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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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Nigeria and US Sign $700 Billion Minerals Framework to Boost Local Processing and Investment
Nigeria and the United States have formalized a minerals framework targeting a $700 billion resource base, emphasizing local processing, investment attraction, and value chain development to transform the sector.
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Tinubu Guarantees Regulatory Clarity as Ogun State, DP World Commit $7B+ to Deep Seaport Deals
President Tinubu assures investors of policy stability and regulatory clarity as Ogun State and DP World commit over $7 billion to develop Nigeria's Gateway Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone.
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White House Press Access Restored as Judge Overturns CNN Ban | Weekly Photo Roundup
A federal judge temporarily restores White House press access for CNN and allies, while this week's photo gallery captures global moments from geopolitical tension to sports triumphs and cultural rituals.
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BestChange Makes Comparing Naira-to-Crypto Exchange Rates Simple for Nigerian Users
BestChange aggregates verified crypto exchange offers, letting Nigerian users compare rates, check liquidity, and find the best route for remittances and payments.
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Decoding Google's Cookie Consent Page: What Your Choices Mean for Privacy
Google's consent screen explains how cookies and data power its services. Learn what your choices mean for privacy and ad personalization.
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Google Cookie Consent Explained: What Users Should Know About Data Collection
Google consent pages give users control over how their data powers services and ads. This post breaks down what happens when you choose accept or reject.