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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 106, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, Happy Thanksgiving Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about prediction markets and Hilary Duff and Matt Belloni and yeast, clearing space for a Steam Machine, playing News Tower thanks to Stephen Totilo's recommendation, checking to make sure I remember all the Wicked lyrics (I do, don't worry) before seeing For Good, giving up on my fantasy football team, and recording season two of Version History. It's a fun one. I also have for you a ne … Read the full story at The Verge.

Black Friday isn’t here quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped Sony from kicking off an excellent holiday promo, which runs through December 18th. The ongoing sale spans everything from PlayStation 5 consoles to Sony’s latest accessories — including Sony’s standard DualSense Wireless Controller, which is now matching its all-time low of $54.99 ($20 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Although the aforementioned deal price applies to Sony’s base models — including the go-to black and white variants — you can also pick up limited edition models inspired by Astro Bot (Walmart / Best Buy), God of War (Amazon / Walmart), and Ghost of Yōtei (Walmart / Best Buy) for around $64 (also $20 off). The controllers start at a higher price than the vanilla models, but recognize that you’re still getting them for $10 less than a regular DualSense normally costs. Sony DualSense Wireless Controller Where to Buy: $74.99 $54.99 at Amazon $74.99 $54.99 at Best Buy $74.99 $54.99 at TargetAstro Bot “Joyful” DualSense Wireless Controller Where to Buy: $84.99 $64.99 at PlayStation $84.88 $64 at Walmart $84.99 $64.99 at Best Buy The DualSense will look familiar to longtime PlayStation fans, but it has significant technical features that set it apart from Sony’s earlier DualShock gamepads. A good example is the wireless controller’s haptic vibrations, which can make gameplay feel more immersive. Feeling a slight rumble on alternating sides of the controller as a character walks through sand is an example of what’s possible. The triggers have variable tension, too, which, in some games, requires you to push down with more force during certain sequences. It’s a terrific feature, and something we wish more developers would adopt. As for table-stakes features, the DualSense features some nice textured grips and a built-in microphone, which lets you chat with other players online without a headset. You also have the option to plug a wired headset (or headphones) into the controller’s 3.5mm audio jack. It charges via USB-C — no surprise there — and can last up to eight hours or so, which should be enough to get you through most gaming sessions. It isn’t compatible with other consoles, but you can use it with a Mac or PC via Bluetooth or by plugging in with a USB-C cable. Read our full DualSense Wireless Controller review.

Friday 21st November was the deadline for candidates for the 2025 Falkland Islands General Election. A total of 19 hopefuls have registered for the 8 seats of the Legislative Assembly.

Argentina's Customs Revenue and Control Agency (ARCA) and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed an agreement in Washington on Friday to deepen bilateral cooperation, improve border security, and streamline trade through smart controls and 100% digital processes involving automation and digitization of passenger and cargo traffic.