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Age Verification on Adult Sites: Why It Doesn’t Work

This week in Texas, new regulations will demand age verification for visitors on adult websites. Although such laws aim to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content, they may inadvertently generate larger problems.

Age Verification in Practice
Texas becomes the seventh state to tackle this age verification issue. The upcoming HB 1181 stipulates that platforms with explicit content must utilize “reasonable age-verification methods”. These can range from photos of government IDs to using transactional data to ascertain age. The legislation targets platforms where over a third of the content is considered harmful for minors.

However, privacy concerns arise when such verification methods are employed. Storing personal identification information can create a lucrative target for cyberattacks. As seen in the U.K., even when third-party age verification systems are considered, issues emerge. The U.K.’s Open Rights Group has voiced concerns over certain systems that employ facial recognition, pointing out potential risks of collecting children’s biometric data without proper governance.

Australia’s Cautionary Approach
Australia has recently stepped back from implementing similar laws. While they had considered a trial of age-verification technology utilizing electronic tokens, they decided that the infrastructure for such systems required further refinement.

The Challenges of Regulation
Despite any potential verification method, both adults and minors might still find ways to access adult content without identification. Major adult websites might abide by regional laws, but numerous other platforms, especially those based in countries like Russia and China, may not. Moreover, VPNs, which can disguise a user’s actual location, further complicate regional regulations.

The U.K.’s attempt at network-level filters, proposed in 2012, was flawed. These filters failed to restrict certain explicit content while also blocking benign sites. The BCS (Chartered Institute for IT in the U.K.) suggests that governments should be cautious about solely relying on technology to address the issue. They believe the focus should be on educating the young and their guardians about online risks and mitigation, rather than purely on prevention through technology.

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SexLikeReal: PICO 4 Ultra Now Fully Compatible with SLR via Updated DeoVR App

June 18, 2025 – SexLikeReal has confirmed that the PICO 4 Ultra headset is now fully compatible with its platform, following a long-awaited fix to previous compatibility issues. Users can now find the updated DeoVR app available directly in the PICO app store.

The PICO 4 Ultra introduces several notable upgrades over its predecessor, the PICO 4, particularly relevant for immersive adult VR experiences. Equipped with the powerful Qualcomm XR2 Gen 2 chipset and 12GB of memory, the Ultra model delivers smoother rendering and more vibrant visuals. While maintaining the same 105° field of view, the enhanced screen brightness and sharper image quality make virtual scenes feel more lifelike.

Comfort has also been improved through better weight distribution, making the headset ideal for extended use — a significant advantage for users enjoying longer sessions on SLR.

With these updates, SexLikeReal highlights the PICO 4 Ultra as a compelling option for those seeking high-performance VR porn experiences.

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Cloudflare: Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Spotify, Discord, and Chaturbate for Thousands

June 12, 2025 – Thousands of users across Spotify, Discord, Google Cloud, and several adult camming platforms experienced service disruptions Thursday, as Cloudflare confirmed a third-party issue caused by a Google Cloud outage.

The incident, monitored by Downdetector, peaked with outage reports from 46,000 Spotify users, 14,000 Google Cloud users, and 11,000 Discord users. Additionally, services such as Snapchat, Character.ai, and major adult streaming platforms, including Chaturbate, Stripchat, and CamSoda, also saw widespread downtime.

A Cloudflare representative clarified that their core services were not impacted, but that “a limited number of services at Cloudflare use Google Cloud and were affected.” One of the affected components was Cloudflare Workers KV, a backend data storage tool that temporarily went offline.

Google Cloud, which accounts for 12% of the global cloud services market, acknowledged the problem, stating: “We are currently investigating a service disruption.” Users were referred to the public Google Cloud status dashboard for ongoing updates.

By Thursday afternoon, recovery began across several platforms. Cloudflare confirmed progress on their status page, and Spotify redirected users to Google’s dashboard for context. Similar recovery signals were noted across impacted camming sites, which rely on Google Cloud and Cloudflare infrastructure to deliver low-latency, high-reliability streaming.

This outage highlights the broad dependence on cloud giants like Google, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Past incidents — including an AWS outage in 2021 and a Cloudflare disruption in 2020 — have shown how interconnected platforms, including those in the adult entertainment industry, are equally exposed to upstream failures.

The incident serves as a reminder that platform resilience and service redundancy remain crucial in today’s cloud-powered digital ecosystem.

Source: Downdetector, CNN, Chaturbate

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SexLikeReal: 120FPS Upgrade Sets New Standard for VR Porn Quality

SexLikeReal is raising the bar for immersive adult content by upgrading its 6K60FPS library to 6K120FPS, aligning with the latest 120Hz headset displays like Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. This upgrade promises a smoother, more realistic experience for viewers who prioritize visual fidelity in their virtual reality sessions.

According to SLR, 120FPS means reduced flicker, more stability, and less eye strain, delivering a premium feel comparable to lossless audio or top-shelf whiskey. The site notes that this level of video fluidity is exclusive to SLR, offering a truly standout experience for those using compatible headsets.

Currently, users can stream 5792×2896@120FPS using 8K decoders, and 16K 120FPS support is in the pipeline. Once released, these will be encoded at 11520×5792@120FPS, pushing the limits of clarity and motion in VR adult entertainment.

Feedback from early viewers has been overwhelmingly positive:

“Goddammit, it immediately looked better than the original”
“Easily the best video quality out there”
“It’s even more life-like in motion, and improved realism is always a plus”

SLR is inviting its users to request 120FPS upgrades from their favorite studios, with the ultimate goal of converting the entire library to this enhanced format. Meanwhile, all 120FPS titles currently available are listed on the site.

Behind the scenes, SLR uses a Canon R5C RF52 camera that records 190º 8192×4096@60FPS fisheye footage at 125Mbps CBR. This is later encoded to H.265 using a meticulous, high-quality process for optimal streaming — capped at 30Mbps to avoid bandwidth and decoding issues, while still preserving stunning clarity.

SLR’s approach matches video frame rates with headset refresh rates: 60FPS for 60Hz, 90FPS for 90Hz, and now 120FPS for 120Hz headsets, delivering motion that feels natural and fluid.

For users seeking more technical detail, SLR recommends checking out their VR Videos Explained blog post. And for those inspired to join the innovation firsthand, job applications are welcome at [email protected].

The message is clear: for the best-looking, smoothest VR porn — SLR is leading the way.