We review a ridiculous Apple product, Microsoft and Google are bugging people, new Wyze products, and more

October 27, 2021

Apple has released a lot of great products this year. The new M1 Mac lineup. The iPhone 13 and its excellent cameras. The latest iPad Mini. And a $19 microfiber cleaning cloth. Wait—what?

Yeah, that’s right. Apple released a $19 microfiber cleaning cloth. As in that smooth little cloth you probably got for free with a pair of glasses or a cheap gizmo. And I managed to get a hold of one. More specifically, I actually went to an Apple Store and paid cold hard cash for this thing. Is it a wonder to behold? Does it clean Apple products better than any other microfiber cloth in existence? Did it leave me weeping at the wonder of Apple design? You’ll have to hit that top story to find out in the full review.

Other Highlights: 

• Halloween is almost here! So we gathered together the best Halloween LEGO sets. Get one while you can!
• Oh. My. Goodness. Arcade1Up announced a Terminator 2 Arcade Machine, complete with light guns.
• Ugh, Microsoft. Will you please stop bugging people?
• Why is Google canceling people’s Pixel 6 phone orders without warning?
• Wyze’s new smart light socket looks brilliant.
• …and more!

-Josh

When Apple started selling a $19 glorified microfiber cloth dubbed the “Polishing Cloth,” it left me with no choice. I had to drop down cash on this thing and give it a full review. Is it magical? Is it a revelation? Can it fix my broken Surface Duo 2? Can it bring about world peace? Man, I hope so. Read More »

Halloween is nearly here, and LEGO makes it easy to celebrate the fun season with its creative and spooky themed sets. Whether you’re looking for a complicated build that’ll take you a week to complete or something simple for your kids, these are the best Halloween LEGO sets. Read More »

If you’re too powerful for Beat Saber, then maybe it’s time to give Supernatural a shot. The VR exercise app best known for its rhythmic aerobics and guided meditations now includes a high-intensity boxing game that will leave you sore after just one lesson. Read More »

It must be YubiKey season. Just weeks after launching the long-awaited YubiKey Bio, Yubico is selling a new FIDO Security Key C NFC. It’s basically a bare-bones, affordable version of the YubiKey 5C NFC, offering FIDO authentication over USB-C and NFC for just $30. Read More »

Retro gamers and arcade fans have asked Arcade1Up to build a Terminator 2: Judgement Day cabinet for years, and it’s finally here. The company just announced its epic life-size replica Terminator 2 machine, complete with those classic red and blue light guns we all loved growing up. Read More »

Stay warm with this portable electric space heater! It offers speedy warming and is perfect for use by your couch, bed, desk, and can heat up 200 square feet in a matter of minutes. With two settings (750 and 1500 watts) you can control the heat intensity with a twist of the knob. The heater is made of flame retardant material and has an auto shut-off feature that’s triggered when it reaches a certain temperature or gets tipped over. It’s quiet, too—only reaching 45 decibels—so you can use it while working or sleeping. Measures just 6.2 x 7 x 9.2 inches and featuring a carry handle, you can easily move and store it.

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In a very Microsoft-like move, the company recently started pushing the PC Health Check app onto all Windows 10 users through regular software updates. This once optional app said whether or not devices can run the new Windows 11 release, but now it looks like Microsoft is being more aggressive with the rollout, aiming to nudge owners to upgrade. Read More »

Believe it or not, but Google still doesn’t know how to launch a product. The company is cancelling tons of Pixel 6 orders, often without any explanation. And worse, some people aren’t getting a refund for their cancelled orders. Read More »

Why isn’t there a battery-powered Wyze Cam V3? I’m not sure, but the new Wyze Lamp Socket lets you power the Cam V3 from any outdoor lighting fixture, and it only costs $10 plus shipping. And for those of you with a Wyze Cam Outdoor, there’s a new Solar Panel that extends its battery life so you can spend less time charging and more time catching porch pirates. Read More »

Why wait for Black Friday when you can treat yourself right now to some big discounts from Wyze. Today, the company announced several deals, including that users would get three months of Cam Plus service for free by purchasing a Wyze Cam v3, Wyze Cam Pan v2, and Wyze Cam Outdoor, to name a few. Read More »

It’s new TV season, baby. Amazon is running a big Black Friday blowout sale on TVs from TCL, Samsung, and Sony. Now’s the perfect time to replace your crappy old TV, or buy an affordable new smart TV for a young family member. Read More »

If you’re shopping for the best VPN, Surfshark and NordVPN are two names you’re bound to come across. Both have strong advertising campaigns: NordVPN dominates every single medium out there, from YouTube videos to TV, and Surfshark is no slouch, either. Read More »

An awesome tech gift doesn’t have to be expensive. You can buy a creative and memorable gift for less than a hundred bucks. From fun gadgets to useful tech, here are the best tech gifts for under $100 this holiday season. Read More »