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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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Akwa Ibom State repositioned agriculture as a major driver of food security, employment and rural wealth, with the commissioner detailing interventions from equipment subsidies to rural road upgrades.

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Nigeria hosts Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Victor Osimhen absent and Eric Chelle's side aiming for a winning start in Group L qualifying action.

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Tuchel has expressed concern over Cole Palmer's repeated injury issues, stating the Chelsea forward is missing vital England camp opportunities due to persistent discomfort.

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal urges FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to join the APC or clarify his political stance, insisting loyalty must be clear ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Vice President Shettima urges global leaders to direct AI toward human development, highlighting Nigeria's digital infrastructure investments and the technology's potential to transform key sectors at the 81st UN General Assembly.

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A Federal High Court in Gombe nullified Isa Pantami's PDP governorship ticket and ordered a fresh primary election following a legal challenge by aspirant Usman Aliyu Garry over procedural irregularities.