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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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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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A limited Wrangler x Imogene + Willie release uses vanishing Cone White Oak selvedge, offering one of the last chances to own new American-made jeans woven on antique shuttle looms before the fabric disappears forever.

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Taylor Swift surprises with four new bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of The Life Of A Showgirl, featuring a Cleveland love letter to Travis Kelce. How the songs sound and what they signal for her next era.

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Leon Bridges discusses his vintage-inspired style, the story behind his first Grammy, and his latest album Happiness Anytime.
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Roger Federer shares insights on sleep, style, and mentorship in a candid GQ interview, revealing the habits that sustain his legacy off the court.

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Congress allocated over $100 million to prevent teen pregnancy, but with days left in the 2026 fiscal year, most of the money remains unused. Lawmakers warn the lapse threatens decades of progress and leaves teens without essential educatio...

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As the 2026 midterms approach, a growing number of Republican candidates and officials are breaking with former President Trump on immigration, Iran policy, and economic issues, highlighting potential cracks in the party's unified front.