Despite Steve Jobs' dislike of styluses as pointing and writing devices for smartphones and tablets, a lot of people find the pointy sticks to be a necessity for accuracy. But there are still some ...

Before multitouch and capacitive displays, the stylus was used for touch input. Microsoft is hoping to bring back the stylus with a pen that can work with any display – even non-touchscreens – with a ...

The ESR Stylus Pen hopes to solve the expense issue of the Apple Pencil by offering a more affordable option with almost all the same features as Apple's version. However, since the iPad has evolved ...

A stylus that absorbs electricity for use on modern smartphones, tablets and other capacitive touchscreens. Also called a "touch pen," many people find using the stylus more comfortable than tapping ...

In 2025, the iPad remains the go-to canvas for digital artists, not just because of its portability, but because of how seamlessly it pairs with a stylus. Whether you’re sketching in one of the best ...

Forget the $2.5 billion Apple is demanding from Samsung in U.S. District Court. Forget the permanent injunctions the Cupertino, Calif.-based iPhone and iPad maker says it wants. The stakes are much ...

If you use a touchscreen tablet or computer on a regular basis, you’ll probably know how useful a stylus can be for projects that need any sort of precision. To make things work a little better ...

Is the pen as mighty as the touch? The Touch8 Smart Pen being shown here at CES 2013 is a stylus that works on non-touch screens, but it's not a pen without problems. Senior writer Seth Rosenblatt ...

Steve Jobs may hate the idea of using a stylus on his touchscreen devices, but the fact remains that some consumers simply prefer an intermediary accessory for interaction. Whether it’s too cold ...

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