Elgato’s new Facecam 4K brings features that make a webcam that feels real, offering 4K resolution at 60fps, lens filter support, and full control over ISO, white balance, and shutter speed. While it’s still technically a webcam, it gives off the feel of a professional camera for users who want more control during calls and recordings.
In the latest Verge Installer roundup, Jay Peters highlights this $199.99 webcam alongside a variety of other tech drops. LG’s StanbyMe 2, a second-generation portable TV priced at $1,299.99, adds mobility and utility for home users, though it’s clearly aimed at a premium audience. The newsletter also features the Sharge Retractable 3-in-1 power bank, which catches attention due to its design and functionality.
For gamers, this week brings exciting releases. Twisted Metal’s second season promises more action. The indie game Time Flies charms with its short, emotional gameplay, where players control a fly trying to complete a bucket list in seconds. Fans of retro action will enjoy Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, which brings pixel-perfect side-scrolling action with tough, engaging combat. Meanwhile, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller modernizes Nintendo 64 nostalgia with Hall effect joysticks and Switch 2 compatibility.
Tech-savvy users might find Ollama intriguing. It’s a desktop app for macOS and Windows that lets users run local AI models without using a command line. It simplifies what once required technical expertise, now bringing it to a wider audience.
Kallie Plagge, senior copy editor at The Verge, shares her iPhone 14 Pro homescreen. Her seasonal Pokémon wallpaper and strategic app layout reflect her love for crosswords and Japanese mobile games like Umamusume. She also enjoys playing The Mortuary Assistant co-op-style over Discord, making a single-player horror game into a social experience. Her interests extend to competitive Pokémon, especially with the upcoming World Championships. Despite playing casually, she follows players like Aaron Zheng, James Baek, and Wolfe Glick to stay up to date with strategies.
In the community section, readers offer recommendations. Some watch Foundation and Smoke, while others binge YouTube shorts like Master Builder Alec’s Lego transformations. PC players enjoy The Drifter, a dark point-and-click game. Others highlight new apps like Folio, a Pocket alternative that syncs reading lists across platforms.
One reader recently discovered Reconnect, a curated site for gaming blogs that feels like Reddit or Hacker News for niche game writing. Meanwhile, The Convenience Store by the Sea earns praise for its literary exploration of food and emotion. Indie game Descenders captures players with its thrilling mountain biking mechanics and a satisfying sense of speed. Another reader rewatched Entourage, experiencing the highs and lows of early 2000s TV nostalgia.
Finally, Jay Peters signs off with a note about keyboard layouts. He shares his experience switching to Colemak for ergonomic reasons, asking readers whether they’ve tried non-QWERTY typing and why. It adds a personal touch that invites conversation within the Verge community.
Whether you’re here for the webcam that feels real, the quirky games, or the crowd-sourced tech finds, Installer No. 92 brings something for every digital enthusiast. Stay tuned for next week’s drop and more community-sourced discoveries.
