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Parts of World Cup 2026 matches will be live-streamed on TikTok, FIFA announced on Thursday. As part of a "first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement," the platform will also feature other original content created specifically for TikTok, as well as curated clips.

"FIFA's goal is to share the exhilaration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with as many fans as possible, and we can't think of a better way to further that mission during the biggest event in sports history than to have TikTok as the tournament's first Preferred Platform," FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said in the press release.

SEE ALSO: Why is TikTok so obsessed with 365 buttons?

FIFA and TikTok will also build a creator program, giving select TikTokkers access to behind-the-scenes moments like press conferences and training sessions. A wider group of creators will be able to use archival FIFA footage. (TikTok will apparently implement anti-piracy policies, per the announcement.)

A World Cup hub will live in the app, powered by TikTok GamePlan, a product suite for sports fans and creators announced in December. The suite includes a search hub and destination for fans to discover accounts, check schedules, add games to their calendars, buy tickets, and create their own content. The World Cup hub will also feature custom stickers, filters, and gamification features.

FIFA's partnership with TikTok runs until the end of 2026.

TikTok's global head of content, James Stafford, stated in the press release, "Football has experienced explosive global growth on TikTok over the past few years, and as FIFA's first-ever Preferred Platform, we're excited for fans to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the 90 minutes, with exclusive content and unprecedented creator access."

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok says it is now restricted to X paid subscribers. The move comes after an outcry over sexualised and violent images reportedly generated by the platform's AI assistant.

Earlier this week, news emerged that Grok was digitally removing women's clothes in images without their consent, in response to user requests. X users were also reportedly asking the chatbot to manipulate women's photos to make them appear in swimsuits or even sexual situations.

Now, when users who aren't paying subscribers ask Grok to edit an image, Grok responds with the following message viewed by Mashable: "Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers. You can subscribe to unlock these features," with a link to X's Premium sign-up page.

SEE ALSO: Grok under investigation for sexualized deepfake generation

While Grok is repeatedly stating that this feature is paywalled, The Verge noticed that "it no longer generates images as @grok replies for free, but Grok’s image editing tools remain readily available for any X user to churn out images, both sexualized and tame."

Grok responded to Mashable stating that "as of January 9, 2026, image generation and editing via Grok on X are restricted to paid subscribers following backlash over misuse." It added that some non-subscribers may be able to access it in the standalone Grok app, however.

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Mashable did receive a response from X, stating their current response was posted (albeit several days ago) on X's Safety account, stating: "Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content." No additional clarifications were made regarding paywalling.

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This week, analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation charity in the UK said they had found "criminal imagery" including "sexualised and topless imagery" of children aged 11-13 on an unnamed "dark web forum," which users claimed were made using Grok. On Monday, the UK's communication regulator Ofcom said it had "made urgent contact" with X and xAI regarding "sexualised images of children" which had allegedly been generated by Grok.

Grok indeed admitted last week that generated images of "minors in minimal clothing" form part of a larger issue with deepfakes. "xAI has safeguards, but improvements are ongoing to block such requests entirely," read Grok's response.

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Grok is now being investigated by governments in France, India, and Malaysia for generating sexualised deepfakes in what appears to be the beginning of a global crackdown the AI assistant.

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The news that Grok will now only be available to paid subscribers does not go far enough, per a statement from UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer's official spokesperson, who called the move "insulting" to survivors of sexual violence and misogyny.

Downing Street told reporters that paywalling image generation "simply turns an AI feature that allows the creation of unlawful images into a premium service".

Earlier this week, Starmer said in an interview that Grok's generation of sexualised imagery of women and children is "disgraceful" and "disgusting," saying "It's not to be tolerated...Ofcom has our full support to take action in relation to this."

This could mean the UK government could ban X if adequate protections are not introduced by X owner Elon Musk on his platform. Regulator Ofcom has the power to block a website or app in the UK by court order, in addition to fining a company 10 percent of its global turnover.

At the time of publishing, X had not publicly commented on this matter.

If you have experienced sexual abuse, call the free, confidential National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or access the 24-7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.

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SAVE $200: As of Jan. 9, shop the Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) at Amazon for just $999. That saves you $200 off its $1,199 list price.

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New year new...computer? If a new laptop wasn't under the Christmas tree this year, then it's time to take matters into your own hands. If you're an Apple loyalists, our favorite MacBook, the one we think is the best option for most people, is the Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip. And to kick off 2026, Amazon just dropped the price on the MacBook Air.

As of Jan. 9, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is now just $999. That saves you $200 off its $1,199 list price for 17% savings. This MacBook comes with the M4 chip and has 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD.

The MacBook Air with M4 chip is 85% faster than all of the laptops we've tested. It scores 14,992 on the Geekbench 6 multi-core report, meaning it runs quickly, efficiently, and quietly. The 15-inch model has six speakers and a 12MP camera. It's also just an exceptionally well-valued laptop, delivering powerful computing in a slim package all for just $1,199. We'd tell you to buy it full price, so we definitely think you should buy it for $200 off.

The MacBook Air with M4 chip's lowest price is $949, so the current deal at Amazon is just $50 more. Not bad especially if you can't wait to buy until the next big sale.

SAVE 46%: As of Jan. 9, you can get the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station on sale for $699, down from $1,299, at Amazon. That's a 46% discount or $600 in savings. It's also the best price we've tracked on this model.

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If you’ve been waiting for a reason to finally set up a home backup system, this DJI deal is definitely worth a look. It’s the kind of practical purchase that you’ll be glad you have when the power goes out, and you're the only one on the block who can still run the microwave.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

As of Jan. 9, the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station is on sale for $699 at Amazon. That's a 46% discount and $600 in savings. It's also the best price we've tracked on this model.

For a station with this much capacity, seeing the price drop under $700 is a big deal, especially since it's coming from a brand that's currently fighting for its right to even sell here. Because DJI was added to the FCC’s "Covered List" at the end of 2025, its ability to launch new products in the U.S. is basically on ice. This Power 2000 was cleared before those restrictions hit, so it’s still legal to own and operate, but it’s a reminder that the window to grab their hardware might not stay open forever.

The Power 2000 is built to handle the heavy stuff. It features a 2048Wh LFP battery and a 3000W stable output, which is plenty of juice to keep an air conditioner, a space heater, or a full-sized fridge running during an outage. If you do manage to drain it, DJI’s fast-charging can get it from 0 to 80 percent in about 55 minutes when you’re plugged into a wall outlet.

The hardware itself is surprisingly quiet and uses LFP cells rated for 3,000 cycles. That means even if you use it heavily, it should stay reliable for roughly a decade. It’s a straightforward, high-capacity backup that’s currently priced more like a mid-range unit.

"I did not come here to poke at your trauma," is not a thing I, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, expected to say to anyone, much less Scottish action star Gerard Butler. When we sat down to celebrate the release of Greenland 2: Migration with a game of "Slash or Pass," I'd prepped to talk about disaster movies, having no idea how many actual disaster scenarios Butler has faced off-screen.

"My life is a disaster," he laughed while playing the game. But you should watch for yourself to see Butler coolly explain all the stressful scenarios he's survived. Then you too will know that, when in danger, we should look for Gerard Butler.

In our round-up of disaster movies, we touched on Titanic, Airplane!, Geostorm, Twister, The Happening, and of course, Greenland and Greenland 2: Migration. The sequel sees Butler reprise the role of engineer/family man John Garrity, who successfully got his wife and son to safety as the world-threatening comet Clarke barreled to Earth. This time, he'll face natural disasters and man-made menace to get his loved ones to a new "green land," a place of peace, clean air, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Greenland 2: Migration is now in theaters.

TL;DR: Unblock ePorner for free with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

More than a third of U.S. states have introduced restrictions for online adult content. After the introduction of these age verification laws, some porn sites blocked users from those locations. The same situation is now taking place in France.

So where does that leave frustrated users? Desperately seeking a solution, that's where. Fortunately, you can still access all your favorite porn sites in just a few simple steps. There's a quick and easy hack that can secure access to restricted content from any location or network.

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most leading services do offer free trials or money-back guarantees.

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Battlefield 6 is now 45% off at Amazon, available for only $39.97 for a limited time.

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It’s rare to see newly-released games with strong reviews get big discounts just a couple of months after release, but Battlefield 6 seems to be a delightful exception to the rule.

Both for PS5 and Xbox Series X, Battlefield 6 is now available to buy for only $39.97; that’s a 43% discount from its launch price of $69.99. While the game did briefly drop to $35 in December, according to camelcamelcamel, we believe this was due to trying to make the most of the Christmas rush and won’t be seeing level again for quite some time. 

Battlefield 6 has done so well — commercially, critically, and in terms of accolades — that getting it for three cents short of $40 feels like a steal. 

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Along with selling over seven million units within just three days of release and sitting at an 83 on OpenCritic, the series’ biggest launch, Battlefield 6 also earned a ton of nominations at the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards (winning Best Audio Design), 16th Hollywood Music in Media Awards (winning Best Music Supervision), and The Steam Awards. 

If you’ve been on the fence about which multiplayer shooter to play with your friends this year, Battlefield 6 seems like it will definitely give you the best value for money.

For those aiming to upgrade their gaming setup for their PS5 or Xbox at the same time, the Samsung Odyssey G8 QD-OLED gaming monitor is available at its lowest price yet at Amazon. If your console is part of your living room space, the 50-inch Roku Smart TV is over $50 off at Amazon.

Sir Idris Elba may have been on Late Night to promote Season 2 of Apple TV show Hijack, but that didn't mean he was going to miss a key Premier League game.

The actor came out holding an iPad as he sat down opposite Seth Meyers, explaining that even though he was excited to be there, Arsenal were also 70 minutes into their crucial clash against Liverpool.

Meyers positioned the iPad on the desk so they could both watch, but soon the host was back to asking his pesky questions.

Elba's response? "Are you going to, um, talk the whole time?"

Spotify's ICE recruitment ads have been reportedly removed from the platform by the company, following months of backlash and boycotts.

Confirmed to Variety, Spotify has pulled advertisements encouraging Americans to sign up as deportation agents for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The news comes in the wake of the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

"There are currently no ICE ads running on Spotify," a Spotify spokesperson told Variety. "The advertisements mentioned were part of a U.S. government recruitment campaign that ran across all major media and platforms."

Mashable has reached out to Spotify for further comment.

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump response to ICE shooting: 'How stupid do you think we are?'

Since Oct. 2025, many Spotify users have boycotted the app for hosting these ICE recruitment ads — as well as for CEO Daniel Ek's investment in military AI defense company Helsing.

Spotify has been one tech platform among many — Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook — reportedly offered large financial incentives to run ICE ads, as part of the agency's $100 million marketing recruitment strategy. Variety's report notes that Spotify's ICE ads "were played between songs for users on the ad-supported free plan, offered $50,000 in signing bonuses."

Xreal, the augmented reality brand behind some of the leading smart glasses, is dealing with a lot of new competition at CES 2026. Smart glasses have been a big draw among the throngs of attendees on CES' packed convention floor this year, and I’ve probably tried on 12 different smart glasses since arriving in Las Vegas. Earlier at the event, I was impressed by the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro (especially by its price).

So, how does Xreal respond to a more crowded playing field? By bringing out the big guns.

SEE ALSO: CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, Lego, and new startups

Xreal debuted two new pairs of AR glasses for CES 2026: the Xreal 1S and the ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses. The Xreal 1S offers some critical upgrades over its predecessor, not to mention a price drop to $449. Meanwhile, the company claims its upcoming ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are the world’s first-ever micro-LED smart glasses with a 240 Hz refresh rate (even the Apple Vision Pro can't do that). You can buy the Xreal 1S now, but the new ROG glasses won’t arrive until later this year, and likely with a hefty price tag.

On top of that, Xreal has a new innovation on display at CES — instant 3D conversion. Xreal calls it Real 3D, and it's available now on both the 1S and existing Xreal One Pro glasses as a free over-the-air update. This setting instantly transforms your display, photos, videos, games, and entertainment content from 2D to 3D, and it’s a damn neat trick. 

I’ve always been transparent about the fact that I’m extremely skeptical of smart glasses, especially if they have onboard cameras. Xreal smart glasses were the first to make me say, “Okay, I get it. That’s actually really cool.” The company’s spatial computing glasses project a huge screen into the environment around you, which mirrors your smartphone, tablet, or laptop display. So, if you’re working in a coffee shop or on an airplane, that means you can instantly see a massive screen floating in the air in front of you, while built-in Bose speakers provide audio.

I tried the ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses at CES Credit: Mashable composite: Xreal / Asus ROG; Timothy Werth / Mashable

I got to try the unreleased R1 glasses during a demo at CES, tethered to the new ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld. This included using them to play Elden Ring while they were connected to a gaming PC. The results blew me away. As I'm fond of saying, they made me feel like I'm living in the future. They provided one of those rare "holy shit" moments, which is exactly what I'm looking for at CES.

The R1 display is mighty impressive, and the refresh rate was equally so. As previously mentioned, even the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro maxes out at 120 Hz, and while watching some movies on the Vision Pro, I didn’t feel like it was consistently achieving that rate. That wasn’t the case with the R1. The graphics were impressive, with strong color and clarity that compared to the nearby display. They aren't overly heavy on your face either, though I didn’t get to wear them for very long.

Playing 'Elden Ring' with the new R1 gaming glasses. Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

Unlike Xreal’s other glasses, the R1 don't just tether directly to your device. They also plug into an included dock, which sits on your desk and allows you to connect to multiple types of devices. This would make the R1 slightly less mobile; however, the dock is fairly compact, and you can always plug in directly to a gaming handheld.

Here’s what gamers will get with the R1:

• Display: 240Hz 1080p micro-OLED panels

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080

• Display size: 171-inch display from 4 meters away

• Field of view: 57 degrees

• Weight: 91 grams

• Sound by Bose

• Electrochromic lenses

• Includes the ROG Control Dock

• Connectivity: PCs, consoles, handhelds, Android, and iOS via USB-C

The Real 3D conversion feature works instantly

With Apple’s Vision Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy XR, users can transform their photos and videos into 3D content. This spatialization has been a big selling point with these futuristic headsets. However, this process always takes a few seconds, and it can be hit or miss.

However, Xreal’s 3D conversion feature is unlike anything I’ve tried before. With this setting turned on, every part of your virtual display is instantly transformed from 2D to 3D. The app icons on my iPhone display popped off the screen. Desktop backgrounds suddenly became three-dimensional. It even works on video content. I pulled up some recent 4K videos I shot during a Gwen Stefani performance at The Sphere, and the Xreal One Pro instantly turned them into surprisingly realistic 3D videos.

I don't love the marketing image for the Real 3D feature, which doesn't quite capture what the experience is like. It's a lot trippier — in a good way.

The Real 3D effect is cooler than this image, I promise. Credit: Xreal

These types of 3D conversions are never perfect, but I was impressed by how realistically it rendered 3D content — and how quickly. Real 3D can be activated with the push of a button, and the effect is instantaneous, as far as I could tell. Per Xreal, "it's all powered natively by the X1 spatial computing chip."

Even cooler is that this feature is available for free to existing Xreal glasses. It's available as an over-the-air software update, and I’m excited to keep playing around with it at home. (Head to the Xreal website to access the update.)

The Real 3D feature is very impressive. Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable The Xreal eye attachment (pictured here) also enables recording and gesture control. Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

Likewise, when CES is over, I’m excited to try the new Xreal 1S glasses and pit them against newcomers from TCL and other brands. Xreal may not have the lowest prices, but that isn't the goal.

During my demo, an Xreal representative told me they’re not trying to compete on price, but on quality. And based on the brand’s CES offerings, they’re still several steps ahead of the competition.

Head to the Mashable CES 2026 hub for the latest news and live updates from the biggest show in tech, where Mashable journalists are reporting live.

SAVE OVER $30: As of Jan. 9, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $68.99 at Amazon. This is $31 off their list price of $99.99.

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Amazon is offering a sweet deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for a limited time, dropping their price to $68.99. For those who have been hoping to pick up some new earbuds to take into the new year, but don't want to splash out on anything too expensive, these are worth a look.

Usually the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are listed for $99.99, so this deal saves you $31 overall. Both colors are discounted as well, though the white pair cost just a cent more than the graphite pair, coming to $69. Keep in mind they're both marked as limited-time deals, so act fast to scoop up your favorite while the deal is still live.

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We very much enjoyed the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. Our review from writer RJ Andersen said, "The sound quality from the Galaxy Buds FE is unmatched for earbuds at this price range. Even Apple users should consider buying them, though they do pair nicer with Android devices." Alongside great sound quality, they even feature Active Noise Cancellation, so you can stay focused on what you're listening to without surrounding sounds interrupting.

On top of that, they offer a battery life of up to six hours on a charge or up to 21 hours with the case when you have ANC on. If they sound like what you've been looking for, now is the time to make a move on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.

Looking for more earbud options? Our breakdown of the best earbuds highlights some of our top picks we think are worth investing in.

The late night hosts have all responded to the Trump administration's reaction to ICE fatally shooting Renee Good on Wednesday, with Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng condemning them for painting the 37-year-old mother as a "domestic terrorist" despite the video evidence.

In the Late Night video above, Seth Meyers weighs in too, finishing his "A Closer Look" segment with a sober address to camera.

"A 37-year-old mother in a Honda Pilot was shot dead on a residential street and they're calling her a terrorist," says Meyers. "The same people who called those who stormed the federal building 'heroes', the same people who supported pardoning those who beat Capitol police officers while ignoring their orders to stop, are telling us that a woman shot dead in her own car in her own community is a domestic terrorist. And when they do that, they're also telling us who they are. And it is our job to never forget what they've told us."

TL;DR: The Silent Hill 2 remake is now only $27.39 at Amazon. That's 45% off its original list price at Amazon.

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With Silent Hill f one of the best games of 2025, the long-running horror franchise has been enjoying a renaissance following the success of the 2024 Silent Hill 2 remake on PS5 — one of the best games of 2024. 

If you’ve been saving yourself to jump back in, you can now try the latter for a new low price. As of Jan. 9, the Silent Hill 2 remake is now available for only $27.39 on Amazon, thanks to a 45% price cut from its original $49.99 listing. Confirmed when checking price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest the Bloober Team-developed remake has been sold for on the store.

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This low sticker price definitely doesn’t mean you’re getting a poor game in return. In addition to being one of the finest releases of its year, getting a high score in our own Silent Hill 2 review at Mashable, this best-selling hit has received acclaim and awards recognition across the board.

For instance, alongside receiving six nominations at The Game Awards, it even won ‘Best Remake’ at the New York Game Awards. If you’ve got Silent Hill f burning up your 2025 backlog, the Silent Hill 2 remake is the perfect warmup. 

If you’re also keen to upgrade your PS5’s setup, you can get the Samsung Odyssey G8 QD-OLED gaming monitor for its lowest price yet at Woot. For those who are after a PlayStation 5 display that’s a bit bigger, the 50-inch Roku Smart TV is over $50 off at Amazon, part of a limited-time deal. 

SAVE $30: As of Jan. 9, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has dropped to $219 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30 on list price.

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Our favorite smartwatch for most people, the Apple Watch SE 3, has dropped to $219 at Amazon. If you're an Apple user and a smartwatch has been on your radar for the year ahead, this is a deal well worth checking out.

Overall, this discount saves you $30 on the Apple Watch SE 3's usual price of $249. What's even better is you can have your pick of a couple of different color options at this price as well: the starlight aluminum case with a starlight sport band or the midnight aluminum case with a midnight sport band. No matter which one catches your eye, this is a sweet offer to jump on.

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The Apple Watch SE 3 is a great pick for those who aren't looking to have any over-the-top features in their smartwatch, which is why we've chosen it as the best smartwatch for most people. Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth notes that, "You get 98 percent of what you need from an Apple Watch or fitness tracker, and at a much better price."

Some of the features included on the Apple Watch SE 3 are an activity tracker, heart rate monitor, a daily sleep score, temperature sensing, and safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS. It even boasts an always-on display, so you can check out the watch face at any point without raising your wrist.

Deals like this may not stick around for long, so act fast to save on the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) at Amazon. Alternatively, if you'd rather splash out on a fancier model, you can also save on an Apple Watch Series 11 right now.

Posting content on OnlyFans is far from easy money, as several creators told Mashable last year, and the average creator only raked in around $1,300 in 2023. That being said, there are high earners on the platform — like Tiffany Wisconsin, who only started shooting adult content five years ago. 

Wisconsin (who goes by either Tiffany Wisconsin or Wisconsin Tiffany) typically earns upwards of $100,000 per month on OnlyFans (and supplied a screenshot of her November 2025 earnings to Mashable as proof). Wisconsin spoke to Mashable about what it takes to earn this much, including seeking help and staying consistent.

SEE ALSO: Former OnlyFans CEO's next app is coming — and it allows topless pics Upselling on OnlyFans

Wisconsin started posting solo bikini photos on OnlyFans in 2021, and in 2023 began shooting explicit content (meaning, having sex with other people on camera — and Wisconsin sometimes has sex with multiple people for a video, called a "gang bang"). But even though Wisconsin films hardcore porn, she believes that shooting solo content can produce a lot of cash. 

"I think it's all up to how you're selling your content, because you could do solo stuff," she said in an interview with Mashable. "As long as you know how to sell it, if you can upsell."

Wisconsin creates personalized content for an upcharge, which can involve degrading her fans, sexting, and sending spicy Snapchats. "I do a lot of upselling, and that will make a huge difference."

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OnlyFans famously lacks a search function, though, resulting in a lack of discoverability on the platform. So Wisconsin, like many adult content creators, posts on mainstream social media platforms to promote herself.

"Rage bait seems to work the best for me," Wisconsin said, referring to content designed to elicit anger. While not everyone is into it, she finds that it performs well. "I figured out what makes people react, and then it gets subscribers."

Sometimes she doesn't like doing rage bait, because people believe that's how she really is — but it's just for views, and it generates money for her. An example is a caption on an Instagram Reel where Wisconsin wrote that a man went broke because of her, and he put her in will. 

"I just made it up," she said, "and I got so many views and so many subscribers," she said, and even got into a porn niche: financial domination, when customers get aroused by the idea of Wisconsin taking all their money.

SEE ALSO: A beginner's guide to understanding Dom/sub dynamics

"I didn't even intentionally do that," she said, but she decided to keep doing it. "I was like, 'Well, these guys are gonna give me money. I might as well just keep doing that then.'"

Social media also gave way to her main niche: older men (her bios declare that she has "granddaddy issues"). She fell into the category after posting a TikTok about older men to see the reaction. It gained a huge number of views. Men were nice to her and started buying her things. 

"I was like, 'Wow, I like this.' I'm gonna just keep marketing towards older men," she said. "It just comes so easy to me now, because people know I'm the girl that films with older men."

"Even when I was doing solo content, I was marketing towards older men," Wisconsin continued. "So a majority of my subscribers are older men."

She posts daily on multiple social media accounts (Instagram, X, TikTok, and others), but she doesn't actively monitor them throughout the day.

"I used to do that a long time ago, being like, 'Oh, is it going to get views or not?' But now, I don't do that, and when I don't do that, [the video] always seems to get views," she said.

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And asked whether she's ever been shadowbanned (or deprioritized or hidden on mainstream social platforms, which those platforms typically deny), Wisconsin said, "A lot of times, if people are shadowbanned, it's not that they're shadowbanned, it's because they're not posting content that the internet wants to push out." 

Wisconsin always stays up to date on algorithm changes, and that makes a difference, she said. 

Creators who believe they're shadowbanned might not understand their content isn't interesting, Wisconsin said. "I've done the same thing where I thought it was, and then today…I look back, and…it's not like, 'Oh my gosh… I want to watch this again.'"

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Treat OnlyFans like a business, Wisconsin said. 

She's been working with an assistant for about a year, who handles her bookings, checks emails, and the like. "I really do think it's important to have extra help," she said. Other adult content creators Mashable has spoken to about what making porn requires (besides naked bodies) also said they rely on other people, like social media managers.

To earn a substantial income on OnlyFans, Wisconsin advises being consistent, having a plan, and not undervaluing yourself.

"A lot of girls undervalue themselves," she said. "They don't charge enough for their content."

"If you think about going to the store and you see something that's not as much, and then you're wondering, like, 'why is it not as much? It must not be as good,'" she explained. 

Women may think that if they charge less, more people will buy their content, but Wisconsin said it actually might turn them away because they'll wonder why it's not priced higher.

Even if you don't make six figures a month, you might be able to break above the yearly $1,300 average.

Stephen Colbert opened his monologue with a far more somber tone than usual, addressing ICE's fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good that took place in Minneapolis on Wednesday — and the Trump administration's reaction to it.

"By now we've all seen the video," says Colbert. "In it, as reported by the New York Times, Good 'appears to be turning away from a federal officer', and, as reported by the Washington Post, 'the agent was able to move out of the way and fire at least two of the three shots from the side of the vehicle as it veered past him.' It sure looks like a federal agent gunned down an American citizen without cause in front of witnesses on a city street. But the administration is telling you that you didn't see that. They're saying you saw him respond to an act of domestic terrorism. They're telling you to believe them and not your eyes."

Colbert goes on to say that this should be an alarm bell for the entire country, regardless of whether you live in a red or blue state.

"If we let this go on, regardless of who your state voted for, one day you'll have unaccountable, armed government agents acting with impunity in your town," says the host. "So peacefully, and non-violently, let your leaders know you don't want that."

Elsewhere, Jimmy Kimmel and The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng have also reacted to the shooting.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is now 16% off at Amazon, dropping to $55.47 from $65.80.

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The Pokémon TCG market may be unpredictable, but Amazon pricing occasionally lands in a place that actually seems a bit more budget-friendly. As of Jan. 9, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is $10 off at Amazon, dropping the price to $55.47 from its typical listing of $65.80.

This 16% price cut isn’t dramatic, but it’s a noticeable dip for a sealed Pokémon trading card product that has stayed in steady demand since release. The Booster Bundle format is especially popular with collectors who want more than a couple of loose packs, but aren’t ready to spring for a full booster box. 

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This discounted price is still a little higher than its market value of $42.94, but shipping costs on TCGplayer make Amazon the top choice right now.

Each Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle includes six booster packs from the Mega Evolution set’s Phantasmal Flames expansion. Inside every pack, you’ll find 10 game cards, one Basic Energy, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card, giving both physical collectors and digital players something to work with. The expansion itself leans heavily into Mega Evolution, featuring standout Pokémon like Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gengar ex, Mega Heracross ex, and Mega Lopunny ex.

If you feel like springing for even more Pokémon TCG booster packs, the Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is still on sale. For Mega Evolution collections, both the Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir Elite Trainer Box are discounted right now at Amazon.

The Consumer Electronics Show brought us a fresh crop of new laptops this week, and I was on the ground in Las Vegas getting to know them all. (Final step count: 69,142.)

Naturally, new processors were on the docket. This year's batch of Windows PCs will be powered by updated AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm chips that promise better AI performance, better integrated graphics performance, and multi-day battery life. Good stuff, but pretty standard next-gen fare.

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What's more interesting is the kinds of laptops these chips will be powering. It seems like every PC maker is pushing its consumer and commercial models to be thinner and lighter than ever before, upping the number of MacBook Air dupes on the market. I think everyone saw how much attention the 2.18-pound Asus Zenbook A14 got at last year's CES and wanted a piece of the pie.

Modularity was another trend I noticed among enterprise machines at CES 2026. Dell, HP, and Lenovo are making it easier for you (or your IT department) to bust open your PC for easy repairs or replacements. None of them have taken it to the level of right-to-repair champ Framework just yet — Lenovo gets close — but it's heartening to see mainstream manufacturers take this more seriously.

Finally, Asus and Lenovo are continuing to explore and refine screen innovations that they introduced in years past. The former revisited its two dual-screen laptops, while Lenovo further dabbled in rollable displays and actualized a twisting one. They're the sorts of new-fangled form factors that make CES so exciting year after year.

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I can't help but wonder what happens when CES attendees and tech enthusiasts all leave Vegas and get back to reality. An AI-induced RAM famine is expected to make laptops get more expensive in the coming months. That's probably why Acer, Asus, and HP have yet to reveal any prices for their lineups, and why Lenovo is only providing estimated costs. There's a good chance they'll climb before launch.

Let's take a look at my top laptops of CES 2026 before the comedown hits. Spoiler: Lenovo and Asus had banner weeks at tech's biggest showcase.

Best laptop overall: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

What a mouthful, huh? Don't let the convoluted name throw you off: Lenovo's latest business laptop has a brand-new "Space Frame" internal design, which puts components on both sides of its motherboard for simpler DIY fixes. You can swap out its keyboard, speakers, fans, battery, and USB ports if something conks out. Big-name PC makers have historically spurned such extensive modularity (and Lenovo is the biggest name in PCs), so this one earns our Best of CES gold medal in the laptop category. Hopefully it'll be a trendsetter. It's set for release in Q1 at an estimated starting price of $1,999.

Best ultraportable: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

At 2.15 pounds, the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is officially the lightest laptop I've ever held — yet it doesn't feel fragile or cheap. It's equipped with a beautiful 2.8K 120Hz "POLED" (flexible Plastic OLED) display and maxes out with a high-end Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 chip. Lenovo has it pegged at a starting price of $1,499.99 with a Q2 release timeframe.

Best dual-screen laptop: Asus Zenbook Duo Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The dazzling dual-screen Zenbook Duo has a slimmer "hideaway" hinge, brighter and smoother 3K OLED displays, and lighter Ceraluminum chassis. That doesn't seem like an inspired update on paper, but when you look at the laptop next to its predecessor in person, its sleekness is truly striking. Asus also reworked the ROG Zephyrus Duo, its gaming-forward counterpart, but it's mainly playing catchup.

Best sequel: Asus Zenbook A16 Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Asus' new Zenbook A16 is the supersized version of the Zenbook A14, our ultralight Best of CES winner last year. It's impressively feathery for a 16-incher, weighing in at 2.65 pounds, or nearly an ounce lighter than the 13-inch MacBook Air. Big fan of its 3K 120Hz OLED touchscreen, too. It'll be the first laptop to launch with Qualcomm's new top-tier Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip.

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Best gimmick: Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist View this post on Instagram

Lenovo's twisting business laptop has made the jump from concept to reality. The top half of it swivels between laptop and tablet modes on a motorized hinge, and you can control its position using voice commands. Additionally, its 10MP webcam has a face-tracking feature that automatically repositions its lid so it's always facing you. I can see it becoming an office regular: It's perfect for presentations. Look for it in June with an estimated starting price of $1,649.

Read more about the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist.

Best redemption arc: Dell XPS 14 and 16 Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

In a dramatic plot twist, Dell resurrected its popular XPS laptop line a year after killing it off as part of a confusing rebrand. Not only that, but the company fixed some of the series' most controversial features along the way. The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 have lighter, thinner designs with physical function rows, subtly outlined touchpads, and modular USB-C ports. This whole ordeal never needed to happen, but in the end, Dell gave the people what they wanted and then some. (It's me, I'm the people.) Select configurations of the 2026 XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now available starting at $2,049.99 and $2,199.99, respectively, with cheaper variants launching next month.

Read more about Dell's XPS revival.

Most intriguing MacBook rival: Asus ExpertBook Ultra Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

This 14-inch enterprise laptop wasn't on my radar initially, but after seeing it in Asus' showroom, I can't wait to get my hands on it for testing. The Asus ExpertBook Ultra is thinner and lighter than a MacBook Air, weighing as little 2.18 pounds and measuring 13.9 millimeters thin. (It's the thinnest laptop I saw at CES.) Yet it's also reminiscent of a MacBook Pro. It'll pair a powerful Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with an "ExpertCool Pro" thermal solution, which an Asus rep described to me as a wind tunnel-like design with quiet, oversized fans. It has a 3K tandem OLED touchscreen with an anti-glare finish that comes standard; MacBook Pros might get OLED this year or next, and their nano-texture display upgrade costs extra. What's the catch? And maybe relatedly, how much will Asus charge for this thing?

Honorable mention: Lenovo's rollable concept laptops View this post on Instagram

Lenovo loves experimenting with unconventional designs that incorporate bendy OLED panels, and this week it showcased two new laptops with OLED screens that roll up and out. The ThinkPad Rollable XD is an enterprise model with an extendable double-sided display, while the Legion Pro Rollable is a gaming laptop whose display grows wider. They're only concepts right now, but don't lose hope that they'll hit shelves eventually. Lenovo sent a fully realized rollable laptop to market last summer, more than two years after it debuted as a prototype.

Read more about Lenovo's rollable concept laptops.

Head to the Mashable CES 2026 hub for the latest news and live updates from the biggest show in tech, where Mashable journalists are reporting live.

SAVE $250: As of Jan. 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $549 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.

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If your Christmas tree was missing an Apple Watch-shaped gift this year, now’s your chance to treat yourself; the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale at Amazon. And it's not just on sale, it's reduced to its lowest-ever price. As of Jan. 9, this smartwatch is down to $549 from $799, a pretty impressive saving of $250.

As a fitness tracker, the Ultra 2 really excels. Tough enough for running, cycling, hiking, swimming, and diving. For winter mornings or late night activities, the Always-On Retina display and dual-frequency GPS will both keep you guided. You'll also get offline maps, Compass Waypoints, and Backtrack to navigate efficiently.

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It also has advanced metrics which you can read in the Workout app. Heart rate zones, custom workouts, training load, and running efficiency all help you train better and smarter. The stats stretch beyond fitness and also monitor health, with ECG and Blood Oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, irregular heart rhythm notifications all included. And on top of all this, it boasts an extra long battery life, giving you 36 hours for normal use and 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

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SAVE $50: As of Jan. 9, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB) is discounted to $219.99 at Amazon. This is 19% off its usual price of $269.99.

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Though the holidays have passed, Amazon still has some deals lingering around for shoppers to enjoy. Among them are discounts on their e-readers, including the Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB). If you've had one in mind to get for your child so they can start the new year with new reads, now is the time to grab it.

The Kindle Colorsoft Kids has dropped from its list price of $269.99 to $219.99, allowing you to save $50. Keep in mind it's currently listed as a limited-time deal,, so you'll want to be quick to score it at this price before it's gone for good.

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Thanks to the Colorsoft display, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids can make comics and colorful art from books really pop. It also has an excellent battery life that can last up to eight weeks, so there's plenty of time to cruise through books before plugging it in for a recharge. It's even waterproof, so it can handle future trips to the pool or beach as the warmer weather comes around.

As a bonus, it even comes with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, which is a subscription designed for kids between the ages of 3 to 12. With it, they'll gain unlimited access to a vast library of books. Once the 12 months is up, the subscription will be auto-renewed every month starting at $5.99 per month, but it can be cancelled at any point if you're not interested.

In our overall review of the Kindle Colorsoft, Mashable's Samantha Mangino noted that, while the regular Kindle Colorsoft may not be worth it for the average reader, the "color display is a huge boon for kids who want to experience their favorite books in color." If it's caught your eye, now's the time to make a move on the Kindle Colorsoft Kids.