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LG’s latest OLED, QNED TVs feature new, improved technologies

New and improved processor and other tech features

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LG Electronics Singapore announced the expansion of its 2022 OLED and QNED TVs, expanding its existing lineup.

The TVs will come with new and improved features, as well as optimization for gaming and a wider range of screen sizes up to 97 inches for the G2 Series.

All 2022 LG OLED and QNED TVs are now available through LG official brand stores in KrisShop, Lazada, and Shopee, as well as the following authorized retailers and distributors:

  • Audio House
  • Best Denki
  • COURTS
  • Gain City
  • Gian Supermarket
  • Goh Joo Hin
  • Harvey Norman
  • Hao Mart
  • Mega Discount Store
  • Mustafa
  • NTUC FairPrice
  • Parisilk

Everything made better

The highlight of the new TVs is the LG a9 Gen 5 Intelligent Processor, available on the OLED G2, C2, and Z2 series models.

The a9 Gen 5 boasts Dynamic Tone-mapping Pro and AI Sound Pro for both vivid and detailed image with virtual surround sound.

Both OLED and OQED TVs will also become the first to adopt Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail.

The LG OLED evo technology, meanwhile, is built into the 2022 G2 and C2 series models, and offers brightness, clarity, and detail with its Brightness Booster.

Much-improved QNED TVs

When it comes to the new QNED TVs, latest features from LG are also included, such as:

  • exclusive Quantum Dot NanoCell technology
  • Intertek-certified for 100 percent volume and consistency and better picture quality
  • LG Precision Dimming Technology

New personalization options

The TVs are also equipped with webOS 22, the newest version of LG’s innovative Smart TV platform.

This allows users new personalization options, such as:

  • Customizable user profiles for users to tailor their viewing experience with preferred channels, apps, content services, and more
  • NFC Magic Tap via LG ThinQ
  • Room to Room Share for content mirroring via Wi-Fi
  • Always Ready, which turns an LG TV into a media display

Optimized for gaming

Lastly, the 2022 OLED and QNED TVs also boast a handful of specific features that make PC and console gaming seamless.

Among the features to make the gaming experience even better are:

  • 0.1 millisecond response time (GtG)
  • Low input lag
  • Up to four HDMI ports supporting multiple HMDI 2.1 features, such as auto low latency mode (ALLM) and enhanced audio return channel (eARC)
  • Cloud gaming via built-in support for Google Stadia and GeForce NOW
  • Game Optimizer menu
  • Dark Room Mode

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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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