Have you used a stylus lately? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced Sudden Stylus Separation Syndrome – a sudden panic caused by worry that you’ve lost your stylus. It’s not like any old ...

For many years just about every portable device came with a stylus. Whether it was the revolutionary Eo Slate with its PenPoint OS, the doomed Apple Newton, the very successful PalmPilot, or ...

You may not realize it, but the modern stylus is a bit of a mess. The main problem is lack of standardization. Think about it. You can use a mouse, or keyboard, or monitor with most systems — whether ...

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 ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.