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The surprises we expect and want from Apple’s surprise and shine event

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:02

Apple’s September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here’s what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The 5 times you really should use solid infill on your 3D printer

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:00

When you slice a 3D model to print, you have to make a decision about what the inside of that model will look like. Unless the designer created a custom internal structure, any open volume inside the model will be filled somehow.

Categories: IT General, Technology

4 creative ways people use Android Auto outside of their cars

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:00

Android Auto is strongly associated with cars and driving. I mean, it is right there in the name. But while navigation gets most of the attention in its interface, Android Auto is really a simple interface with large buttons, voice controls, and easy access to a few essential apps, which makes it surprisingly useful beyond the driver's seat.

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How to watch Safiullin vs. Alcaraz online for free

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:37

TL;DR: Live stream Safiullin vs. Alcaraz in the 2026 U.S. Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 U.S. Open is up and running, and all eyes will be on the return of Carlos Alcaraz. We're sorry Sinner, but nobody gets the people going like Alcaraz.

The second seed faces off against Safiullin in the first round. Fans will expect a confident win from the Spaniard, but he's been out of action for some time, and a shock result could be on the cards.

If you want to watch Safiullin vs. Alcaraz in the 2026 U.S. Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Safiullin vs. Alcaraz for free

Safiullin vs. Alcaraz in the 2026 U.S. Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can stream the 2026 U.S. Open for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 U.S. Open for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

  4. Connect to 9Now

  5. Watch the 2026 U.S. Open for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream the 2026 2026 U.S. Open before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Australia

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Safiullin vs. Alcaraz in the 2026 U.S. Open for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 US Open online for free

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:37

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 US Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the French Open or Wimbledon, but you could feel the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. We missed his all-action style, his passion, and his rivalry with top seeds. Fans will be desperately hoping he's back to defend his US Open title, and the good news is that he's officially on the entry list.

Barring any late injuries, we should finally get to see Alcaraz in a Grand Slam singles draw. Of course, that's not the only story. Sabalenka will be looking to defend her title against a host of talented players, including Americans like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. Questions will also be asked of Zverev and Djokovic as they look to bridge the gap to the game's biggest stars.

If you want to watch the 2026 US Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the US Open?

The US Open Tennis Championships (or US Open) is a hardcourt tennis tournament held annually in Queens, New York. It is the fourth and final of the four Grand Slams, held after the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

The defending singles champions are Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

When is the 2026 US Open?

The 2026 US Open is the 146th edition of the tournament. This year's event takes place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13.

How to watch the 2026 US Open for free

The 2026 US Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in Australia, meaning you can unblock 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026 US Open by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

  4. Visit 9Now

  5. Watch the 2026 US Open for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the US Open without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the entire tournament before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the US Open?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Australia

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream the 2026 US Open for free with ExpressVPN.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Watch NASA and SpaceX launch the Roman Space Telescope

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:30

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orbiting Observatory was named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, Nancy Grace Roman, and can produce images from deep space 100 times larger than NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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Passkeys were supposed to be more secure than passwords. Now they're getting hacked

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:30

The promise of passkeys was a higher level of security than passwords, stemming from the fact that you can't give away a passkey. You cannot share it, and a malicious actor cannot phish a passkey like they can a password. But a recent post by Arie Olshtein, who works for cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, detailed a set attacks collectively nicknamed Pass-ta-key that can, in the worst case, extract all locally synced passkeys and then use them to log in to websites and do all kinds of bad things. The catch is that Pass-ta-key is possible to pull off only on Windows, and by the looks of it, only if the passkeys are managed by Google Password Manager in Chrome for Windows.

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Highlights From Chinas Humanoid Robot Olympics

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:14

The second World Humanoid Robot Games brought more than 2,000 humanoid robots to Beijing for a series of Olympic-style competitions. Check out some of the biggest highlights from this year's event.

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The Galaxy S27 Ultra might look like an Apple iPhone

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:59

New renders claim to show the Galaxy S27 Ultra's redesigned camera bump, and it looks a lot like Apple's iPhone Pro Camera Plateau. That's a big old camera bump. We break down the leaked design, expected pricing and a self-healing screen feature, which could be groundbreaking! 

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A $25 power bank is all you need to stay online during a power outage

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:30

As a general rule, it makes good sense to plug your networking gear into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). But does that mean that every single home and every single router requires that additional expense?

Categories: IT General, Technology

You pay these 4 hidden costs every time you use Gmail

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:30

Gmail is arguably the most ubiquitous email service used by the majority of us, including me. It's simply because of the convenience it brings to the table—one Gmail ID for everything from email, YouTube, Maps, Drive, and every other Google product we rely on in our day-to-day life.

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I switched to a better USB cable and my Pixel stopped overheating while charging

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:30

My Pixel used to run hot every time I plugged it in—so much that I'd pull it off the charger mid-session. Surprisingly, simply swapping the cable fixed it completely, and the reason why says a lot about how charging actually works.

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Here’s why wood is a 3D printer’s best friend

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:00

Having access to a 3D printer can, at times, cloud your judgment. You start to think in terms of printing your way out of a problem, which can mean overlooking easier and more economical options.

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Apple Watch will reportedly get a big redesign, but not this year

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 11:34

The biggest change on this year's Apple Watch might be the introduction of a white and/or gray ceramic case.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has outlined the changes being made for Apple's upcoming wearables: the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. In his Sunday article, he reiterated that these devices will only receive "fairly minor upgrades," having previously tempered expectations earlier this month.

He did, however, share a few new details about what some of these minor upgrades may be. According to Gurman, Apple has tested both white and gray configurations of the Apple Watch Series 12's ceramic case. Apple will also launch "many" new band colors and configurations alongside them.

Another new feature Apple is reportedly testing will have the Watch's heart-rate sensor continuously collect data, as opposed to doing so at random intervals or while you exercise. Apple's fitness and health app software might also get an update to show "more wellness-related metrics."

On the flip side, Apple is pushing for a bigger upgrade to both the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra next year.

SEE ALSO: The latest Apple price hike: Apple TV streaming service

One interesting thing about this report, which we've mostly heard before, is its timing. Apple's new Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra are likely to launch in a little over a week, on September 9. Surprises are unlikely this late in the game, so don't expect massive changes for the Apple Watch devices this year.

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Valve suffers massive 12TB leak, revealing a decade of Steam game files

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 11:30

Valve has reportedly suffered a massive leak, with over 12 terabytes of the game developer's internal data now available online. This not only includes data from its own games such as Portal 2 and the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3, but also other developers' games such as Grand Theft Auto V and Dragon Age: Origins. It could be one of the largest video game leaks ever.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be coming next

The Steam2 Content Server Dump first came to light on Saturday, and quickly spread on social media. Steam2 was Valve's previous content distribution system, which was phased out after the introduction of SteamPipe in 2013. Valve used Steam2 to deliver game updates through its digital storefront Steam, which was launched in 2003. This leak purportedly contains data from a Steam2 content server, and spans the decade between 2003 to 2013.

It's unclear exactly who is responsible for the leak. However, Valve content creator Scolcer claimed that the data wasn't hacked, but found publicly available on an unprotected website (via Google Translate). This was corroborated by another Valve-focused content creator Gabe Follower.

"No hacking involved, just verified that everything in Steam2 Teraleak was obtained via a publicly accessable [sic] endpoint. It's Valve's fault…" Gabe Follower posted to X. "That's why it's only before 2013, after that they switched to the new storage system."

While fans are still combing through the massive archive of data, they've already uncovered a lot of interesting information. Valve released some of its most iconic games during the period covered by the leak, including Half-Life 2, Portal, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, and Dota 2. As such, gamers have found files related to several of these titles, and are sharing screenshots and videos of their discoveries on social media.

So far, finds include a beta build of Left 4 Dead 2, files that seem linked to cancelled game Half-Life 2: Episode Three, content cut from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, data concerning cancelled Portal prequel F-Stop, and unreleased but playable versions of Portal 2, including dialogue, plotlines, and other features that didn't make it into the final game.

Mashable has reached out to Valve for comment.

Significantly, Valve isn't the only game developer that appears to have been swept up in the Steam2 Content Server Dump. Steam hosts both Valve's own games and those made by other developers, having become one of the most popular digital distribution platforms for PC games. As such, other developers' games which launched on Steam before 2013 have reportedly been included in the leak as well. 

Fans have reportedly identified files or even early versions of games such as Grand Theft Auto V, Sid Meier's Civilization V, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, Mafia II, Spec Ops: The Line, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. Basically, if a game was on Steam in 2013 or earlier, it was likely included in the leak. According to SteamDB, Steam hosted 2122 games by 2013. 

Much more information will undoubtedly be uncovered as people continue to trawl through the data. Even so, it will likely take some time. In 2024, approximately 1 terabyte of data was leaked from Nintendo's servers in an incident dubbed the "Teraleak," followed by a second release a year later. Though the Teraleak was significantly smaller than Valve's breach, fans have continued to glean new information from it even up until last month.

Categories: IT General, Technology

NASAs Roman telescope is cruising. Heres a look at the next 100 days.

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 11:00

NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is headed to its frigid space outpost, where it is expected to gather unprecedented data on some of the universe's biggest mysteries.  

Over the next few months, mission controllers will guide it out into deep space, deploy its hardware, test every system, and tune its vision before it begins major infrared observations of the cosmos.

Following a successful launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, Roman is now flying to a point about 1 million miles from Earth, similar to where the James Webb Space Telescope operates. It will spend roughly three months checking out its systems and instruments before NASA releases its first images in early 2027.

SEE ALSO: NASA's Roman telescope is built to find what Hubble and Webb miss First hours after launch

Right after Roman separated from its SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, several maneuvers happened quickly:

  • The spacecraft turned so its solar panels faced the sun to give it power.

  • Mission teams on the ground switched on and checked basic systems, like power and communications.

  • Near the end of the first day, Roman fired its engines to fine-tune its trajectory toward its final destination in space.

That location is called the second sun‑Earth Lagrange point, or L2. It's a spot in space where the gravity of the sun and Earth, plus Roman's motion, allows the telescope to maintain a steady position as it orbits the sun.

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100‑day trip to deep space

Roman's cruise to get to L2 takes about 100 days. During that time, controllers do more than just wait for the spacecraft's arrival:

  • They unfold side panels and a sunshield, which help protect the telescope from heat and light.

  • They deploy a large antenna that Roman will use to transmit scientific data back to Earth.

  • They test the spacecraft's systems one by one — power, steering, data handling, and engines — to make sure everything works in space as it did in the lab.

"We look at it all with a fine-tooth comb," said Jeremy Perkins, Roman's integration and test scientist. "The people that built and tested and delivered Roman are the same folks that are going to make sure it's working as we expect it to on orbit."

As Roman travels farther from Earth, it passes beyond the moon's orbit and settles into a looping path around the L2 point.

Under the hood, Roman is about the size of a tour bus and as heavy as a male killer whale. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic Opening the telescope and turning on the cameras

On the way out and near L2, the team starts to wake up the science gear:

  • They open a protective cover so the telescope can see the sky.

  • They power on the Wide Field Instrument, Roman's main camera, which takes sharp, panoramic pictures in infrared light.

  • They turn on the Coronagraph Instrument, a special device that tries to block starlight inside the telescope so it can spot nearby faint planets.

At this stage, Roman takes test images. Engineers use these early pictures to check focus, sharpness, and pointing. If the team chooses, they may release some of these images publicly on NASA's mission blog.  

Three‑month checkout and tweaking

Fortunately, the team doesn't have to wait for Roman to arrive at L2 before it begins commissioning, that three‑month checkout period. That work can overlap with the journey, said Julie McEnery, Roman's senior project scientist.

"We can start our science operations before we've actually inserted into our orbit," she said. "You can expect 'first light' sometime before the beginning of next year."

The three-month commissioning phase will overlap with the spacecraft's flight to the second sun-Earth Lagrange point, or L2. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic

During this time, teams will:

  • Measure how sharp stars look, then adjust the telescope to bring them into the best focus possible.

  • Repeat test observations to see if the telescope behaves the same way each time.

  • Check how dark and stable the telescope is, which is crucial for spotting the heat of very faint galaxies and tiny changes in starlight.

  • Practice sending and receiving large amounts of data, building up to about 1.4 terabytes of science data per day — far more than Hubble ever sent.

Scientists also run small "practice surveys" on limited areas of sky. These rehearsals make sure Roman and its software can handle the full‑size surveys planned for the main five-year mission.

"We're using this early time, this commissioning time, to shake out all the techniques, to find the gotchas, find the bugs, and basically do the early calibrations we need to do so that we're ready when the torrent of data starts," Perkins said. 

First images and the start of the mission

Once Roman passes its early tests and calibrations, NASA plans to release the first glamor shots in January 2027. These pictures will highlight what Roman does best, such as:

The Roman Space Telescope will orbit the sun 1 million miles away from Earth so that the planet's atmosphere doesn't obscure the view. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic
  • Wide views packed with distant galaxies will help map how matter is distributed across the universe.

  • Dense fields of stars near the center of the Milky Way, where Roman will later search for brief brightening events that reveal hidden planets.

After the checkout phase, Roman moves into its five‑year primary mission, rotating through three main tasks:

  1. Mapping more than a billion galaxies to study dark matter and dark energy.

  2. Watching the same patches of sky over and over to catch changing events like exploding stars.

  3. Staring toward the crowded center of our galaxy to find planets, including free‑floating "rogue" worlds that don't orbit a star.

Roman carries enough fuel for at least those first five years. Engineers also built it so a future mission could refuel it in space, which could keep the telescope working well beyond its original lifetime if that technology becomes available.

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Adult DVDs are back thanks to age-verification laws

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 11:00

When new technology emerges, pornography soon follows. From VHS tapes to VR, the adult industry has long been an early adopter of innovative ways to watch and get off.

But now, viewers are turning to a format once thought obsolete: DVDs. 

"In our retail locations in South Dakota, we went up probably 20, 22 percent this year over the last year on DVD sales," said David Eliason, owner of three adult stores in the state: Dick & Jane's Naughty Spot, which has locations in Sturgis and Rapid City, and Bonnie & Clyde's Adult Supercenter in Rapid City. "There's really no other explanation other than [that] South Dakota passed an age verification bill."

SEE ALSO: How to unblock Pornhub for free

Eliason told Mashable that other stores had previously started eliminating DVD sales altogether due to the availability of free and paid streaming content. But this might be changing with the surge of age-verification laws, which typically require personal data, be it credit card information, an ID upload, and/or a face scan, to view explicit content (or simply content deemed "harmful to minors" or otherwise restricted to adults). 

Age verification laws have taken effect in half of U.S. states and countries like the UK, France, and Italy. Similar technology is used to enforce social media bans for children, such as the one in Australia. (Other markets have announced similar social media bans, like the EU and UK.)

Many people do not comply, such as by using virtual private networks (VPNs) to mask their real location. Others are going back to physical media.

Rejecting streaming, embracing DVD

"We've seen a bump in DVD orders from the states that are enforcing online AV laws," Lewis Adams, director of sales at Pulse Distribution, told Mashable over email. Pulse Distribution is a domestic and international distributor for porn films in home video, broadcast, internet, and wireless platforms. It handles 90 percent of adult studios, including the well-known Brazzers and Reality Kings, according to Adams. 

Pulse sells to wholesalers, who in turn sell to retail stores and the general public. Since Pulse doesn't sell directly to consumers, its operation hasn't changed due to laws, but Adams said he's seen how DVD sales are shifting in the industry. The biggest impact of the laws has been an increase in DVD sales where they're enforced, such as in Tennessee, Texas, and Florida. 

"We all know that everything you watch online is tracked," he told Mashable. While he doesn't think this will lead to a full-blown revival of DVDs, he believes DVD sales will continue for a long time. 

"I've been hearing consumers threaten to return to physical media since the laws first started passing, and it's interesting to hear retailers clock it in the sales data," Mike Stabile, director of public policy at adult industry trade organization, the Free Speech Coalition, told Mashable over email. 

"It's hard to express what a monumental failure these online age-verification laws have been," Stabile continued. "There has been almost no consumer compliance. People have shifted to foreign sites and pirate sites, they're trading porn on Discord and Telegram, they're using VPNs."

VPN use in the UK increased twofold after the enactment of the Online Safety Act, the UK's age-verification law. A recent report from the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, stated that many porn sites don't have age checks a year into enforcement, and minors are able to find them via search.

Initial studies from 2025 showed that age verification doesn't work to keep minors off these sites. A June 2026 working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research also found that viewers visit noncompliant sites or circumvent the laws using VPNs. The paper found that time spent on adult sites fell by around 10 percent. 

"I'm pretty excited about it, actually, because what we watch is none of the government's business."

On the resurgence of physical media, sexuality specialist and AVN contributing editor Kim Airs said, "I'm pretty excited about it, actually, because what we watch is none of the government's business." Airs is a former adult store owner and has been in the adult industry for 32 years.

Adams also mentioned the importance of privacy and anonymity for a large population. "There is something to be said for the person who wants to walk into a store, pay cash for a DVD, and watch it whenever they want, and it's no business of anyone else," he said. "I support that person."

A better solution?

Airs doesn't think OnlyFans creators will suddenly start selling DVDs. (The platform requires a credit or debit card, which is a kind of age verification because you must be 18 and over to obtain one.) 

Still, she said, "I'm actually excited because DVDs aren't dead" — though not for the reason why.

"I've lived long enough to know the Meese Commission," she said, referring to a task force that investigated the porn industry during the Reagan administration, helmed by then-attorney general Edwin Meese. The nearly 2,000-page Meese Report, released by the Meese Commission in 1986, concluded that porn was a net negative for society (despite little empirical evidence) and led to a judicial crackdown on the industry throughout the rest of Reagan's presidency. 

"I won't say [it] wrecked our industry, but it impacted our industry significantly," Airs continued. "I kind of fear a lot of that coming back because of these restrictions, and [these laws are] so haphazard, and it's not only haphazard in the U.S., it's hitting globally."

And those within the adult industry have long-discussed a different solution: Device-level filters. This can look like an operating system (say, iOS or Android) requesting a birthday when onboarding a user onto a device, and that device creating an age-bracket signal. If the user is a minor, the device can block inappropriate apps or web content.

Free speech experts have long advocated for device-level filters as the least intrusive way to ensure someone is of age. And companies have begun advocating for this, as well. Pornhub has sent letters to Google, Apple, and Microsoft, as well as U.S. lawmakers, urging them to either implement these types of filters or require operating systems to do so.

"No one wants to scan their face to masturbate."

"There's no reason that those devices couldn't very easily send out a signal that says, 'Hey, this phone belongs to somebody who's of proper age,' and allow that person to continue on to whatever content they so choose," Eliason said. "And if they're underage, it would stop them from going to such content."

But as the current age-verification laws stand, people will try and be able to evade them. The return to DVD is yet another way in which consumers are evading the law, Stabile said. "No one wants to scan their face to masturbate."

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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend — how to claim

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 10:10

TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 17 is free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — claim by bringing your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed).

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Apple is dominating the tech news cycle. What's new?

All we hear right now is news, leaks, and rumors around the iPhone 18. Will the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max drop next month? Will the iPhone 18 actually drop next year? Is everything going to arrive with price increases due to soaring component costs and global RAM shortages?

Forget all about that for now, because T-Mobile has dropped a string of impressive deals on the iPhone 17 range.

If you want the simplest entry point into the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 17e is currently free when you switch to almost any qualifying T-Mobile plan (no trade-in required). The iPhone 17 is completely free over 36 months on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan when you turn in an eligible trade-in device. And if you want the iPhone 17 Pro for free, simply bring your existing number over to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required).

All of these deals are live through the weekend. You know what to do.

T-Mobile requires you to pay local sales tax on the phone's full retail value upfront, along with a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. That's a small price to pay for the latest iPhone (for now).

Score the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend from T-Mobile.

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How to watch Atalanta vs. Bologna online for free

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 10:00

TL;DR: Watch Atalanta vs. Bologna in Serie A for free on SportyNet. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Soccer fans all over the world are excited for the new domestic seasons. That includes a new Serie A season in Italy, which kicked off last week and has already seen fixtures from top Italian sides including Napoli and Roma. Today's fixtures include Atalanta vs. Bologna.

Atalanta began the 2026/27 season with a win against Sassuolo, while Bologna lost their opening game to Lazio.

If you're interested in watching Atalanta vs. Bologna in Serie A from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Atalanta vs. Bologna?

Atalanta vs. Bologna in Serie A kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Aug. 31. This fixture takes place at the Gewiss Stadium.

How to watch Atalanta vs. Bologna for free

Atalanta vs. Bologna in Serie A is available to live stream for free on SportyNet.

SportyNet is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Atalanta vs. Bologna for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Atalanta vs. Bologna for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

  4. Visit SportyNet

  5. Watch Atalanta vs. Bologna for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Atalanta vs. Bologna without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus additional Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Serie A?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on SportyNet, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Atalanta vs. Bologna for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Lecce vs. Roma online for free

Mashable - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 08:00

TL;DR: Watch Lecce vs. Roma in Serie A for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Roma are off to a flying start in the new Serie A season, scoring a 4-0 win over Fiorentina in their first game of their 2026/27 campaign. Now Roma visit Lecce, who are also coming off a win in their season opener, beating Venezia 2-0.

A win for Lecce over Roma would be considered an upset — they've only beaten Roma once in 19 previous meetings — but Lecce are looking to keep up the momentum.

If you're interested in watching Lecce vs. Roma in Serie A from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Lecce vs. Roma?

Lecce vs. Roma in Serie A kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 31. This fixture takes place at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero.

How to watch Lecce vs. Roma for free

Lecce vs. Roma in Serie A is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Lecce vs. Roma for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Lecce vs. Roma for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

  4. Visit CazéTV

  5. Watch Lecce vs. Roma for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Lecce vs. Roma without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Serie A?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Lecce vs. Roma for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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