Every year, smartphone cameras get better. This means every year, more photos are taken that never get seen on anything but a screen. Fujifilm is attempting to help fix the issue with the Instax Link Wide ($150). It connects via Bluetooth, spitting out 3x5" photos in just seconds. A companion app provides access to added features like editable templates, stickers, and even QR codes that link to sounds, videos, messages, and locations.
Thought you would never see one of these again did you? Seems vintage-style players are making a come back and why not the CD Player? NINM Lab's portable player ($150) is one of the most convenient ways to play the latter. Inspired by classic jewel cases and '90s design trends, it has a squared-off transparent design that allows for viewing the disc as it spins. It has Bluetooth 5.0 and lets it wirelessly stream audio to headphones, earphones, and speakers; it also has a 3.5mm output and comes with a magnetic secondary lid with a built-in speaker that turns it into a miniature boombox. It runs on two AA batteries, has a Micro USB port that can juice up rechargeable batteries (not included) or power the unit, and has a built-in magnet for attaching directly to metal surfaces. So pull out your old CD collection and let the music play!
Handcrafted from solid walnut, this charging dock is made to enhance any nightstand aesthetics. The Qi wireless charger ($99) is housed in a piece of natural wood that's been cut to feature a sleek, geometric design that doubles as a modern décor piece when not in use. A natural oil finish creates a soft surface, while its thick nylon braided cord neatly connects to outlets. It's compatible with all Qi-enabled devices and even most charging cases.
Height: 1.25" / Width: 5.1" / Length: 5.1"
Maximum Charging Power: 10W / Included: Dock, Nylon Braided Cord
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.
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?
