Silicon Shadows: The Rise of the Tech Mavericks

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            Hello, friends! Welcome to <em>Installer</em> No. 85, your go-to source for the most exciting and <em>Verge</em>-worthy content out there. If you're joining us for the first time, a warm welcome! Apologies in advance for the slight political tilt this week, and don’t forget you can check out past editions at the <em>Installer</em> homepage.</p>
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            This week, I’ve been diving into topics like <strong>Sean Evans</strong>, <strong>music fraud</strong>, and <strong>ayahuasca</strong>. I’ve explored the new <strong>Obsidian Bases</strong> feature, indulged in the behind-the-scenes of <strong><em>Final Reckoning</em></strong>, repeated MGK’s track “<strong>Cliche</strong>” perhaps too many times, enhanced my WFH setup with <strong>Elgato Key Lights</strong>, tested the latest beta of <strong>Artifacts</strong>, and downloaded a bunch of podcasts for a lengthy 20-hour drive this weekend.</p>
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            I have a very entertaining new movie about tech CEOs, a new WhatsApp feature, a great phone accessory, an insightful crypto politics explainer, and much more. While it's a short week, there's still plenty happening. Let’s dive in!</p>
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            (As always, the most valuable part of <em>Installer</em> is your input and recommendations. What are you reading, playing, watching, listening to, shopping for, or doing with a Raspberry Pi this week? Share with me at installer@theverge.com. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy <em>Installer</em>, encourage them to subscribe here! And if you haven’t subscribed yet, you should! Get every issue a day early and for free, straight to your inbox.)</p>
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                <span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup"><strong><em>Mountainhead</em></strong>. A pitch that screams “<em>Succession</em> vibes, but centered on tech bros!” This show follows a group of familiar billionaires who more or less run and ruin the world. You’ll either find it hilarious, uncomfortably relatable, or a mix of both.</span>
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                <span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup"><strong>WhatsApp for iPad</strong>. I can’t fathom why Meta avoided building iPad apps for so long, but they finally released the crucial one! The app is just as you would expect—functional and straightforward, but hey, at least it’s out there! Let’s see an Instagram app next.</span>
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                <span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup"><strong><em>Post Games</em></strong>. Chris Plante, formerly of