My dream product for this kind of thing is a pen that is able to remember what to write on any paper. Like if you click it open it's a new "note" and it syncs to your computer/phone.
That said, special paper isn’t a huge ask, and it increases accuracy immensely. I worked for a company that used this tech years ago, and it was impressive not only for text, but marking up maps, collecting data from forms, etc.
I like the analog ability to toss paper all over my desk without worrying about damaging whatever I balance it on.
And I do like physical paper because you can split a stack and make “more screens”
I guess this is getting a bit niche. But it seems like these companies are already trying to play in a niche market segment…
Maybe I just need a camera to scan my notes or something, haha.