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• Gadgets

  Best iPad for Affinity (2026): Which iPad and Apple Pencil to Buy

  Which iPad and Apple Pencil to buy for the free Affinity for iPad: compatibility, which features need an M chip, Pencil Pro support and current US prices.

  Updated 4 November 2026

• AI Tools

  Best Google Jules Alternatives Before It Shuts Down (Dec 31, 2026)

  Google Jules goes read-only after 11 Nov and shuts on 31 Dec 2026. Here's how to export your data and which async coding agents can replace it.

  Updated 4 November 2026

• AI Tools

  OpenAI Prism Is Shutting Down: Best LaTeX Editor Alternatives

  OpenAI Prism shuts down on 1 January 2027 and deletes all data. How to export your LaTeX projects, what you lose, and the best alternatives.

  Updated 4 November 2026

• Gadgets

  Is My Power Bank Recalled? 2025–2026 Recall Checker + Safer Picks

  Check your power bank against official CPSC recalls (HAIARA W5 PRO, NEWDERY ZHX-PB22, Casely E33A), learn what to do, and how to choose a safer replacement.

  Updated 4 November 2026