Enter the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil, now on a sweet deal for $80 ... friend mistaking it for a chew toy (which has happened in my case). KnowTechie is supported by its audience, so if you buy something ...

Accessory maker ESR this week introduced the Geo Digital Pencil, a low-cost Apple Pencil alternative that ... ESR has also introduced a case designed for the iPhone 16 models with Camera Control ...

This is built directly into the side of the pencil, so you can't lose a cap, as was once the case with early Apple models. According to ESR, a full charge is possible within 30 minutes.