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A decade ago, adult industry insiders and observers alike talked about the rapidly growing field of independent content creation platforms — cam sites, clip stores, fan pages, etc. — as almost revolutionary forces.

Coupled with increasingly affordable and accessible production tools, these platforms would allow more diverse creators to find niche communities who'd support them as they crafted




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An Agatha Christie-style mystery on a luxury yacht, The Woman in Cabin 10 sees Keira Knightley trying to get to the bottom of a murder at sea.

The twist? Even though she's convinced she saw a body in the water after hearing an argument in the next door cabin, everybody else on the boat seems to be convinced that there was nobody in the next cabin.

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Instagram is launching a new feature exclusively for students, a return to form for the Meta platform — lest we forget Facebook's humble beginnings.

Launched in tandem with students returning to class, Instagram announced Schools on Instagram, a private, student-only space, on Tuesday, Aug. 26. All college students have to do is verify themselves on UNiDAYS, aka the same platform that verifies


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I like to shop at Trader Joe's for high-protein items that help me hit my goals.
  • I travel constantly for tennis, so my grocery routine is all about efficiency and fuel.
  • From pantry staples to snacks, I rely on Trader Joe's products to help me hit my protein goals.
  • I always pick up items like the plain Greek yogurt, jasmine rice, and Argentinian red shrimp.

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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are


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Byron Deeter, Bessemer Venture Partners
  • Byron Deeter said he thinks small companies will thrive amid job cuts and high valuations in tech.
  • The AI investor said he thinks 10-person firms will be able to cross billion-dollar valuations.
  • Meta and Microsoft are among the Big Tech giants that have cut their workforce this year.

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Google has officially announced Gemini 2.5 Flash.
  • Google has taken credit for a viral new image editing model that's been generating a buzz online.
  • "Nano Banana" is Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash. And it's very good.
  • AI continues to take bites out of the existing software market.

It's a bad day to be Adobe.

Google has said it's behind a viral image editor


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To find the best way to make coffee, I made a cup in an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig.
  • I tested a few different appliances to find the best way to make coffee.
  • I brewed a cup with an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig and compared the results.
  • The Keurig may have been the fastest, but it paled in comparison to the French press.

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There are some common codes and terms you might hear in a Starbucks and not understand.
  • As a former Starbucks barista, I'm explaining popular ordering terms, cup codes, and drink options.
  • Ristretto espresso shots are strong, but long shots are weaker because of how they're brewed.
  • You can order an espresso-based drink "half-caf" if you want to reduce the amount of

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