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Prime Day 2026 Apple Watch Deals: Series 12 and SE 3 Savings
Amazon and Target slash prices on Apple Watch Series 12, SE 3, and prior-gen models ahead of Prime Day 2026, with savings up to $100.
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October Prime Day Deal: Save $40 on Soundcore Sleep A30 Special Earbuds
The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special, our top-rated sleep earbuds, drop to $159.99 during October Prime Day—a $40 savings and all-time low price. Packed with active noise cancellation, customizable soundscapes, and side-sleeper comfort, they're...
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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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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 Deal: Save $40 on Soundcore Sleep A30 Special Earbuds
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Spanish Woman Rescued From Forced Marriage in Pakistan After Family Deception
A Spanish woman was rescued and returned home after being deceived into traveling to Pakistan and forced into a cousin marriage, authorities confirm. The case sheds light on transnational forced marriage risks.
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Operation FANSAN YAMMA Rescues 14 Kidnapped Victims, Seizes Arms in Kaduna and Katsina
Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops intercepted terrorist movements, rescued 14 kidnap victims, and recovered weapons across Kaduna and Katsina States in a coordinated crackdown between September 23 and 25, 2026.
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Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Keep Hope Alive Ahead of 66th Independence Day
President Tinubu urged Nigerians to maintain hope as the nation prepares to mark 66 years of independence, emphasizing ongoing reforms and a brighter future despite past challenges.
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Sony 65-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV: Over $300 Off Ahead of Prime Day
Score a rare $300+ discount on the Sony 65-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV at Amazon before October Prime Day, featuring Dolby Vision, Google TV, and cinema-grade picture quality.
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XbotGo Falcon Review: Subscription-Free AI Sports Camera for Soccer Parents
The XbotGo Falcon delivers 4K AI sports tracking without monthly fees, giving parents a cost-effective way to capture every goal without holding a camera during games.
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Perseverance's Jezero Crater Findings Rewrite Mars' Water History
New findings from NASA's Perseverance rover reveal Jezero Crater had a complex, multi-stage water history far beyond a simple ancient lake, with carbonates and mineral veins reshaping the hunt for past life on Mars.