The Jamjake Active Stylus offers tilt-sensing, palm rejection, rapid USB-C charging, and a clearly visible battery life indicator in a single, affordable package. It’s a low-cost alternative to the ...

Six years ago I wrote about the SonarPen, a $30 Apple Pencil alternative that plugged into the iPad’s headphone jack, using audio signals emitted from the port as a means to detect stylus pressure. It ...

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Sometimes, tapping around with your fingers just ...

Time to give your fingers a rest and get better control of your work with the best styluses for iPads. Touting new, improved functions and a range of price points, the world of digital pens goes well ...

The NovaPlus A8 Duo is a lightweight Apple Pencil clone, and is a nearly-flawless option for iPad-centric sketchers, note-takers, and more. NovaPlus is back with an improved version of its ...

One of the iPad’s under-appreciated features is the ability to use an active stylus for writing, drawing, marking up documents, and even as a navigational aid. Those who bought an iPad Pro are ...

Zagg Pro Stylus helps you take notes, sketch, swipe, mark documents and more on your iPad. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Zagg Pro Stylus has an active tip for writing and drawing, and also a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tablets like iPads are excellent sources of utility. They have a ton of unlocked potential — NASA went to the Moon with less and all that — ...

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 ...

I’ve owned an Apple Pencil since I bought the first iPad Pro a few years ago. There’s nothing to touch it when it comes to drawing and painting on the iPad, but I found I didn’t ever use it for that.