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OnePlus 8 Series specs, price leak ahead of launch
OnePlus and its consitently rising prices…
While most companies are deferring launches due to a global lockdown amid the Coronavirus pandemic, OnePlus is braving against the storm and launching its flagship phone on April 14. The OnePlus 8 Series shall launch in-line with its previous upgrade cycle, continuing a long followed legacy.
However, you won’t have to wait for the official announcements because the phone’s specifications and prices have already leaked. It was always known that the phones shall be powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor.
OnePlus 8 Pro:
The OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to have a 6.8-inch 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display with HDR 10+ support. For authentication, the brand shall continue with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It could also be the first phone to finally bring IP68 water and dust resistance to an OnePlus phone.
On the rear would be a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel IMX586 wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 5-megapixel color filter. For selfies, the front shall have a 16-megapixel camera.
Backing these internals should be a 4,500mAh battery with support for not only 30W fast charging but also 30W wireless charging. OnePlus has already detailed this concept before launch and it shall be one of the most exciting features of the phone.
The 8GB+128GB OnePlus 8 Pro is alleged to come with a whopping cost price of €930 (US$ 1,010) while the top-tier option with 12GB+256GB configuration is expected at €1,020 (US$ 1,110).
OnePlus 8:
The smaller sibling would come with a slightly smaller 6.5-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display with an integrated fingerprint scanner. Obviously, both the phones shall also have support for face unlock. However, the OnePlus 8 could miss out on waster and dust resistance certification.
The OnePlus 8 will have a triple-camera setup with a different choice of sensors. The primary lens shall consist of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, followed by a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, it’ll have a 16-megapixel sensor, the same as the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Powering these components shall be marginally smaller 4,300mAh battery with the usual 30W fast charging support. Both the phones will have Dolby Atmos support, stereo speakers, and 5G support. Like all OnePlus phones, they’ll ship with OxygenOS based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.
Lastly, the OnePlus 8 could have a starting price of €729 (US$ 790) for an 8GB+128GB option, while the 12GB+256GB variant may have cost €835 (US$ 910).
Accessories
Logitech introduces a dedicated shortcut for ChatGPT
Compatible with most keyboards and mice
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
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.
First off… I am ok.
My house was vandalized by bricks 🧱
After my hands stopped shaking, I managed to call the Sheriff…They were quick to respond🚨
My window was gone and the police asked if I knew who did it👮♂️
I said yes, it was Klay Thompson
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 17, 2024
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
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.
SPECULATION: X might be expanding its policy to charge new users before they reply/like/bookmark a post https://t.co/odqeyeiHBx pic.twitter.com/EU71qlwQ0D
— X Daily News (@xDaily) April 15, 2024
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.
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