A simple way to make sense of new tech

A new product can sound important before it is clear who it helps. Start with the job it does, then look for a real example of someone using it.

Ask four useful questions

What problem does it solve? Who has that problem? What does the product replace or improve? What tradeoff comes with using it? Those questions are more useful than a list of features by itself.

Try the smallest real task

If you can test the tool, give it one ordinary task you already understand. Notice the setup time, the quality of the result, and what still needs your attention. A useful product should make that task clearer or easier.