Installation view, Ruth Asawa: Doing Is Living, David Zwirner, Hong Kong, November 19, 2024 to February 22, 2025. All artworks 2024 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Images courtesy of David Zwirner, shared with permissionDoing Is Living Highlights Five Decades of Ruth Asawas Biomorphic Wire SculpturesJanuary 7, 2025ArtHistoryKate MothesIn the wake of World War II panic and paranoia, the U.S. government feared that Japanese Americans would commit acts of sabotage against the nation. Along with some 120,000 Japanese Americans living in the western part of the country, Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) and her familyseparated from their father, who was sent to a camp in New Mexicowere uprooted in 1942 and sent to another internment camp hastily organized at the Santa Anita race track in Arcadia, California. There, Asawa and her siblings lived in two horse stalls for five months.Since Asawa no longer had to work on the farm, she began to fill her days by drawing. Among the detainees were animators from the Walt Disney Studios, who taught art in the grandstands of the race track, says the artists estate. In September, the Asawa family was sent by train to an incarceration camp in Rohwer, Arkansas, where Ruth continued to spend most of her free time painting and drawing. This creative practice would shape the rest of her life.Untitled (S.081, Hanging Four Interlocking Cones) (c. 1960-1965)At David Zwirner in Hong Kong, a new exhibition titled Doing Is Living celebrates Asawas renowned wire sculptures (previously) and intimate works on paper. The show marks the first solo presentation of her work in Greater China, focusing on the artists connection with the natural world.I study nature and a lot of these forms come from observing plants, Asawa said in a 1995 interview. I really look at nature, and I just do it as I see it. I draw something on paper. And then I am able to take a wire line and go into the air and define the air without stealing it from anyone.Asawa began developing her wire sculptures in the 1940s while a student at Black Mountain College. An experimental liberal arts school nestled in the hills of rural North Carolina, the college was a progressive program designed to shape young people into well-rounded individuals who could think critically as they proceeded into society.The school centered democratic processes, placing the responsibility for education with the students themselves, who often weighed in on admissions and new faculty selections. Students were expected to contribute to everyday operations by working on the farm, cooking in the kitchen, and constructing school buildings and furniture as needed.Asawa enrolled at BMC in 1946 and spent three years there. Teachers there were practicing artists, she said. There was no separation between studying, performing the daily chores, and relating to many art forms. She counted painter Josef Albers, inventor Buckminster Fuller, mathematician Max Dehnand many othersamong lifelong influences. Through them, I came to understand the total commitment required if one must be an artist, she added.Installation viewFor Asawa, her time atBlack Mountain was so transformative because its culture gaveherthe right to do anything shewanted to do, says her estate, adding:For the first time, she was expected to have an opinion. She encountered teachers who gave her the freedom and responsibility to fail or succeed as only she could, as a unique individual. She lived amongstrong, creativewomenTrude Guermonprez, Anni Albers, and Marguerite Wildenhain, to name a fewwho lived asworking artists. Black Mountain Collegegave her the courage to become an artist and the creed by which she would live the rest of her life.In late 1949, after her time at the college, Asawa moved to San Francisco with Albert Lanier, whom she soon married. In the 1950s, prestigious exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial and a show at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art introduced her work to a growing audience. Asawa was also passionate about education, and she became the driving force behind the creation of the San Francisco School of the Arts.When she began working with wire, Asawa experimented with relatively conventional basket designs before moving into biomorphic, abstract works that could be strung from the ceiling. She learned a crochet technique in Toluca, Mexico, where she visited Josef Albers in 1947 while he was on sabbatical. Untitled (S.210, Hanging Single-Section, Reversible Open-Window Form) (1959) Many of her works incorporate nested, membrane-like form-within-a-form layers in which elements appear to fold in on themselves or turn inside-out. Asawa later remarked, What I was excited by was that I could make a shape that was inside and outside at the same time.Doing Is Living highlights intricate, ethereal pieces that merge elements of textile and sculpture. Delicate and airy, her compositions range from elaborate multi-lobed compositions to small spheres and billowing conical forms that require extreme technical dexterity to achieve, the gallery says. Highlights also include her heavier tied-wire pieces, which she began making in 1962, which showcase branch-like organic forms and biological phenomena. After having been gifted a desert plant whose branches split exponentially as they grew, Asawa quickly became frustrated by her attempts to replicate its structure in two dimensions, the gallery says. Instead, she utilized industrial wire as a means of mimicking the form through sculpture and, in doing so, studying its shape. Asawa was fascinated by the permeability of the sculptures and the viewers ability to look through them, like seeing the sky between tree branches.Relentlessly experimental across a variety of mediums, Asawa moved effortlessly between abstract and figurative registers in both two and three dimensions, the gallery says. The work in this show spans five decades and exemplifies the range of media and techniques she employed in her career.Doing Is Living continues through February 22. Learn more about the exhibition on David Zwirners website, and dive further into Asawas work and biography on her estates website.Untitled (S.862, Wall-Mounted Tied-Wire, Open-Center, Five-Pointed Star with Five Branches) (c. 1969)Installation viewUntitled (S.524, Hanging Miniature Single Section, Reversible Six Columns of Open Windows) (c. 1980-1989)Installation viewNext article

Westminster has announced the creation of a new scheme to deliver targeted support in boosting cyber security skills and enhancing defences for small businesses, with 30 projects in England and Northern Ireland set to receive a share of a 1.9m fund set up by the government and private sector partners.These projects, which support the governments wider Plan for Change, were initially announced in September 2024. Delivered through organisations such as schools and universities, community groups, and businesses, they are designed to tap into individual communities to support local security needs, whether those be providing training for schoolchildren, or supporting security apprentices or local professionals.Some of the programmes and projects in scope are already working to upskill small business owners and workers, unlock new avenues for communities to explore security careers, support neurodiverse individuals in pursuing security careers, and helping women and girls protect themselves from online harassment and abuse.The government said the UKs security sector was already contributing almost 12bn to the UK economy, but that the increasing number of threats people face online means demand for cyber services and professionals is set to grow even more. It hopes that by funding these projects, it can start to prepare to meet that demand.We live more and more of our lives online - whether thats for our weekly shopping, banking, browsing the web to book a holiday, or simply staying in touch with our loved ones, said cyber security minister Feryal Clark.But our growing digital economy is also worth billions to the economy. Thats why having strong defences in place is more important than ever and as part of our Plan for Change to grow our economy, we also need to protect it.Attempts to disrupt the technologies and services we rely on daily continue to grow, so were leaving no stone un-turned to make sure our communities have the skills to rise to the challenge, added Clark.National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) director for national resilience and future technology, Jonathan Ellison added: These projects will help enhance the UK's cyber resilience by empowering local communities with the skills and support needed to combat growing digital threats.By upskilling small businesses and individuals, investing in workforce development and encouraging neurodiverse talent, government and industry partners are fostering robust and diverse cyber communities for the future.This is vital for protecting our digital economy, creating new opportunities for secure innovation and helping make the UK the safest place to live and work online, he said.In tandem with the wider skills programme, the government and NCSC-backed Cyber Explorers Cup competition for 11 to 14 year-olds also launches its second round today, following the success of last years contest in which 680 students participated.The contest is designed to encourage young people to consider a future career in the cyber security profession and is run under the auspices of the Cyber Explorers programme, a free, interactive learning platform that aims to build fundamental digital skills around critical areas such as online safety.Competitors from across the UK will be invited to take part in a series of capture-the-flag cyber security challenges, solving puzzles and improving their security knowledge. Eligible students will need to complete a minimum of three missions on the Cyber Explorers platform first, and will receive both a certificate of achievement and access to career days and mentoring from security pros.The government said these steps showed it was delivering on its Plan for Change to kickstart the new year, ensuring the UK can meet long-term demand for security professionals and deliver new jobs to boost economic growth.Read more about security skills and careersThe UK government invites representatives from around the world to a summit to discuss how to address the global IT security skills gap.Young people from across the UK have a chance to represent the country in international competitions and advance their future careers in cyber security.Research from ISC2 finds global cyber workforce needs additional 4.8 million people to fully secure businesses.

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Samsung Micro LED TV at CES 2025 Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off today, and we've already seen someimpressive tech. From phone chargers and headphones to gaming laptops and office desktops, brands are unveiling new, innovative features, machine-learning integration, and a host of hardware and software updates across the board.Read more:The best CES 2025 tech you can buy right nowOur favorite TV brands are no exception. Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL have all announced additions to their 2025 line-ups, with new models boasting updated OLED and QD-Mini LED panels, enhanced picture and audio processing, and in one case, total wireless power and connectivity. While there's plenty more to come as CES unfolds, we've rounded up our top picks from what we've seen up-close and personal on the show floor.1. LG G5Best overall TV at CES 2025 Kerry Wan/ZDNETLG has been the king of OLED TVs for some time now, and this year's unveiling of the G5 OLED at CES aims to keep it on the throne.Along with an improved OLED panel for signature picture quality, it uses LG's Brightness Booster Ultimate and LG's Filmmaker Mode with ambient light compensation, which monitors your living room or home theater's lighting and adjusts your TV's brightness accordingly. And console gamers will love the 165Hz refresh rate and support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR.Read more:Two flagship LG OLED TVs released at CES 2025: Specs, best new features, and moreWhile an official release date and price haven't been confirmed, we expect the new G5 OLED to be priced similarly to the current G4, which retails for $2,800 for the 65-inch version.2. TCL QM6KRunner-up best TV at CES 2025 Kerry Wan/ZDNETTCL has started to cement itself as a serious competitor for bigger TV brands like Samsung and Sony, and the new QM6K is a good reason to switch brands if you haven't already. With screen sizes from 65 to 98 inches, you'll be able to find a screen that fits your home theater perfectly.Also: TCL won the opening of CES 2025 with a great new TV you can actually preorderAnd the new QD-Mini LED panel gives you color accuracy, detailing, and contrast almost on-par with flagship OLED models. It also sports a 144Hz refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync VRR. And unlike its competitors, you can actually preorder the QM6K right now at TCL's website.3. Samsung S95FBest OLED TV at CES 2025 Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung's newest version of its flagship OLED, the S95F, was unveiled at CES 2025 and Samsung calls it the "world's brightest" OLED TV. Along with an improved OLED panel for better brightness, color accuracy, and detailing, the S95F features a 165Hz refresh rate that's perfect for console gamers, a glare-free screen, and an updated, AI-assisted processor for faster loading of your apps and better picture and audio processing.Also:Every Samsung TV announced at CES 20254. Displace BasicBest innovative TV at CES 2025 June Wan/ZDNETDisplace is a TV startup that aims to shake up the market with what it's billing as the world's first truly wireless TV. The Displace Basic is available in 27- and 55-inch screen sizes, making it perfect as a main screen in your home theater or a secondary TV in your office or bedroom.With its innovative mounting system, you don't need specialized tools or a dedicated TV mounting plate to put the Displace Basic pretty much wherever you'd like. An internal battery and Bluetooth connectivity mean you don't even need to plug the TV into the wall to get it to work or physically connect your playback devices to enjoy music, videos, and photo slide shows.If you're intrigued by the Displace Basic, the Pro version is available in the same screen sizes and also comes bundled with a soundbar that doubles as an extra battery.Read more:Displace's truly wireless 4K TV is getting a soundbar that doubles as extra battery life5. Hisense 116UXBest 100-inch TV of CES 2025 HisenseLike TCL, Hisense is trying to leave their "budget brand" reputation behind, and it's doing so with not only incredible models like the Hisense U8N, but with truly cinema-sized screens like its newly unveiled Hisense 116UX.With an impressive 116-inch screen, the 116UX uses thousands of RGB optical lenses for not only color accuracy but also local dimming to give you the best picture possible in a 100+ inch television. And with a peak brightness of 10,000 nits, you'll never have to worry about harsh ambient or overhead light ruining your viewing experience. It also integrates a 6.2.2CH speaker system, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision IQ for room-filling sound and enhanced contrast.Read more:Hisense's 116-inch TriChroma LED TV promises widest color gamut ever in a Mini LED display What is CES? The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a yearly tech trade show and expo held in Las Vegas. Brands across all areas of tech from laptops and smartphones to TVs and earbuds take the opportunity to announce upcoming product releases as well as innovative concepts for the speculative future of tech. Show more When is CES 2025? CES 2025 is open from Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 11; members of the press were invited a few days ahead of the event for dedicated panels and Q&A sessions. Show more Is it worth preordering CES TVs? It can be. If you've been looking to upgrade your TV anyway, a preorder is a good way to get a bigger screen, more features, or premium tech like OLED panels at locked-in prices if brands and retailers offer a preorder price guarantee. But being an early adopter can have its downsides, since software and hardware upgrades may have unforeseen issues when put into real-world use. It will take time to roll out firmware patches or for you to box the TV back up to return for a refund or exchange.If you've bought a smart TV within the last five years, you can still get quite a bit more time out of your current setup if you make sure to stay on top of firmware and security updates. And with such a recent purchase, newly announced TVs may not have enough new or innovative features that you'll need or want to use. Unless you're a die-hard cinephile who agonizes over color accuracy percentages, refresh rates and latency times, and borderline incomprehensible technical specs of different OLED substrates and bulb combinations, you're not likely to get much more out of a simple picture processing algorithm refresh or bump in hertz as what you're already using. Show more CES 2025

With the new QM6K TV, TCL brings its unique Mini LED technology at an aggressive price for a premium entry-level TV. And in a rarity for CES, it's immediately available to preorder.

A person has a conversation with a Humanoid Robot from AI Life, on display at the Consumer ... [+] Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesYesterday brought an announcement from Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) that they have a line of sight to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In this announcement, Sam Altman noted that, in 2025, we may start to see AI agents join the workforce. As a business leader, you may be wondering what this frenetic pace of AI innovation means for your business. One place to start is to ask - is my organization AI Native?AI Adoption Best Practices - Past and PresentBefore the recent arrivals of Generative AI and Large Language Models, adopting AI in an organization focused on finding an important business problem that AI can assist with, building or leveraging an AI model for this problem, and iterative improvement of the solution. While this remains a good goal, the ubiquity of productivity improvement AIs in the last few years has created another adoption opportunity - leveraging AI in the everyday operations of your business and work.AnalogiesTo understand what it means to be AI Native, consider other examples. Depending on what your business does, it is still safe to say that in this day, many businesses are phone native and internet native.Your employees know how to use phones and the internet as needed to do their jobs as effectively as possible.You have some rules on proper usage of these technologies (such as not putting company private data on the internet), provide some tools for all employees to use, and rely on employee selection for other tools.You assume that an employee knows how to use these tools and how to be productive with them.Imagine your business for a day without these tools. How much less productive would you be?What Does AI Native Mean?Armed with these analogies, we can start to define AI Native. I consider an AI Native organization to be one where AI exists seamlessly at every level and aspect of the business, with humans using AI tools to accelerate, offload and automate any part of the business for which the tools generate value. Much like phones and the internet, humans will decide when and how to use AI, and will understand enough about the tools to decide what to do and how to do it.MORE FOR YOULevels Of AI NativeAs you begin to consider either introducing or expanding your AI footprint, consider the following levels to assess where you are and where you can go in each part of your business.Level 0: Employees do not use AI anywhere.Level 1: Employees do the work with various tools, and manually consult an AI (such as ChatGPT) to get answers or learn how to do things.Level 2: AI does some of the steps of a workflow autonomously, in collaboration with humans.Level 3: AI does end-to-end workflows autonomously, with oversight by humans.Getting StartedThe key is to understand what workflows exist in your business, how much automation with AI can help, what level of AI-Native each section of your business is at, and how to work with your teams to brainstorm what the next level of AI Native means to them.It is also worth noting that becoming AI Native will be as much of a cultural shift in a business as remote work, cell phones, or the internet were. Employees will need support on how to be successful with AI, how to measure success, and how do operate safely and ethically. Also given the sheer volume of new AI technologies and the pace at which new AI technologies develop, just helping your employees know what is out there can help drive effective adoption.It will be a continual and iterative journey, but getting started will help your business reap the benefits of AGI or whatever else comes our way.

Update, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025: With details on the Galaxy S25 pricing and implications for the S25 Ultra.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesSamsung will host its latest Galaxy Unpacked launch event later this month, and the Samsung community will get it first look at the presumptively named Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. When can they expect to see the new handsets, when will pre-orders open and when will the new OneUI-powered Android flagships reach them?When Will The Galaxy S25 Ultra Be Announced?It is widely assumed that Samsung will host the Galaxy Unpacked event on Jan. 22. This date was first mooted through leaked promotional images of an Italian launch event. The photos (which have since been taken offline), included the date of Jan. 22, 2025.Since then, various tipsters have pushed the Jan. 22 date. While some have highlighted Jan. 23 instead, a careful look at the timezones of all the reports points to a morning time slot on the West Coast of America on the 22nd.Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked DatesUpdate: Monday Jan 6.MORE FOR YOUSamsung has sent out invites to its next launch event as the doors open to its pavillion at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The South Korean company has confirmed the next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will take place on January 22 in San Jose, CA.The event will see the next generation of Galaxy AI, which Samsung says will be a "more natural and intuitive Galaxy AI that will "change the way Galaxy users interact with the world."As part of the invite, Samsung has also confirmed the event will be streamed through the Samsung Newsroom, the main Samsung website, and Samsungs YouTube page. Galaxy Unpacked will start at 1300 Eastern / 1000 Pacific.Attendees walk past the logo of Samsung Galaxy during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul on ... [+] July 26, 2023. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)AFP via Getty ImagesHow Much Will The Galaxy S25 Ultra Cost?Update, Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025: Alongside the launch, pre-order and availability dates, one of the key pieces of information for consumers will be the cost of all the Galaxy S25 family, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The first pricing points are coming through as Samsung updates retailers and networks to the final packages.Android beat reporter Ishan Agarwal details the latest potential price for the Galaxy S25 512 GB model 1,079.The closest model to this S25 in the current range is probably the Samsung Galaxy S24, with its 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. That was priced at 960 when launched in January 2024. With every model in the Galaxy S24 family expected to ship with a minimum of 12 GB of RAM, you can see that the S25 comes in at 90 more than last year, but with more memory and storage.Will the Galaxy S5+ and S25 Ultra models come with a small price bump alongside a storage and memory bump? That remains to be seenespecially as most of the S24+ and S24 Ultra models already shipped with 12/512 optionsbut this S25 pricing suggests the Ultras 12/512 option will be in the same ballpark as 2024s 1,570.Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Unpacked 2024, London, United Kingdom EWAN SPENCEWhen Will Pre-Orders For The Galaxy S25 Ultra OpenIn previous years, the pre-order window for the new Galaxy S handsets has opened at the end of the event, allowing those watching the livestream to sign up immediately. The current information is that pre-orders will launch two days after the event, on Friday, Jan. 24, and remain open until Tuesday, Feb. 4.If Samsung follows the same pattern as in previous years, the pre-order window will have several offers to encourage consumers to sign up. These have included discounts on accessories (including the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds), a bump up to the next storage level and web-exclusive colors only available through Samsungs website.When Will The Galaxy S25 Ultra Go On Sale?Following the pre-order window, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, along with the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 7. This sticks with Samsungs traditional two-week gap from the opening of pre-orders to the handsets going on sale in various regions around the world.It remains to be seen if we will see any new features, or even the early tease of the fourth Galaxy S25, the Special Edition.Now read more about the features that will help sell the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" If your child is begging you to get them the Apple Watch Ultra thats wrapped around your wrist right now, Pinwheel has unveiled a kid-friendly smartwatch that costs $160, giving you and your wallet some peace of mind.Pinwheel, a company that sells smartphones that teach kids to use them responsibly with parental guidance, revealed the new smartwatch for kids at Pepcom during CES 2025 on Monday, showing off safety features that would please parents interested in buying the product. According to Engadget, kids have the ability to use the watch as a standalone device to make calls, send text messages, play preinstalled games (including a puzzle game resembling Tetris), and talk to a kid-friendly chatbot dubbed PinwheelGPT. The company said that kids can ask the AI chatbot any question they want, and itll respond to them in an age-appropriate manner. However, it wont respond to inappropriate questions, prompting them to talk to a trusted adult about such topics instead.Recommended VideosLike its smartphones, Pinwheels kid-friendly smartwatch has strong parental controls. Parents can remotely monitor text messages and call history, turn off certain features for each individual contact on their childs list, use GPS tracking to monitor their childs whereabouts through notifications telling them when they arrive and/or leave a saved location, and vet every contact their kid adds to their contact list until theyre 14. They can also monitor conversations their kid has had with PinwheelGPT, even after those chats have been deleted.PinwheelThe watch also has a camera built on the side so that kids can conduct video chats with their friends and family. Unfortunately, Pinwheel said they wont be able to use the camera until later this year.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe Pinwheel watch for kids costs $160 plus an additional $15 a month with a mobile plan. Parents interested in buying the watch for their child instead of the Apple Watch Ultra or any other Apple Watch model, for that matter can join the waitlist on the Pinwheel website.Editors Recommendations

While we could never suggest drinking as one of our tips and tricks in real life, there's no harm in brewing a pale ale or two in Stardew Valley if you're looking for a cold drink or valuable item to sell. Plus, depending on who you are pining over, pale ale also makes a great gift for certain villagers. If you're not a master brewer yet, there's no need to turn to mods because we will show you the exact recipe for pale ale in Stardew Valley.Recommended VideosDifficultyEasyDuration20 minutesConcernedApeIf you're unfamiliar with the brewing process, that's fine because Stardew Valley simplifies it to an incredibly easy formula. All you need is a keg and some hops.Step 1: Making a keg requires you to be at least at farming level 8 to learn the recipe. Once you're there, you can craft it with the following materials:30 wood1 copper bar1 iron bar1 oak resinStep 2: Hops will need to be purchased at Pierre's General store. Look for the Hops Starter item they sell for 60g and grab as many as you want to brew.Plant the seeds and wait for your hops to grow.RelatedStep 3: Place your hops into the keg and wait for around a day and a half them to turn into pale ale.Step 4: If you want to age your ale to increase its value, you can then put it into a cask to increase its quality from normal all the way to iridium if you leave it for 34 days total.If you're not looking to sell it, there's not much point in actually drinking your pale ale. All it does is give your character the "tipsy" status that reduces your speed by 1.Editors Recommendations

Digital TrendsOne of the best parts of owning an iPad is being able to use the Apple Pencil. More than your average stylus, this first-party accessory allows you to take notes, draw, and highlight, but thats merely scratching the surface. The Apple Pencil can completely change the way you interact with iPadOS, and right now, the first-gen model is on sale for 30% off its sticker price! When you purchase the Apple Pencil (1st Gen), youll only pay $70, when normally, this digital writing tool sells for $100.Precision and performance are front and center with the first-gen Apple Pencil, providing a lag-free touchscreen experience thats hard to walk away from. Thanks to advanced pressure and tilt sensitivity, youll be able to vary shading and line weight as you would on a regular piece of paper. On a full charge, you can expect up to 12 hours of battery life from the first-gen Pencil, along with quick recharge times. It works with pretty much any iPad model you can think of, too! Should you own a newer iPad with USB-C instead of Lightning, just use the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter that comes in the box.The Apple Pencil (1st Gen) is portable and lightweight, too, so you wont have to worry about it taking up too much space in your backpack or tablet case. And thanks to palm rejection, theres no need to fret over where you decide to rest your non-dominant hand while youre notating or daydream-doodling!RelatedWere not sure how long this $30 discount is going to stick around, but if youve been looking for top sales on iPad accessories, this one is definitely worth considering. Purchase the Apple Pencil (1st Gen) and pay only $70 while this deal is still in effect. You should also check out our roundups of the best iPad deals, best tablet deals, and best Apple deals. Apple Pencil dealsWe reviewed the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) a few years ago. While its more expensive than the first-gen model, it might be worth a look if youre into magnetic charging (the newest Apple Pencil magnetizes directly to your iPad).Editors Recommendations