I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Commentary: Google, Microsoft and Apple all pitch high-end tablets as multifunctional laptop replacements, then charge a hefty premium for the extra parts needed to match the hype. Dan Ackerman leads ...

Android app are still awkward on Chrome OS No headphone jack or SD card reader Pixel Slate Keyboard underwhelms in your lap Expensive If the Pixelbook demonstrated Google could make a compelling ...

A week with Google's new tablet shows me what I miss most... and what I've taken for granted. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and ...

Google first announced the new Pixel Slate tablet early last month during its big Pixel 3 press conference in New York City. At the time, the Pixel Slate looked like a great addition to Google’s ...

Google's Pixel Slate and Apple's 2018 iPad Pro are radically different takes on the tablet. Over the long haul, one prevails. Review backgrounder: I've used both the 12.3-inch Pixel Slate with ...