BERLIN — Torsoworld has announced the launch of Clamax’s new lightweight silicone half-body doll collection, featuring the brand’s ULW (Ultra Lightweight) technology.

“These newly launched products, while maintaining the original tactile feel and realistic touch, achieve significant weight reduction through ULW technology, providing users with a more comfortable operating experience,” said a rep.

The new products include:

883# Jenna: 100cm E-Cup mid-body, lightweight design, weighing 17.5kg

881# Tasha: 100cm Slim mid-body, soft silicone material, weighing 15.7kg

882# Morgan: 100cm Premium mid-body, E-Cup, weighing 18.5kg

“The Clamax ULW series not only reduces product weight but also maintains mid-body stability and realistic touch, providing adult product users with a more flexible and easy-to-use premium experience,” added the rep.

For more information, visit Torsoworld.com.

LOS ANGELES — XTorso has announced its “New Year’s Event,” running through Feb. 28.

The promotion is “designed to reward shoppers with significant savings on their second purchase,” said a rep. Customers who add a second product of equal or lower value to their order on the same day will receive 50% off that second item.

“Our New Year’s Event is our way of saying thank you to the community that’s supported us all year,” said the rep. “We want to make it easier for people to invest in their pleasure, whether that means expanding their collection or picking up a gift for a partner.”

For more information, visit XTorso.com.

LOS ANGELES — PopTorso has expanded its FanReal collection with the new “Maria” torso doll.

Maria is 3 feet 7 inches in height, weighs 55 pounds, features F cup breasts, and is made from silicone with “precision-molded skin texture,” per a rep. It also boasts FanReal’s proprietary ROS head technology.

“The FanReal Maria represents our ongoing focus on diversifying our premium offerings,” said PopTorso’s senior brand manager. “By combining our signature silicone expertise with the ROS head system, we’re delivering a product that meets the evolving demands of collectors and luxury consumers. This launch reinforces PopTorso’s position as a curator of top-tier intimate dolls.”

For more information, visit PopTorso.com.

LOS ANGELES — Starpery has released a skeleton upgrade for its love doll line.

The purpose of the upgrade is to “enhance user satisfaction and competitive advantage in the market,” said a rep. “The new skeleton system introduces seven major innovations that significantly improve articulation and interactive potential.”

They include 0° hip flexibility, 180° waist rotation, 360° neck ball joint, articulated thumbs, forearm anti-twist structure, ballet-level foot joints, and fully articulated fingers.

“Starpery’s upgraded skeleton reinforces the company’s position as a leader in the realistic doll industry, combining engineering precision with lifelike interactive capabilities,” said a rep.

For more information, visit ULoversDoll.com.

LOS ANGELES — Yeloly has released its latest silicone torso, named “Evelyn.”

Evelyn weighs 53 lbs. and features I-cup breasts, as well as a tan finish and the 649 ROS head.

“Evelyn represents our commitment to crafting high-performance intimate products that balance realism, durability, and practicality,” said a rep. “Constructed from medical-grade silicone, she offers a lifelike tactile experience, with a tan surface that mimics natural skin tone and texture. At 53 pounds, she fills a niche in the market for users who want substantial realism without the storage and maintenance demands of full-body dolls.”

A product tester enthused about the release, saying, “The weight and texture of Evelyn are spot-on for realism, and the 649 ROS head adds a level of detail that elevates the entire experience.”

For more information, visit Yeloly.com.

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Tush’s has been named Best New Pleasure Brand at the 2026 XMA Awards.

“Winning Best New Pleasure Brand is an incredible honor, and we’re deeply grateful to the industry for believing in what we’re building,” said Rob Christ, founder of Dr. Tush’s. “From our distributors, retail partners, educators, creators, and customers who support us, this award reflects a shared commitment to elevating pleasure through care. I’m beyond proud of our team for their passion, creativity, and relentless work to bring high-quality aftercare to the forefront of sexual wellness, and we’re just getting started.”

For a complete list of 2026 XMA Awards winners, click here.

Follow Dr. Tush’s on X.com.

PARIS — Shawn Alff has won Best Screenplay at the 2026 XMA Awards for Dorcel’s “Strip.”

“This award is a testament to the power of strong storytelling in adult cinema,” said a Dorcel representative. “Shawn Alff’s script for ‘Strip’ set the foundation for a film that resonated on every level, and director Ricky Greenwood’s vision brought that story to the screen with confidence, style, and purpose. We’re incredibly proud to see this work honored on such a prestigious stage.”

For a complete list of 2026 XMA Awards winners, click here.

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LOS ANGELES — Grooby founder Steven Grooby, a pioneer of the trans adult industry, received the Pineapple Award at the online edition of the 2026 XBIZ Honors.

“I’m overwhelmed by the words that presenter Leya Tanit spoke about me, and I’m also extremely honored and just a little embarrassed by this recognition, which came as a complete surprise,” said Grooby. “Thank you so much to Leya and the Pineapple Support Board, as I’m confident there are so many of my peers who are equally deserving of this recognition. I’d like to recognize and thank the amazing team I’ve had behind me, many of them for decades, and of course, every trans adult performer we’ve worked with. We will continue to do our best to platform, protect, and enable trans persons in the adult industry.”

Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit enthused about this year’s award winner.

“The Pineapple Award exists to recognize people who quietly change lives, and Steven embodies that in every sense,” she said. “Through Grooby and the TEAs, he has created genuinely safe, accessible spaces where trans creators are seen, respected, and celebrated. At a time when trans communities are facing increasing discrimination and hostility, this work isn’t just important, it’s essential. Having known Steven for many years, it was a real honor to be able to present this award to him and recognize the depth of care and integrity he brings to our community.”

For more information, visit its website; follow Grooby on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — Cherie DeVille is cited in a new episode of “The Brett Cooper Show,” titled “The Disturbing Truth About What’s Happening on X.”

DeVille is referenced during a segment examining the rise of non-consensual AI-generated sexual imagery and the growing dangers of unregulated image manipulation tools, including X.com’s AI tool, Grok.

While DeVille is not a guest on the show, her words are quoted directly as an expert perspective from someone working inside the adult industry.

The segment places DeVille’s remarks in the wider context of Grok’s rollout, Section 230 protections, and the lack of meaningful safeguards preventing the creation of exploitative or abusive synthetic sexual content, particularly involving women and minors.

DeVille’s comments are referenced around the 15:25 mark of the episode, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Follow DeVille on X.com.