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Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro go head-to-head as two very different kinds of premium flagships, one built for power-hungry users who love pushing limits, and the other designed for buyers who want a smarter, more refined everyday experience. This comparison matters because both phones promise “top-tier performance,” but they deliver it in completely different ways. Choosing between them is less about which phone is stronger on paper and more about which one better fits the style, priorities, and habits of the person using it. FeatureXiaomi 17 UltraGoogle Pixel 10 ProWinnerPerformanceSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840 GPU,…

China drafted landmark rules to stop AI chatbots from emotionally manipulating users, including what could become the strictest policy worldwide intended to prevent AI-supported suicides, self-harm, and violence. China’s Cyberspace Administration proposed the rules on Saturday. If finalized, they would apply to any AI products or services publicly available in China that use text, images, audio, video, or “other means” to simulate engaging human conversation. Winston Ma, adjunct professor at NYU School of Law, told CNBC that the “planned rules would mark the world’s first attempt to regulate AI with human or anthropomorphic characteristics” at a time when companion bot…

Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt, total ownership of the DRM-free video game storefront GOG. The digital video game platform was started by CD Projekt in 2008 with a stated mission to “Good Old Games” (hence the GOG acronym). CD Projekt is known for its game studio CD Projekt Red, the developers The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077.GOG said Kiciński bought 100 percent of its shares for PLN 90.7 million ($25 million). The acquisition was fully financed through committed funding secured at the sale’s closing and did not involve the sale of any of Kiciński’s CD Projekt shares.The storefront will…

Stranger Things is nearly over, with its finale set to premiere on Netflix and in theaters on Wednesday, December 31. Its penultimate episode, “Chapter Seven: The Bridge,” included a scene that was a long time coming: Will (Noah Schnapp) finally coming out to his friends as gay after crushing hard on Mike (Finn Wolfhard). It turns out Will’s identity isn’t merely a footnote on his character sheet, but actually ends up playing a pretty major part in the show’s supernatural horror elements. Now, after years of keeping the truth to himself, Will has finally told all his friends and a…

NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks in January outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of a roll-out solar array and complete other tasks. Experts from NASA will preview the spacewalks in a briefing at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 6, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Watch NASA’s live coverage of the news conference on the agency’s YouTube channel. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of online platforms, including social media. Participants include: Bill Spetch, operations integration manager, International Space Station Program Diana Trujillo, spacewalk flight director, Flight Operations…

As Redmi gears up for the launch of the Redmi Note 15 5G in India on Jan. 6, 2026, a recurring question has surfaced among tech enthusiasts: are Indian consumers getting a different device compared to the global audience? Historically, Xiaomi has often tweaked specifications for different regions, but the latest reports suggest a more unified approach for its 2026 lineup. Redmi Note 15 (Global)Redmi Note 15 (China)1Identical specs for India and global marketsFor those concerned about regional disparities, the short answer is that the Indian and global variants of the Redmi Note 15 5G are essentially identical. Since the…

In 2025, people who built their careers by being some form of Very Online are now some of the most powerful people in the world.Topping the list—as we predicted he would last year—is Donald Trump. The 79-year-old president of the United States quite literally rules by decrees posted to his social network, Truth Social. The US government, meanwhile, is run by a ramshackle crew of former conspiracy theory podcasters, TV hosts, vaccine skeptics, and entertainment moguls. A decade ago, the prevailing advice was to never read the YouTube comments. Today, the human embodiment of YouTube comments are setting federal policy.Beyond…

If cleaning up your digital life is on your New Year’s resolution list, we’ve got good news: 1Password is offering half off its subscription plans now through December 30. This includes the Individual and Families plans.That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $24 for a year and the Families plan down to $36 for a year. The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new customers and the prices expire after the year, so set a reminder to cancel or reassess.1PasswordThis provider topped our list of…

The Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker is a low-profile bar-style soundbar intended to enhance TV audio by adding clarity and punch without taking up too much space on your media stand. This compact unit features a 2.0-channel system with a built-in tweeter and Bass Reflex design, which helps voices sound clearer and adds weight to sound effects, unlike the thin speakers most televisions are equipped with. Get the Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker for a discounted price of just $99, down from $160, saving you $62 and 38% off. See at Amazon A minimalistic…

A vaccine that blocks the effects of fentanyl — including overdose — will enter human trials in the coming months, perhaps leading the way to the first-ever proactive treatment for opioid use disorder.The initial trials will focus on assessing the safety of the vaccine, which was initially developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. The shot was previously tested in rats and showed promising results. Now, it’s been licensed by startup ARMR Sciences, which will begin enrolling patients for Phase I clinical trials in the Netherlands in 2026, starting in either January or February.”Our goal as a company…