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I just held the world's thinnest tablet at CES 2026 — and it makes the iPad Pro look bloated
By Mark Spoonauer published
We just went hands-on with the Paper tablet, and it's just as thin and light as its on-the-nose name implies.

I used Google Mixboard to turn my ideas into a full presentation — here's why it's a game changer
By Amanda Caswell published
Mixboard is a free tool within Google Labs and the newest features make it far more powerful for creators, students and anyone planning a projects. It can now create full presentations in minutes.

I just tried the Dyson PencilVac — 3 things I like (and 1 I don't) about the 'world's slimmest vacuum'
By Millie Fender published
The Dyson PencilVac answers a question that none of us were asking: what if your vacuum and your hair dryer had a baby?

I just tried Google's Android XR glasses — and Meta and Apple are in trouble
By Mark Spoonauer published
Google Glasses done right

The new Brooks Glycerin Flex is a gamechanger for cushioned running shoes — I ran a 10K in the new 'flexible' sneaker
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Brooks Glycerin Flex aims to create a minimalistic, flexible feel while still delivering comfort on the run, and it’s different to most cushioned running shoes out there.

I just tried the new OpenAI x NORAD holiday tools with my kids — here’s everything ChatGPT can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT did something surprisingly magical

I tested Gamma, the AI that builds slide decks in seconds — here’s what impressed me (and what didn’t)
By Amanda Caswell published
Gamma turns your ideas into sleek slide decks in seconds. I tested the AI tool to see if it really replaces PowerPoint. Here's what worked, what didn’t, and who Gamma is best for.

I tried Garmin’s $2k MicroLED smartwatch and the display was even better than I expected
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED is the first smartwatch to offer a MicroLED screen and it comes at a huge cost as a result, but the innovative display does dazzle.

I tried Google Photos’ new ‘Help me edit’ tool on iPhone — and I’m already obsessed
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Photos’ new “Help me edit” tool just landed on iPhone — and it’s a total game changer. Speak your edits and watch AI instantly fix your photos.

Google’s NotebookLM just got its best update yet — and it’s a game changer for productivity
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s NotebookLM just got a major AI upgrade — it can now turn your notes into flashcards and quizzes. I tested the new features and learned that real focus can happen in micro-moments.
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