Andrew Liszewski

Crossbody phone straps may become even more popular now that they’re more functional. Ugreen’s alternative to Apple’s iPhone strap doubles as a 47-inch long USB-C charging cable with connectors that use a locking mechanism to securely connect to your phone. It’s currently available from Amazon in Germany for €19.99, or around $23, according to Appgefahren.de.

The company’s skinny PencilVacs come with charging stands, but Dyson’s new Clean+Wash Hygiene includes a dock that uses hot air to dry the cleaner’s microfiber roller after a self-cleaning cycle to help reduce bacteria growth and odors. It’s available now for $499 from Amazon and Dyson’s retail locations and online store.

If you can’t wait until March 26th for the official reveal, New Camera has shared a leaked video of the DJI Avata 360 showing off its tilting camera module that works in 360-degree and FPV modes. Reliable leaker Igor Bogdanov has also shared some of the drone’s specs, including a 23-minute flight time and a 20km range.

If you needed another reason to consider Apple’s new entry-level laptop, YouTube’s Tech Re-Nu shared a teardown of the MacBook Neo. Inside they found most components secured with just screws, including modular USB-C ports that are easy to replace. The only part that uses glue is the cable connecting the trackpad to the mainboard.

A brand called Aulumu has a new 10,000mAh magnetic power bank that manages to make boring batteries look cool. The $89.98 M10 pairs a sleek design with a 15W Qi charger, a detachable lanyard that delivers 35W over USB-C, a breathing power status LED light strip, and a built-in charging puck for the Apple Watch.

The Verge’s Antonio G. Di Benedetto found the new MacBook Neo’s performance a bit slow when editing RAW files in Adobe Lightroom Classic. But photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman found the entry-level MacBook surprisingly capable when editing 4K and 6K videos in Final Cut Pro, as spotted by 9to5Mac.

So far we’ve only heard about the various electronic components squeezed into the Lego Smart Brick, but Zack Nelson finally shows us what’s inside one, and Lego’s new smart minifigures. There are no surprises, but the complex network of copper wires used to detect and power accessories also reveals its clever engineering.