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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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October Prime Day 2026 Top Tech Deals: Kindle, MacBook & Smartwatch Savings
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 Apple Deals: MacBook Air, iPad and Watch Discounts
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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Amazon's Last-Gen Kindle Paperwhite Discounted 30% During October Prime Day
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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PlayStation Portal OLED Leak: New CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105 Models Certified by Wi-Fi Alliance
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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Alexa Loses Aux Voice Control on Echo Speakers
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 Announces Free Claude Team Year and $1,000 in Credits for Eligible Startups
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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Furientis Secures $25M Benchmark Investment for Low-Cost Missile Interceptors
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 Unveils AI World Model to Predict Human Behavior
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 Partners with Starzplay for Middle East Expansion
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 Pro Launches as a Privacy-First AI Personal Assistant
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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JSE and TIA Launch Programme to Turn 10 Tech SMEs Into Investor-Ready Businesses
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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October Prime Day 2026 Top Tech Deals: Kindle, MacBook & Smartwatch Savings
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Anthropic Announces Free Claude Team Year and $1,000 in Credits for Eligible Startups
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Iran's Hormuz Reopening Plan Faces Trump Resistance as Diplomatic Stalemate Continues
Iran unveiled a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but former President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the proposal, reigniting concerns over global oil supply and Middle East tensions.
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Phillips Consulting Unveils Revised 2026 pSPI with Stronger Benchmark for Nigeria State Performance
Phillips Consulting releases a revised 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI), incorporating FY2025 financial data and methodological upgrades to deliver a clearer, more accurate snapshot of subnational performance across Nigeria.
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37 Miners' Deaths Expose Systemic Failures in Nigeria's Artisanal Mining Sector
The deaths of 37 artisanal miners in NSCDC custody ignite calls for mining sector reform, exposing enforcement accountability gaps
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Sidya Touré, Former Guinea Prime Minister and Opposition Icon, Dies at 81 in Paris
Sidya Touré, the veteran Guinean politician and former prime minister, has died at 81 in Paris, marking the end of a decades-long career spent in government service, exile, and fierce advocacy for democratic reform in Guinea.
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Fresh Plateau Attack Leaves Five Miners Dead, Two Injured in Marit Village
Gunmen attacked miners at Marit village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, killing five and injuring two, as communities mourn and demand stronger security in Plateau State.
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Nigeria Must Prioritize Skills Over Certificates, Says Former EKSU VC
Former EKSU VC Prof. Oladipo Aina urges Nigeria to shift focus from academic certificates to practical skills, problem-solving, and innovation for national development.