The race to put powerful reading devices in your pocket just got more competitive. Boox has opened pre-orders for the Picco, an ultra-compact e-reader that's proving tiny screens are having a major moment in consumer tech.

As portable devices continue to shrink without sacrificing functionality, the Picco represents a growing trend of makers betting that readers want something genuinely pocketable—not just another full-size tablet with a smaller price tag. The form factor is clearly resonating with early adopters looking for distraction-free reading on the go. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Big tech companies are listening to what consumers actually want: devices that do one thing brilliantly and fit in your pocket.