It’s been a minute since I’ve done a “cool tech of the month,” so for July 2020 I’m not wasting any time—this is a straight-up roundup of stuff I’ve actually been enjoying. I kick things off with the Micro Arcade: a credit-card-sized arcade that legit fits in your wallet. I tested the Pac-Man version, and it’s built way better than you’d expect, with surprisingly tactile, clicky buttons, plus rechargeable power over micro USB and simple switches for power and volume. It’s just too damn cool not to share. After that I get into mobile gaming the right way—because phones can be pocket arcades, but you’re missing the buttons. The telescopic gamepad opens up to about 6.5 inches and gives you the controls you need, especially if you stream games from your PC to your phone like I do. Then we pivot to “less interesting but more important”: the Wyze security cam. For around $20, the value is straight bonkers—1080p, night vision, motion alerts, local microSD recording, and no subscription required to record and look back. I also demo the Tonor TC777 USB mic (Amazon best seller for a reason). It’s crystal clear, competes with mics 2–3x the price, and comes with useful extras. Finally, the NZXT Puck cleans up desk space with a magnetic headphone hanger—yeah it’s a bit pricey, but it complements my setup nicely.