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Xiaomi’s Leica Leitzphone mostly earns the name
Xiaomi and Leica's long-running phone partnership just got a little closer. Alongside the new international release of its 17 Ultra flagship, Xiaomi has been entrusted with manufacturing a separate version that is the first Leica Leitzphone to release outside of Japan, following three Sharp-made models exclusive to the country. In truth, the Leitzphone is a […]
Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery
Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra. There's no sign, however, of the 17 Pro, which launched in China with an additional display mounted next to the rear cameras. The 17 and 17 […]
Resident Evil Requiem’s GOTY 2026 chances are becoming clearer
RE Requiem is the first 2026 game with a strong chance of a Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards, but will it stay in the fight?
The Witcher is a perfect fit for Reigns’ Tinder-like roleplaying
I never knew how easy it was to die in an orgy. But that's just one of the many threats facing Geralt of Rivia in his latest adventure. The studio behind the Reigns series of Tinder-like choose-your-own-adventure games has now adapted The Witcher, following a handful of original titles and a take on Game of […]
Dario Amodei says "we are patriotic Americans" and Anthropic fears some AI uses could clash with American values as AI's potential gets "ahead of the law" (Jo Ling/CBS News)
Jo Ling / CBS News:
Dario Amodei says “we are patriotic Americans” and Anthropic fears some AI uses could clash with American values as AI's potential gets “ahead of the law” — Add CBS News on Google — Hours after a bitter feud between the Pentagon and Anthropic ended …