there is a niche category of cruiser bikes that bridges the gap between bare-bones offerings and baggers, offering the best of both worlds. We highlight a unique, old-school Indian that does it all in style and…

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In 2017, nearly every supercar had a V8, V10, or V12 engine except the Acura NSX. Like the first generation, it had a V6 many years before others downsized, such as the Ferrari 296. It also deployed hybrid power years before others, such as the Corvette E-Ray or the far more expensive Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Only the BMW i8 and the hypercars from Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren beat it to the punch. The second-generation NSX was ahead of its time, and like so many things in that position, people didn’t appreciate the supercar when it was new. But now, in…

Apple added desktop widgets to Mac with macOS Sonoma back in 2023. I remember dragging a few onto my desktop on day one and moving them right off a few minutes later. The native widgets never fit into how I use my Mac. The look felt off, and honestly, there just weren’t enough of them to bother with. Ever since, I have been searching for something that does for Mac what the widget apps like Widgetsmith did for iPhone. I wanted more options, and more importantly, I wanted widgets that actually looked like they belonged on a Mac desktop instead…

The next generation of convertibles from Rolls-Royce could open up a whole new world of customization, one that was previously only available to buyers of cars with fixed roofs. CarBuzz has just found a patent from Rolls’ parent company BMW for a new way to give soft-tops a real headliner. One that can be made specific to a car with minimal cost. Could this be the start of Starlight opening to starlight? Convertible Tops Aren’t Exactly Aesthetically Pleasing BMW M4 ConvertibleBMW Look up while sitting in a convertible, and chances are you’re going to see one of the most poorly-finished…

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an icon. It wasn’t the first hot hatch, but it was the car that really put that segment on the map and popularized the term. It’s a handsome, sporty compact with a long history behind it. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best hot hatch on the market today. If you’ll hear us out, we’d actually like to make an argument for the Mazda3 Turbo as the better deal in this price range. Here’s why. The Mazda3 Turbo Wins In The Mid-$30,000 Range 2025 Mazda 3 2.5 Premium Plus Turbo front 3/4 angle in gray…