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X Didn’t Fix Grok’s ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It

After creating thousands of “undressing” pictures of women and sexualized imagery of apparent minors, Elon Musk’s X has apparently limited who can generate images with Grok. However, despite the changes, the chatbot is still being used to create “undressing” sexualized images on the platform. On Friday morning, the Grok account on X started responding to… Continue reading X Didn’t Fix Grok’s ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It

Conservative Lawmakers Want Porn Taxes. Critics Say They’re Unconstitutional

As age-verification laws continue to dismantle the adult industry—and determine the future of free speech on the internet—a Utah lawmaker proposed a bill this week that would enforce a tax on porn sites that operate within the state. Introduced by state senator Calvin Musselman, a Republican, the bill would impose a 7 percent tax on… Continue reading Conservative Lawmakers Want Porn Taxes. Critics Say They’re Unconstitutional

The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder

Lego is launching its new Smart Play system with three Star Wars sets that will be released on March 1st. Lego is launching its new Smart Play system with three Star Wars sets that will be released on March 1st. by Andrew Liszewski Jan 9, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter… Continue reading The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder

Anker’s new AeroFit Pro 2 earbuds are already $30 off

Verge Shopping Also, there are some small discounts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Elgato’s Key Light, and rechargeable hand warmers. Also, there are some small discounts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Elgato’s Key Light, and rechargeable hand warmers. by Cameron Faulkner Jan 9, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware.… Continue reading Anker’s new AeroFit Pro 2 earbuds are already $30 off

Kia’s EV2 is its smallest and most affordable EV for Europe

Transportation Electric Cars Kia isn’t planning on bringing the small city car to the US anytime soon. What a shame. Kia isn’t planning on bringing the small city car to the US anytime soon. What a shame. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 9, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Kia’s EV2 is its smallest and most affordable EV for Europe

Reality still matters

As Trumpism and technology erode our shared understanding of the world, ordinary people in Minneapolis put their lives on their line to record the truth. by Sarah Jeong Jan 9, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Sarah Jeong is a features editor who publishes award-winning stories about law, tech, and internet subcultures. A journalist trained as a… Continue reading Reality still matters

Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on

On today’s heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla’s poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he’s a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range. It’s hard to understate how wild it is for a sitting… Continue reading Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on

Clean Technica: Tesla’s Dramatic Fall In The UK In 2025, And BYD’s Rise!004319

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I had seen stories about Elon Musk’s political interference in the UK turning people off to buying Teslas, but I had also seen Tesla fans highlighting Tesla growth in the UK in some months. So, even in the midst of severely dropping Tesla sales in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Dramatic Fall In The UK In 2025, And BYD’s Rise!004319

Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs004318

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in November, here’s the complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading EV sales around the world. Chinese records edition In November, BYD remained at the helm, but sales were again… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs004318