Rufus Cuff is like a tablet on your wrist

The $279-pledge-price Rufus is big. It has a 3-inch wide touchscreen. It's not far off from what you would get if you just taped your smartphone to your wrist. It is designed with a band that lets you wear it either out on top of your wrist, or rotated under your wrist to make it a little more subtle. But people are going to notice, so be prepared for comments if you buy one.

Rufus Cuff works with both Android and iOS phones, which is nice. I tried to immerse myself in the specs, but I kept getting distracted by the aesthetics. It looks like a connected mini-tablet you just happen to wear on your wrist. It has a built-in mic and speaker. It even has a camera and Web browser. Apps are no problem, since it runs a full Android operating system. At some point, you might wonder why you would even bother to carry a separate smartphone, but you'll still need your phone to handle actual calls.

Microsoft Surface Book Hands On

The Microsoft Surface Book packs high-end components, including new Intel processors and optional Nvidia graphics, into a smart, slim body. Some components and most of the battery are hidden in the base, so the tablet half is lighter.

The high-resolution screen looks great, and the included stylus pen is excellent. That Microsoft would debut a new device, and not merely a fresh iteration of something it already released is notable. It effectively ends the argument that the company should, or would get out of hardware. You don’t go around building whole-cloth creations when you are undergoing a strategy retreat.