Our phones are pretty filthy things. They need cleaned, often. They also need to be charged. The CleanTray Charge ($100) handles both. It uses UV light to kill 99.99% of germs & bacteria in as little as five minutes, while the built-in wireless charger provides the juice. It can also clean other small stuff like earphones, masks, keys, and wallets, and has a built-in aromatherapy diffuser to give your EDC essentials a pleasant scent.

 Here is a minimal and modern bag by Route Werks for your favorite bike! This Handlebar Bag project ($119+) got fully funded on Kickstarter within six hours, and it's not hard to see why. I love the universal mount on top that accepts a cycling computer, GPS device, GoPro or smartphone, the spring-loaded lid for smooth one-handed access while riding and the handy little lever that makes it easy to detach, grab and go. What do you think of this handlebar bag? 

Google has in the past used a multi-prong approach to smart TV, with the Chromecast serving as nothing more than a box accepting streams from other devices, and some sets launching with Android TV built-in. That ends with the Chromecast with Google TV ($50). While it resembles past Chromecast devices, it runs new software dubbed Google TV that aims to consolidate all the various streaming services into a single unified interface with over 30 supported apps. It supports 4K HDR streaming, Google Assistant voice commands and ships with a new nice-looking remote.

 Welcome to the new Playlists on The Collective Loop. The Collective Series 011! The long heat of the Summer of 2020 is coming to an end and the calming Fall of wonder starts to set in. So let some new music set in with artist like Glass Animals, Shallou and Louis the Child. 

If you want to check out any of the other older Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu. You can also find the playlists on Spotify and Youtube Music.

The British audio company Keith Monks has been making record cleaning machines since 1969. Their latest effort, the Prodigy ($995), is perfect for home use. It uses a point suction technique and special fluid to clean records, moving a vacuum nozzle across the surface of the record while it spins. As a result, it can clean and dry both sides of an LP in under five minutes, while operating in virtual silence so as to not disrupt anything that's currently spinning on the turntable. The main cabinet, hardware, washing accessories, and cover are made from sustainable bamboo, and interior multi-colored lighting gives it an added boost of visual interest. So would you use this or use the old cleaner with a dust cloth? 

A coffee table that can give a room a clean look but still be able to play those games you so love. The Love Hulten Arcade Coffee Table ($TBA) with pull-out arcade controllers. Crafted from American Walnut, its joystick drawer pulls are the only clue to its true nature. Pull them out to reveal two full sets of wireless arcade controls, with the same pulls used as joysticks on the inside. Would you rock one of these in your living room? 

VanMoof's premium line of stylish e-bikes just got sweeter with the new VanMoof S3 e-bike ($1998), featuring upgraded tech and a much lower price. A new four-speed automatic electronic gear shifter and works without the motor being engaged. The motor gets improved to a 350W peak unit, and new hydraulic front and rear brakes help stop the increased power. The app lets you change things like shift points, riding modes, and even the horn sound, while VanMoof estimates a range of up 90 miles using the economy setting. Details like brake lines and wiring all pass inside the frame and comes with an integrated anti-theft tech, keeping the look extremely clean while guarding your e-bike. With a long list of improvements and a reduction in price, this might be the best e-bike on the market.