Not another “pen and stylus in one” thingamajig…that’s what you may be thinking right now. But, hear me out and keep reading. I promise you that you’ll see cool stuff going on in a little bit. So, obviously, we’re running a giveaway this week, with three POLAR Pens up for grabs. But what are Polar […]
Apple Gets Smart Pen Patent Granted
Apple just got another patent granted by the USPTO, this time for a smart pen that can be used to write on a surface and have the handwritten words directly recognized and displayed on a digital device. The pen is basically a stylus, but one thing that stands out is that it can be used […]
Apple Wins Patent for “iPen” Stylus
Who said the patent wars are waning? News is that Apple just got a patent for a stylus, which is of course being dubbed the “iPen” by some; and Apple being Apple, the hype around the iPen is that it is not just a stylus – it goes beyond drawing on a touch display. Maybe […]
Review: Hand Stylus
We’ve talked a lot lately about the Hand Stylus, which aims to be the world’s first fine-tip stylus. Does it live up to the hype? It’s time to put the Hand through its paces and find out.
The Search For the Perfect Stylus May Be Over
I’ve reviewed many a stylus, but have yet to find that perfect, magical accessory that perfectly mimics a pen or pencil. That’s because no one has cracked the stylus user holy grail: a fine-point tip. But an already-successful Kickstarter project could be the answer to my (and your) prayers.
Review: Cosmonaut Stylus
It’s probably the oddest stylus you’ve ever seen. At first glance, it seems to be a big, black crayon. In reality, the Cosmonaut is the stylus, reborn. Re-imagined from the ground up, it’s an effort to throw out all the rules and create something a whole lot smarter.
Review: Bamboo Stylus for iPad
Wacom’s Bamboo Stylus for iPad is a sleek, super stylish accessory that looks and feels great. But does it work?
Review: Targus Stylus for iPad
Despite Steve Jobs’ wishes for finger-only input devices, there are a number of tasks on your iPad or iPhone that are made considerably simpler with the use of a stylus. I’ve been using Targus’ acclaimed Stylus for iPad extensively (and almost exclusively) for the last week, and the verdict is positive.
The iPad For Creatives: Which Stylus Should I Use?
The iPad has evolved from a content consumption to a content creation device thanks to the robust amount of Apps available for creative users. Amazing works of art have been created with the iPad but many professionals question the usefulness of the device. While it won’t make you a Picasso or turn you in to […]
