reMarkable Shrinks Its E Ink Slate With New Pocket Sized Paper Pro Move
reMarkable is shifting its strategy away from its larger e ink tablets with the introduction of the Paper Pro Move. This new device features a much smaller 7.3 inch display, designed to be the same size as a traditional reporter’s notepad. The core idea is to provide a highly portable e ink device for writing and editing while on the go, which is the inspiration behind its name.
However, this new form factor comes with a significant compromise. Unlike its bigger siblings, the Paper Pro Move does not support a companion keyboard. The only method for writing and editing typed text is by using the device’s on screen keyboard. Early impressions from Engadget’s Daniel Cooper suggest there is a lot to like about the new slate, but it represents a very different product compared to previous reMarkable Paper devices.
The Paper Pro Move is available for order now, priced at 449 dollars, which includes the stylus. For comparison, the article wryly notes that a paper notepad costs about a buck fifty and is also not compatible with keyboards.
In other tech news, Dolby has announced Dolby Vision 2, a new standard aiming to push picture quality beyond current HDR capabilities. The new technology includes features like Content Intelligence, which uses AI to adapt the TV’s picture to the content being watched. Precision Black aims to improve visibility in dark scenes, while Light Sense adjusts the picture based on ambient room lighting. Hisense TVs will be the first to receive the new Dolby Vision 2 technology.
Eufy is attempting to solve a major limitation of robot vacuums with its MarsWalker accessory. This device is designed to carry compatible Eufy robovacs between different floors of a home, using a track drive system and control arms to grip each step securely. The MarsWalker will only work with specific Eufy models and not with vacuums from other brands. Eufy also unveiled a new high end vacuum model that includes an aromatherapy module, priced at 1600 dollars.
In a long awaited development, Instagram has finally launched a dedicated app for the iPad, fifteen years after the service first launched. The new app takes advantage of the larger screen, displaying Reels comments next to the video and showing the DM inbox alongside active chats. The move is surprising given that Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated in 2023 that the iPad audience was not big enough to prioritize building an app for it.
Finally, LEGO has revealed its largest and most expensive set ever, the Star Wars Ultimate Death Star. The massive set contains over 9000 pieces and will cost 1000 dollars. It includes 38 minifigures, such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine, and even features a humorous addition of a stormtrooper minifigure in a hot tub, a reference to a popular video game meme.
