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Pornhub is back in the UK, but only if Apple says you're a grown-upTech

Pornhub is back in the UK, but only if Apple says you're a grown-up

Pornhub has restored access for UK users - but only those who verify their age through Apple's device-based system, which the site argues is far safer than third-party verification services.

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Sony is about to mute UK PlayStation players who won't prove they're adultsTech

Sony is about to mute UK PlayStation players who won't prove they're adults

Sony is rolling out age verification requirements for UK and Ireland PlayStation users, with voice chat, messaging, and party features locked behind compliance starting June 2026 under the Online Safety Act.

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Kids are fooling age verification AI with fake mustaches - and it actually worksTech

Kids are fooling age verification AI with fake mustaches - and it actually works

Research by Internet Matters found that children can beat AI-powered age verification systems using fake mustaches and other simple disguises, raising real questions about the effectiveness of the UK's Online Safety Act.

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