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Zelda is back and better than ever

DevicesNovember 7, 20261 min read

This is a short weekly tech newsletter from The Verge, called Installer No. 151, by writer David Pierce. It lists the gadgets, games, movies, and apps he likes this week.

What happened

David Pierce shared his weekly picks in Installer No. 151. The top pick is the return of a classic game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in a remake. He also recommends a monster movie, Godzilla Minus Zero, and several tech products, including phone cases, a battery, a 3D printer, and retro headphones.

Key facts from the list

The Bambu Lab H3C 3D printer costs $2,500.
Godzilla Minus One came out three years before the new movie, Godzilla Minus Zero.
The Sony MDR-3R are retro-style headphones.
Instagram Edits is now available for Mac and is free.
Affinity from Canva now puts all its tools in one app on the iPad.

Who this newsletter is for

Installer is a regular email guide from The Verge. Each week it picks cool things to watch, play, read, and use. Readers can also send in their own ideas and tips. The writer says the best part of the newsletter is hearing from readers.

Why it matters

This kind of list helps people find new products, games, and shows without searching through many sites. For fans of Zelda or Godzilla, it signals that these titles are getting strong reviews. For shoppers, it shows which new gadgets an expert thinks are worth buying.

What to watch next

Whether the Ocarina of Time remake lives up to the praise from fans and coworkers.
How well the Bambu Lab H3C makes 3D printing easier for beginners.
Whether Instagram Edits becomes a strong free rival to CapCut.
Reader ideas and tips sent to installer@theverge.com for future issues.

Glossary

Installer: The Verge's weekly email newsletter that recommends tech, games, movies, and apps.
The Verge: A U.S. technology news website and publisher of the Installer newsletter.
Ocarina of Time: A classic Zelda adventure game from Nintendo, here returning as a remake.
Bambu Lab H3C: A 3D printer that makes solid objects from plastic, based on a digital design.
Affinity: A design app from Canva that now works on the iPad and offers photo editing tools.
CapCut: A free video editing app that the writer has been using to make videos.

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