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Pornhub Returns to Australia for iOS Users With Age Verification
Pornhub is back in Australia for iOS users who completed age verification through Apple's new child safety features, reversing the March block under strict ID laws.
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Pornhub is back in Australia for iOS users who completed age verification through Apple's new child safety features, reversing the March block under strict ID laws.

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Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026 brings deep discounts on e-readers, laptops, smartwatches, and TVs. Our guide highlights the best savings, sorting options, and what’s worth your money.

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October Prime Day brings major discounts on MacBook Air, iPad, and Apple Watch models. Here’s everything on sale and how to save.
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The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition drops to $170 during October Prime Day, offering 32GB storage, wireless charging, and ad-free reading at a significant discount from its original $250 price.

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Two new PlayStation devices, model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, have surfaced in Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, fueling rumors of an OLED-upgraded Portal handheld running Android 15.

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Amazon has disabled Alexa voice commands for the 3.5mm aux input on select Echo speakers, though the physical port still works. Owners can still control audio via the app or Bluetooth.

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Anthropic opens its Claude for Startups program, offering qualifying early-stage companies a free year of Claude Team, $1,000 in API credits, and access to the Claude Marketplace to accelerate AI-powered product development.
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Benchmark leads $25M into Furientis, a startup building mass-produced, low-cost missile interceptors to address critical U.S. defense stockpile gaps.

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Mirror Particle emerges from stealth with a custom AI world model designed to predict human behavior and explain the motivations behind consumer actions. The San Francisco startup aims to replace guesswork with longitudinal, data-driven...

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JioHotstar expands into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Starzplay, offering Indian content to the region's large South Asian diaspora.

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Hark, the startup founded by Brett Adcock, today releases Hark Pro, a free AI personal assistant that automates computer tasks while prioritizing user privacy and transparency.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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Former President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional ceasefire offer, with the Wall Street Journal citing U.S. officials that he anticipates renewed military action after the midterms, while Saudi-led forces intercept Houthi projec...

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A US family of three traded their Florida bungalow for a $72,000 Spanish villa, lives on $1,216/month, and built a creative studio while redefining what success means beyond the corporate grind.

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PEBEC DG Princess Zahrah Audu defends Tinubu’s legacy amid biographical controversies, drawing historical parallels with Mandela and Rawlings while urging a nuanced assessment of his reform agenda and institutional impact.

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Nigerian banks confront tightening regulatory rules across Africa from Gambia local employment directives to Kenya corporate restructuring, prompting a strategic pivot toward compliance and local talent investment.

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Nigeria's growing diaspora leaves ageing parents without daily care, prompting experts to call for formal caregiver systems, community support, and policy reforms to bridge the gap left by migration.

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ECOWAS parliamentarians warn that shrinking land and water resources are fueling a security time bomb across West Africa, urging immediate legislative action to prevent climate-driven conflict and displacement.