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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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Minister Nyesom Wike announces he will lead President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign machinery in Abuja and Rivers, tying the effort to visible infrastructure projects and voter sentiment.

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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is set to become only the fifth Nigerian player to earn 100 senior international caps, joining legends like Ahmed Musa, Joseph Yobo, and Vincent Enyeama as Nigeria begins 2027 AFCON qualifying.

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Thirty-seven miners died in Minna, Nigeria, sparking outrage and calls for stricter safety enforcement. Investigators examine the cause behind the tragic incident.

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The Nigerian Naira held steady against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, 2026, with minimal movement in both official and parallel markets as CBN policies sustain liquidity.

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NERC's latest Commercial Performance Factsheet shows DisCos collected ₦205.53 billion in July, revealing significant recovery gaps across Nigeria's electricity distribution companies.

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Youths in Edo State communities protest an eight-month electricity blackout, urging regulators and distribution companies to restore power and address unresolved billing and infrastructure issues.