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Latest Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ leaks reveal renders and specs

Leaving little to the imagination

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The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are just a few days away from their official announcements, and the leaks are just getting better. The latest one just revealed the key specs of the Samsung flagship confirming it to be the first Snapdragon 845 smartphone that will be sold in the US, while the other markets will get the Exynos 9810-powered device.

If you think you’re seeing the former Galaxy S8 flagship, we can’t blame you. The Galaxy S9 looks just like its predecessor — at least in the front. The new phone will have the same Infinity Display, but the fingerprint scanner and camera now occupy the back in a vertical setup.

Samsung Galaxy S9 in Midnight Black

Samsung Galaxy S9 in Coral Blue

Samsung Galaxy S9 in Lilac Violet

The camera of the Galaxy S9 will have the same 12-megapixel sensor as before but it’ll have a “variable aperture” that goes from f/1.5 to f/2.4. With two aperture modes, you can shoot well-lit scenes with the smaller opening and it’ll also do well in low-light conditions with the bigger opening. Super slow-motion video recording up to 960fps is also a feature we can expect.

The Galaxy S9+ is not only a bigger version but it’ll have two rear cameras. Its dual setup will have the same primary sensor as the Galaxy S9 and another 12-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. It’s a similar setup to the Galaxy Note 8 which enables artificial bokeh and Live Focus features.

Both phones have optical image stabilization and use a combination of laser and Dual Pixel autofocus. As for selfies, both will have an 8-megapixel camera with an f/1.7 aperture and autofocus which is something we don’t get on every phone.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ in Coral Blue

Samsung Galaxy S9+ in Lilac Violet

As for the rest of the specs, the Galaxy S9 will have a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2960 x 1440 resolution while the Galaxy S9+ panel will be bigger at 6.2 inches. There will be two memory options with the smaller flagship getting 4GB, while the Plus version will come with 6GB. Both will have 64GB of storage and a microSD slot for expansion.

It’s interesting to know that Samsung will keep the same 3000mAh and 3500mAh batteries for their flagships. With the new chipsets, there should be an improvement in power efficiency and battery life despite the lack of increase in capacity.

What’s gonna be new for both are stereo speakers which are tuned by AKG. AKG-branded earphones will also be bundled in the retail package when the phones go on sale some time in March. Other specs of both phones include IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, fast charging, and an iris scanner.

With all the specs and features leaking on the internet, we wish Samsung still has some surprises during the official announcement. Hopefully, it’s not more expensive price tags.

Source: WinFuture.de

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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.

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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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