Using a Kindle instead of a phone can significantly reduce distractions and improve focus throughout the day. The convenience of an e-reader allows for easy access to reading material without the addictive nature of a smartphone.
The Tab A1 Plus brings a 12.2-inch IPS LCD with 1,600 x 2,400 px resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. It's also available in a version with TCL's NxtPaper tech, which gets the signature matte display coating. Regular mode features rich and vibrant colors for regular use. Color Paper dials down the saturation for a paper-like color reading experience, while Ink Paper mode goes grayscale for an e-Ink-like experience.
I've used the TCL Nxtpaper Tab 10 as my e-reader for about half a year now. Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition , and I'm not sure I can give it up.
Once Alexa+ is active, go into the notebook you want to share and tap the share icon in the upper-right corner. (You'll likely need to tap the top of the page for the menu bar to appear.) Once you click it, it'll ask if you want to share just the page or the notebook. Both options can be used to share with Alexa.
There's nothing like laying out a new planner with to-do lists and goals at the start of a new year. In the past, I would buy a new planner every year, but would eventually abandon filling it out by April. Sticking with a planner means it has to be something completely customizable to how you take notes and what your priorities are, and I think I've cracked the code to the perfect planner.
TCL TCL just announced the release of its latest digital paper tablet: the , with a 120Hz refresh rate, full-color display, and an ultra-thin (5.5mm/0.2 inch) form factor. TCL combined its Nxtpaper Pure digital paper technology with an LCD display for this device -- a first for the brand -- resulting in vibrant colors and no ghosting. This brings the device closer to a traditional tablet or iPad (at least visually) while maintaining a focus on productivity.
The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G's display smoothly transitions from regular mode to color paper or ink paper, whether you're reading, scrolling on social media, watching videos, or playing a game. TCL's Nxtpaper technology isn't the same as E Ink, which uses electrophoretic technology to create a monochromatic image. Also: How to install iPadOS 26 right now (and which iPad models support it) Instead, Nxtpaper is a paper-like display that helps reduce eye strain and improves readability over traditional screens.
I spent time at TCL's suite at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to get some hands-on time with TCL's Note A1 Nxtpaper, and it's obvious that TCL did not try to build a general-purpose tablet. Instead, it's a modern notebook, similar to what ReMarkable Paper Pro or Amazon's Kindle Scribe Papersoft offer, with a highly custom build of Android underneath.
Smart calendars can be a boon for busy families that have room for them, but Cozyla's latest concept is pushing that to the limit if you're short on space. The 55-inch Cozyla Calendar Plus Max announced at CES is a Wi-Fi-enabled 4K touchscreen display on a wheeled stand, which Cozyla says is the "largest smart interactive hub in its category."