Rock Paper Pencil by Astropad

iPad Accessories

Astropad has released the Rock Paper Pencil kit, designed to make the Apple Pencil feel like writing on actual paper. The kit includes a removable NanoCling screen protector with a microscopic texture and a durable 1mm solid stainless steel replacement tip.

Supporting Articles

• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Air and Rock Paper Pencil From Astropad

Portable Monitors (Various Models)

Computer Peripherals

A variety of portable monitors are hitting the market, ranging from budget-friendly options like the Arzopa Z1FC and InnoView to high-end professional displays like the 4K OLED Viewsonic VX1655 and the unusually large 27-inch Asus ZenScreen MB27ACF.

Supporting Articles

• Best portable monitors 2026: Displays that go with you

GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, and Luna)

AI Software

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6 in limited preview, introducing a three-tier model suite: Sol (flagship), Terra (medium-tier for high-volume work), and Luna (fast and affordable). The new models emphasize long-horizon agentic AI tasks and specialized capabilities in coding, cybersecurity, and biology.

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• OpenAI Drops GPT-5.6 Hours After Trump Regulatory Clash

Meta Quest 3S

Virtual Reality

The Meta Quest 3S is a more affordable, wireless VR headset compared to the Quest 3. While it features lower-resolution displays and a shallower field-of-view, it retains the same CPU and RAM as the premium model.

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• Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day

ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5

Laptops

Lenovo has globally released the 16-inch ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5. Notable technical specs include the new Intel Panther Lake processors, support for PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, and the inclusion of user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM.

Supporting Articles

• Lenovo releases new 16-ich ThinkPad globally with LPCAMM2 RAM and Intel Panther Lake

Smart Bike Upgrades

Cycling Tech

Several new smart accessories for cyclists have emerged, including the SOOCOO S50+ dual-lens action camera for accident evidence, the Unit 1 FARO smart helmet with automatic brake detection, and the Seatylock hybrid saddle/lock.

Supporting Articles

• 10 Smart Bike Upgrades for a Safer, Smoother Ride

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