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Introduction and specs For yet another year, Xiaomi is bringing the smaller vanilla Xiaomi 17 flagship alongside the Ultra model globally. The 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max remain China-exclusive for now. But for anyone out there looking for a compact, yet powerful smartphone, that’s good news. The Xiaomi 17, like its predecessors, sounds like a solid all-rounder and perhaps one of the best alternatives to the more popular Samsung Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro. Once again, the compact Xiaomi flagship is equipped with the latest top-tier Qualcomm chipset, which in this case is the…

By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.” After negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon fell through on Friday, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s technology after a six-month transition period, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he was designating the AI company as a supply-chain risk. Then, OpenAI quickly announced that it had reached a deal of its own for models to be deployed in classified environments. With Anthropic saying it was drawing red lines around the use of its…

Fort automatically identifies exercises and analyzes form! HomeActivity TrackersFort Strength-Tracking Wearable Gadget Flow EditorsFort Strength-Tracking WearableHurry up! This item is 9% OFF!The Fort wearable is made for people who lift. It tracks strength training, then adds cardio, sleep, and stress data to put recovery and progress in context.Hands-free strength tracking: Detects exercises, counts reps and sets, and tracks rest periods, so you stop logging workouts by hand.Form and effort insights: Motion sensors measure rep speed, cadence, time under tension, and proximity to failure, helping you spot sloppy reps and manage fatigue.Muscle-level breakdowns: Per-muscle volume reporting shows what is undertrained or…

Introduction and specs We already reviewed the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra – in its special Leica edition, nonetheless. The company is now releasing this Ultra cameraphone to global markets. The most notable difference between the two phones is the battery capacity – it’s 6000 mAh on the global as opposed to 6800 mAh. It may be a downgrade to the model released in China, but it’s in fact an upgrade over the 5,410 mAh battery in last year’s Xiaomi 15 Ultra. That difference alone was enough for us to revisit the global model for another review, but…

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Investors have been pouring billions into AI companies over the past few years, as the technology continues to hold sway in the Valley and thus the world. But not all AI companies are grabbing investor attention. Indeed, even as it seems every company these days is rebranding to include “AI” in its name, some startup ideas are just no longer in favor with investors. TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren’t looking for in AI software-as-a-service startups anymore. Popular SaaS categories for investors now include startups building AI-native infrastructure, vertical SaaS with proprietary data, systems of action (those…

Image Credit: SamsungWhenever a phone launch wraps up—think Galaxy Unpacked or Apple’s September show—I start comparing the fresh models with last year’s versions and ask myself a simple question. Does the upgrade justify the extra cash? That same thought came up again when I looked at the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25. Some years bring just design tweaks. Other years push a shift that makes you pause and think about an upgrade. And every so often, that shift seals the deal.Design and displayIn the Galaxy S26 lineup, the base model and the Ultra show the most change in…

Xiaomi today announced the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra for international markets at an event in Barcelona, Spain, alongside a bunch of other products, including the Leica Leitzphone. No, it isn’t one of those Japan-exclusive Leitz Phones made by Sharp, but basically the global version of the China-exclusive Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition we already reviewed, with the most notable difference being the battery capacity. Xiaomi 17 Ultra 5G The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition packs a 6,800 mAh battery, whereas the Leica Leitzphone is fueled by a 6,000 mAh battery, just like the global Xiaomi 17 Ultra. It…

Social community platform Discord is preparing to require users to verify their age by the second half of 2026, and users are concerned about the privacy of uploading a government ID or face scan to the network. While users can still access most features without verification, many remain uneasy giving more information to a company that suffered a breach last year that exposed the IDs of around 70,000 users.  For some users, this is motivation enough to seek out alternative platforms that prioritize security, privacy, or simply offer a different experience. Here’s a look at the most promising Discord alternatives,…

HOTO Air Pump Pocket can refill up to 18 tires! HomeBikes and AccessoriesHOTO Air Pump Pocket: Pocket-Sized Portable Tire Inflator Gadget Flow EditorsHOTO Air Pump Pocket: Pocket-Sized Portable Tire InflatorHurry up! This item is 17% OFF!The HOTO Air Pump Pocket is a compact electric bike pump for quick roadside top-ups. It targets accurate pressure, simple controls, and easy packing for everyday rides.Fast inflation for road tires: It inflates a 700×23C tire from 80 to 100 PSI in about 25 seconds, so short stops stay short.150 PSI max pressure: High pressure supports road setups, while controlled airflow also works for lower-pressure…