Hall effect sticks have been around since the 1980's. Definitely not new tech. The reticence to adopt probably comes primarily from avoidance of higher initial

Hall effect sticks have been around since the 1980's. Definitely not new tech. The reticence to adopt probably comes primarily from avoidance of higher initial costs, and the desire for planned obsolescence. Paying a premium for more reliable electronics more often than not translates to less profits in the long run.