Toy Story has the right take on tech
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The latest "Installer" newsletter from The Verge highlights a mix of upcoming tech, software updates, and entertainment, ranging from Pixar's latest take on screen time to the next iteration of Android.
The short version
- Toy Story 5 features an iPad as the antagonist to explore the pros and cons of screen time.
- Android 17 introduces floating app windows and built-in controllers for foldable devices.
- Snap's new "Snap Specs" smart glasses enter the market at a price point of $2,195.
- Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 arrives featuring new Qualcomm chips.
What happened
The newsletter details several new product releases and software betas, including the Lettera markdown editor from Shiny Frog and the VSCO Studio Pro app for bulk photo editing. In hardware, PopSockets has released a "Low-Pro Grip," and Microsoft has updated its Surface Laptop line. Additionally, the edition touches on the music industry's current struggles via a Drew Gooden video and highlights a new Brandon Sanderson novel, Songs of The Dead.
Why it matters
The focus on Toy Story 5 suggests a shift in how media addresses device usage, moving toward a more nuanced look at screen time. Meanwhile, the high price of Snap Specs and the multitasking improvements in Android 17 illustrate the ongoing tension between luxury hardware and practical software utility in the mobile ecosystem.
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