Apple raised the prices of Macs, but the new Polishing Cloth will help you save a nice $10.

      The only Apple product receiving a discount in 2026!

      Apple unveiled a range of new hardware today, including the Mac mini featuring the M6 and M5 Pro chips and the Mac Studio equipped with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra. With impressive chips and significant announcements, you might expect a lot of buzz, but surprisingly, the item that’s making waves on social media is just a cloth. Yes, Apple has launched a new polishing cloth.

      So, what has changed with the cloth?

      Apple has discreetly updated its Polishing Cloth on the online store, and the main news is the price reduction. It is now priced at $9 in the US, down from $19. This represents a notable 50% discount, which is not something you often see from Apple.

      Apple states that the cloth is still crafted from the same soft, nonabrasive material, safe for use on any Apple display, including those with a nano-texture finish. We are yet to confirm if the cloth's size has decreased or if there have been other changes beyond the price, so consider this a developing situation if you are particularly interested in the cloth.

      Why does this meme product keep gaining traction?

      This is where it gets amusing. The newly announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models have become more expensive. The Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra has seen a price increase of $200. In contrast, the polishing cloth, which simply serves the purpose of cleaning your screen, is the only Apple product that is cheaper in all of 2026.

      Apple just revealed the new Mac mini, starting at $899 for the M6 variant and $1,699 for the M5 Pro version. Here’s a brief overview of the key details: pic.twitter.com/nD0HScS9Vf— Digital Trends (@DigitalTrends) August 25, 2026

      I don’t set the rules; I simply report them, but the timing is noteworthy. As your next Mac purchase quietly becomes more expensive, Apple has made the cloth more affordable. Clearly, there are different priorities at play.

      At this stage, the Polishing Cloth has become more than just an accessory. It has essentially transformed into an Apple meme mascot. And now, with its reduced price, there is genuinely no reason not to own one. Your overpriced Mac Studio and Studio Display will appreciate it.

      Rachit is an experienced tech journalist with over ten years of expertise covering the consumer technology arena.

      Apple’s updated Magic Keyboard replaces text with symbols but leaves out the upgrade you really wanted.

      A minor update to the keyboard that still leaves you straining to see in the dark.

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      What changes were made to the new Magic Keyboard?

      OpenAI claims its Jalapeno AI chip provides quicker responses compared to competitors like Nvidia.

      OpenAI’s inaugural AI chip is designed for speed, efficiency, and scaling AI services.

      Whenever you ask ChatGPT a question, a chip somewhere is working hard to provide an answer. OpenAI has recently released new benchmark results asserting that its custom Jalapeño chip, co-developed with Broadcom, performs this task significantly faster and more efficiently than other chips currently available.

      Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio receives a substantial AI enhancement, Thunderbolt 5, and a new networking chip.

      Apple has engineered a desktop capable of clustering four units into a single shared AI brain.

      Apple’s most powerful desktop has received a significant performance upgrade, along with a corresponding increase in price. The company has refreshed its Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options, starting at $2,499. Both versions reflect a genuine leap in on-device AI capabilities rather than mere incremental improvements.