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Xiaomi unveils budget-friendly Redmi 7 with liquid-repellent coating

It’s cheap but it doesn’t lack great features

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Xiaomi‘s Redmi sub-brand has a new phone and it seems to be the latest budget device to beat. After impressing fans with the Redmi Note 7, now comes the Redmi 7. This phone is the successor to the Redmi 6 and it brings quite a lot of features despite being an inexpensive model.

First of all, the Redmi 7 doesn’t look as cheap as its predecessor. The phone is still primarily made of plastic, but the glossy back finish gives it a polished look. Also, the phone has P2i liquid-repellent nano-coating for resistance against water splashes, similar to some Motorola phones.

The display now stretches to the top edges and it has a cute waterdrop notch. It’s quite bigger at 6.36 inches, but still has a resolution of just HD+. It’s not the sharpest screen around, but it dons a modern 19:9 aspect ratio. The display has Gorilla Glass 5 protection as well.

Redmi 7 | Image credit: Xiaomi

The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor with up to 4GB of memory and up to 64GB of expandable storage. The Redmi 6 sports MediaTek’s Helio P22, so the switch to a Snapdragon chip will surely please the fans.

Camera-wise, the Redmi 7 still has dual rear shooters: a main 12-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for bokeh. In front, it features an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. Both the rear and front cameras are equipped with AI features including beauty mode.

Redmi 7 | Image credit: Xiaomi

The large 4000mAh battery of the Redmi 7 is also an outstanding feature for a budget phone. It supports fast charging (up to 10W) through its micro-USB port. The phone comes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm jack, GPS, and an IR blaster too.

As for pricing, the Redmi 7 starts at CNY 699 (US$ 105) for the base 2GB+16GB variant. The 3GB+32GB variant is at CNY 799 (US$ 120), while the highest configuration will cost CNY 999 (US$ 150). The device will be available in China starting March 26. A global version is expected to come in key Xiaomi markets soon.

SEE ALSO: Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7 Pro with new design and 48MP camera

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Logitech introduces a dedicated shortcut for ChatGPT

Compatible with most keyboards and mice

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Artificial intelligence is already meant to simplify a workflow. However, despite the ease, there are still a few ways to optimize the process. Today, Logitech has launched a new shortcut to launch ChatGPT straight from your mouse or keyboard.

Minus programmable hotkeys or buttons, there are hardly any built-in way to easily access an AI model. For a typical workflow, it still consists of manually opening the model on a separate window and keeping it within cursor’s reach throughout the day.

Logitech is simplifying the process by adding a dedicated shortcut for its devices. With a Logitech keyboard or mouse supported by the Logi Options+ app, users can program a keyboard or mouse button for the new Logi AI Prompt Builder.

Once activated, the AI Prompt Builder automatically accesses easy options for highlighted text. For example, users can easily rephrase or summarize the text. Likewise, they can input their own custom queries. By eliminating a few clicks and some typing throughout the day, the new tool hopes to save you time.

While most Logitech keyboards and mice are compatible with the new tool, it is also more easily accessible with the new Logitech Signature AI Edition Mouse. The new mouse has a dedicated button just for AI prompts. If you’re an AI power user, this one is perfect for you.

SEE ALSO: Logitech unveils G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard: Price, details

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X’s AI accused Klay Thompson of vandalizing houses with bricks

AI thought joke posts were real

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Despite the ease that the technology promises, artificial intelligence still isn’t the most reliable thing you can depend on. Today’s models can still flub answers. Now, the pitfalls of AI are abundantly clear with a few mishaps on X. Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson was just “accused” of a vandalism spree involving bricks.

Late Tuesday night, X presented an AI-generated news snippet. The article, posted soon after the Warriors’ play-in loss to the Sacramento Kings, reads: “Klay Thompson Accused in Bizarre Brick-Vandalism Spree.”

The snippet hilariously described an incident where Thompson supposedly vandalized houses in Sacramento with bricks. Thankfully, according to the snippet, no one was hurt. It even had a few sources for its claims below the news summary.

The sources, however, are just joke posts stemming from the recently concluded game. In that do-or-die game, Thompson put up a staggering 0 points on ten shot attempts, the most misses without a make by a Warrior since the ’68 season. Naturally, everyone joked that the Warriors guard just threw bricks all over Sacramento.

Now, X is currently experimenting with a new AI feature called Grok. The model collates trending topics and creates snippets of what’s happening for X users. However, it’s not exactly the smartest in determining real news from satiric ones. The feature notes as much, carrying a fine-print caveat warning users to “verify its outputs” because it’s an early feature and can make mistakes.

SEE ALSO: New X users must pay a dollar per year to post and reply

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New X users must pay a dollar per year to post and reply

Rolling out globally now

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New users on X might soon face a tough time on the platform. The social media website will likely start charging new accounts a small fee for the right to post on the platform.

Now, the fee isn’t a new one. Almost six months ago, the company tested the paid system in New Zealand and the Philippines. New users in those countries had to pay a dollar per year for the ability to post and reply to content.

As spotted by X Daily News on the same platform, the company might be ready to take the experiment to a larger market. New text strings have shown that the policy is rolling out worldwide.

The policy is designed to combat a wave of bots appearing on the platform. By preventing new accounts from creating posts, X hopes to stave off the standard behavior of bots these days. You might have noticed them as OnlyFans creators in unrelated posts, peddling NSFW content on their bio.

Though the global rollout was only just spotted, owner Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed the change. Replying to X Daily News, Musk says that it is “the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots.” He says that the current breed of bots can easily bypass simple checks these days.

SEE ALSO: X will no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

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