Just In Time For Hot Weather!

The Turbo Fan/Charger/Flashlight This multipurpose gadget is perfect for the outdoors. Adjust the fan speed from1 to 100. Use the 9000 mAh battery to recharge your phone is necessary, with a retractable cable built right into the fan. (USB -C, plus Lightning Adaptor) There’s also a 3-mode flashlight. Fan can stand, lay down, or use the included strap to wear it. There’s also a “ice compress function” that Amazon says: “offers instant cooling relief after workouts or on hot days.” Strangely, I found it does work, although the mini plate that gets cold is very small, like 1 ¼” square. But it’s probably enough to make you feel a bit cooler in high heat. There’s also a 100 speed scroll wheel, a great LED readout, a wearable carry strap and it can be used to recharge your phone with it’s 9000 mAh battery. $29.99. As of 6/14/26 there was a “30% off if you buy 2” option on Amazon, but that could change at any time.

Here’s a much more detailed video of the fan. Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Z11em-uQzps

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Meet Buggy Bands Mosquito Cordless Repellent.

Don’t worry, there’s no actual visible vapors that rise from the device.

Nothing ruins the outdoors like mosquitos. This rechargeable electronic Insect repellent device sets up a 20 foot coverage zone, so it’s great for camping, hiking, picnic or just for use in the backyard. It can also be used indoors. The plant based cartridges are said to be safe for kids & pets. According to the company, the Buggy Band cartridges can last up 100 hours…. That’s amazing because they’re so inexpensive. Eight cartridges is  is $9.99, which is about $2.50 each.  (I’ve been using my device for a week now, and it’s working great in my former mosquito laden backyard.) The price seems to move back and forth between $29.99 and $33.99. That includes the unit, 2 refills, carry strap and a USB-C charging cable.

A more detailed look at the Buggy Bands device via Giz Wiz: https://youtu.be/86Ce5j3P8sk

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This Dual Charging Outdoor Lantern can be solar charged or charged via the included USB-C cable.

You’ll find these great looking LED lanterns are perfect for garden, picnic, BBQ’s, etc. They can be charged via USB-C or with the solar panel on top. Hang them, stand them up, or use the included tripod. With the touch of a button, choose from warm, white, combo warm-white, or my favorite, flame! The company says they are IP65 Waterproof, so no worries about rain, snow or high temperatures. They’ve been out my backyard for about a month now, through quite a few rain storms and they still work fine and look great at night. The solar panel shuts them  off automatically during daylight hours. They were two for $25.99 on Amazon as of 6/14/26. That’s what I paid for mine about a month ago.

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The Tardan Cordless Garden Sprayer.

With the built-in 2500mAh battery it can provide up to 200 minutes runtime. 2 spray speeds from gentle for plants, to stronger for outdoor cleaning. Holds 2.1 gallons of water and comes with 3 spray heads and a carrying strap. Great for cooling off your pet or even yourself in the summer heat using the gentle spray attachment. It was $39.99 on 6/14/26, but prices on Amazon can change at any time.

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MAD Magazine issue #600 officially hits comic shops and subscribers on June 17, 2026.

By my figures, I’ve been in 807 of those 600 issues. However, Doug Gilford, at MadCoverSite.com , the gold standard for MAD info, says I’ve actually been in 515 issues of those 600, including, of course, reprints from earlier issues. This issue is the AUG issue of MAD, even though it says JUN at the top right. It’s so easy to get those months mixed up with both of them having “U” in the middle. The lower left of the cover identifes it as Aug. The amazing wrap-around cover is by Sergio Aragones! I have a two page spread in that issue called: A Peek Behind Mail Order Rip-Off Houses. Art for that was by one of MAD’s most famous artists, Jack Davis! It was originally published in MAD #281.That  #600 issue officially becomes available Weds 6/17. If you search for it online, several places that sell it, or let you buy or read that issue online should come up.

UPDATE: That is the August 2026 issue of MAD. It says JUN top right, AUG bottom left. Seems both JUN & AUG have a “U” in the middle, so someone got confused before it went to press.