The small $99 gadget isn’t perfect, but its capabilities and app-provided templates were just what I was looking for.

The Joy 2 is a budget-friendly and versatile tool for home crafting, perfect for cutting and drawing projects. However, the accompanying app may not be as user-friendly for beginners as advertised.

After facing several days of backlash from users over a planned update that would severely limit the use of their cutting machines without a paid subscription, Cricut has changed its mind. In a ...