A new Microsoft patent provides a look at how touch capabilities could be added to the Surface Pen's retention clip. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

What is the best Microsoft Surface pen? Microsoft’s Surface tablets, computers and detachables are excellent tools for creative workers or someone who prefers a lightweight device for on-the-go ...

A new patent awarded to Microsoft on Thursday, February 15, describes an updated Surface Pen packing a U-shaped touch-sensitive retention clip. Its main purpose is to emulate the scroll wheel found on ...

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When Microsoft released the new Surface Pro earlier this summer, it also made a new and improved Surface Pen available. But should people who use older Surface PCs, or who have last-gen Surface Pens ...

A new Surface Pro just wouldn't be the same without improvements to its companion pen, and Microsoft is going all-out with the upgrades this time around. It's introducing a new Surface Pen that it ...