There’s a strange thrill in peeling off transfer paper, revealing a mug you just designed. Even if you accidentally affixed the paper the wrong way and all of the letters are backwards. Or if ...

The Cricut EasyPress truly is a mini press measuring only 7.8 x 6.3 x 3.6 inches. It’s a pocket-sized heat press that is designed to help you get precise and premium results for iron-on projects.

There's no Bluetooth phone connection for saved projects like the Cricut Easy Press 3; in fact, you need to connect the USB port to a computer and use Cricut's desktop app for software updates.

Cricut EasyPress 2: available at Amazon This machine is larger than the Mini but has a wider range of possible crafts. While most often used for T-shirts, it also works well for totes and decorations.

While CNET's Russell Holly was busy reviewing the Cricut Hat Press and the Bright 360 lamps, I spent time with the company's update to its EasyPress lineup, the EasyPress 3 heat press machine.

And Cricut has made things smarter. The latest version of its heat press, the EasyPress 3, comes with Bluetooth and an app to connect it to your phone so you can get advice and help as you create ...