XPPen’s Magic Pro 13 Switches From Standalone Tablet to Desktop Pen Display

Drawing tablets can give artists plenty of freedom, at least until they need to be plugged into a computer. Standalone tablets solve that problem, but they don’t always fit into a desktop drawing setup. Awarded Yanko Design’s Best of IFA 2026, the XPPen Magic Pro 13 accommodates both, letting you sketch independently and then use the same minimalist device as a pen display when you’re back at your desk.

The design itself doesn’t make a big show of that flexibility. A pale back and silver-colored edges give it a restrained appearance, while the front leaves out the rows of shortcut buttons found on some drawing displays. At around 0.26 inches thick, it looks relatively unassuming, although its 1.44-pound weight is a reminder that a large digital sketchbook still needs some support.

Designer: XPPen

Of course, appearances only get you so far when most of your time is spent looking at the screen. The 12.95-inch LCD offers a 3096×2064 pixel resolution and refresh rates up to 120Hz. More interesting for drawing, however, is the nano-etched glass, which XPPen pairs with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint treatments to make the surface less reflective and more reminiscent of paper.

That promise of a familiar drawing experience also depends on what you’re holding. The included X4 Smart Chip Stylus supports 16,384 pressure levels and 60° tilt, allowing compatible brushes to respond to how you press and angle the pen. Customizable barrel buttons keep shortcuts nearby, while felt and plastic replacement nibs give you different contact materials to try against that textured drawing surface.

The tablet also has a physical control for switching off finger input, which is rather useful when your hand has nowhere else to rest. On the software side, Canvas handles quick sketches, while Shelf organizes reference material through tags and annotations. Supported apps can share the screen in resizable windows, so the picture you’re studying doesn’t have to disappear whenever you start drawing.

Connecting a computer changes the tablet’s job without changing the surface you’re drawing on. Its dedicated DP-IN USB-C port lets the Magic Pro 13 become a pen display for desktop software. The second USB-C port works in the other direction, sending the Android screen to an external monitor. They look alike, of course, but choosing the right connection makes quite a difference.

Inside, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor runs Android 16, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. A 10,200mAh battery supplies power away from the desk, with 45W charging available through either USB-C port. That leaves the other connection available for a display, rather than making you choose between finishing an illustration and charging the tablet partway through a drawing session.

The Magic Pro 13 is currently listed for US preorder at $899.99, with shipping estimated for November 13, 2026. It’s definitely a premium price tag, though you’re technically getting two devices in one. Plugging in a cable changes the display’s role, not the software handling your artwork.

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Can Apple’s First Foldable Survive? iPhone Duo Water Test

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Apple’s iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone that combines innovative technology with practical design, has undergone extensive testing to validate its IP68 certification. This certification ensures the device can withstand submersion in water up to 6 meters (approximately 19-20 feet) for 30 minutes. Engineered to resist water, dust, and splashes, the iPhone Duo is designed to […]

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Microsoft PowerPoint’s Copilot feature introduces interactive slides, a significant step forward in presentation design. Unlike traditional static slides, these interactive options allow users to incorporate elements like clickable timelines, filterable dashboards and comparison layouts, making content more engaging and functional. Mike Tholfsen demonstrates how features such as customizable prompts and pre-built design options simplify the […]

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Apple Watch Users Should Update Now: What’s Inside watchOS 27.2

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Crocs x BARK’s $100 Giant Clog Is Actually a Dog Bed

An orange Croc big enough for a dog to sleep inside is an excellent way to test your commitment to the brand. Crocs and BARK’s Snore Mode Dog Bed keeps the rounded toe, perforated upper, and heel strap, then enlarges the whole arrangement into pet furniture. I admire the willingness to let a shoe become the loudest object in the living room.

The broader Crocs x BARK collection addresses familiar needs: toys for play, a place to rest, and equipment for daily walks. Its particular appeal is giving those necessities a coordinated personality. Listed on BARK’s website, the range includes plush clogs, rubber fetch toys, collars, leashes, charms, wearable dog shoes, and that gloriously oversized bed. You don’t have to persuade your dog to wear footwear to participate.

Designer: Crocs™ and Bark

The bed is the centerpiece because its proportions do most of the storytelling. The shoe opening becomes the entrance, while the covered toe creates a partially enclosed area. BARK specifies polyurethane foam bolsters, a polyester cushion, and grip dots underneath. More usefully, the foam can be removed so the fabric base and pillow can go through the washing machine. That’s the detail I’d care about after the initial delight of owning a giant orange clog wears off.

Three included plush Jibbitz toys turn the customization idea into something the dog can join in with. Each contains a squeaker, so the decorations have a purpose beyond arranging a cute photograph. The bed comes in two sizes, with the larger measuring approximately 45.7 inches wide. Measure the available floor space before committing. A novelty shoe at that scale deserves the same planning as any other piece of furniture.

The plush toys make smaller, more accessible translations. The $15 Classic K9 Clog incorporates a T-shirt rope for tugging, two squeakers, crinkle material, and a treat pocket. Its familiar opening becomes somewhere to hide a reward. I like that adaptation because it gives the shape a job. The joke gets your attention; the pocket and rope provide reasons to keep playing.

Rock Your Socks turns the socks-and-Crocs combination into a multipart toy, with separate squeakers in the clog and sock. Lapdog Clogs offers two small plush shoes, while Step In It hides a squeaky poop-shaped toy beneath its outer layer. The humor isn’t sophisticated, but neither is it pretending to be. These are play objects whose construction allows for searching, pulling, and discovery.

For owners looking beyond stuffed toys, the collection includes the rubber Crocs N’ Roll Ball and Foam Flyer. The ball has a treat-holding feature and comes in three sizes. Despite its name, BARK lists the Flyer’s material as rubber, too. Both are $14. Choosing between plush and rubber should come down to the dog’s play style, rather than which version makes the most convincing miniature shoe.

The walking accessories are less theatrical, and arguably easier to justify. The leash uses rubber-coated nylon webbing, a neoprene-padded handle, and a twist-lock hook. The adjustable collar combines rubber and nylon, with a coated D-ring intended to reduce tag jingle. Those choices address handling and everyday irritation alongside the styling. Matching poop bag holders complete the set without asking anyone to carry an enormous orange bed outside.

Jibbitz compatibility connects the walking gear to the owner’s shoes. BARK sells five-piece charm packs for that purpose, explicitly labeling them as accessories, not toys. The wearable dog Crocs remain another option, with EVA foam bodies and adjustable straps, but fit matters more than coordination. BARK’s guide acknowledges that its three sizes won’t accommodate every paw. I’d happily choose the leash and skip the booties if needed.

One purchasing wrinkle deserves attention: the inspected product pages display a subscription-only purchase notice alongside cart controls. Check eligibility before building a matching shopping cart. My favorite aspect of the collection is its flexibility. A treat-filled clog can be enough. The giant bed is for the person who has measured the room and decided, with full awareness, that it needs more shoe.

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Lenovo’s Color Ink Tablet Switches Its LCD From Full Color to Black and White

“Color Ink” sounds like something you’d find in an e-book reader, but Lenovo’s newly announced tablet takes a different route. The Xiaoxin 10.1 Color Ink Soft Light Edition uses an LCD, pairing an anti-glare surface with three viewing modes. The idea is to let the same screen move between animated lessons, illustrated books, and plain text without asking everything to look equally colorful.

That starts at the surface, where a nearby lamp or bright window can compete with whatever you’re trying to read. Lenovo’s AG anti-glare treatment is intended to reduce that interference rather than simply change the picture’s colors. That’s no small matter, since turning a page gray doesn’t stop a reflection from landing across it.

Designer: Lenovo

The software handles the character of the page. Original Color mode is aimed at animation and drawing, while Color Paper mode gives illustrated stories and science books a more muted palette. Finally, Ink Paper mode removes the color for text-only content. Instead of committing the whole device to one appearance, Lenovo lets readers choose how much color belongs in front of them. This strategy is similar to TCL’s NXTPAPER technology, though TCL has started to migrate from LCD to OLED.

The 10.1-inch panel packs 2136×1280 pixels, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a typical brightness of 500 nits. Those are familiar tablet specifications, suited to content that moves as well as pages that stay put. Scrolling through a comic or watching an animated explanation doesn’t require leaving behind the same device you were using for a full chapter of text.

The optional learning bundle brings a more physical answer to the same tabletop routine. Its protective case has a large rear ring that serves as a stand, keeping the screen upright while a child follows a lesson. A recessed slot along the front stores the included pen, a useful bit of housekeeping for an accessory that’s otherwise easy to leave somewhere else.

Lenovo’s Tianjiao Academy gives that setup its educational purpose, with learning resources and AI tools for spoken practice, homework explanations, encyclopedia questions, and turning doodles into pictures. Parents can manage time, applications, and content, including remotely. Those controls concern how the tablet is used, not what its screen looks like, a practical complement to display modes that don’t remove the temptations of apps.

The rest of the hardware is familiar tablet territory: a MediaTek Helio G300 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. There’s a 7,060mAh battery and, pleasantly, a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired listening. Blue and gray finishes keep the tablet itself relatively restrained, leaving the chunkier case and pen to give the learning bundle its more playful identity.

Sales are scheduled to start in China on October 30, 2026, with pricing and US availability unannounced. Lenovo also notes that some learning resources and AI functions require payment, while the case and pen aren’t standard accessories. The screen can change its appearance, but the cost of building that little learning station still needs a closer look.

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