Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery — and a big question for US buyers
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra go global with compact power and big batteries. No US launch yet—importing is possible, but carrier support and costs complicate it.
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Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery — and a big question for US buyers
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra go global with compact power and big batteries. No US launch yet—importing is possible, but carrier support and costs complicate it.
Apple’s new age-assurance tools will block underage app downloads where laws demand it
Apple’s App Store can now confirm age and block 18+ app downloads where local laws require checks, easing developer compliance while introducing new edge cases.
Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pros May Get a Smaller Dynamic Island—Here’s What That Means
Reports say OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros could debut a smaller Dynamic Island this fall. Here’s how it might change macOS for users, devs, and IT.
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Boozy chimps, positive pee: a messy field test backs a big evolution idea
Wild chimp urine tested positive for alcohol metabolites, reinforcing the “drunken monkey” hypothesis and reshaping how tech tackles drinking behavior.
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