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realme commits to 5G during virtual summit

Will release more devices that are 5G ready

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realme announced that they will focus more on 5G development across the globe. As one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands, realme is moving forward to a 5G future.

The virtual summit revealed that realme is planning to enable nearly 100 million young consumers to use 5G within the next three years. In addition to that, realme has also partnered with GSMA, Counterpoint Research, and Qualcomm. There will be new models with the GT series, the realme 5G performance, and the camera flagships. Both models will release in June and July 2021 respectively.

The virtual summit assembled leaders from industry associations, research institutions, component vendors, and device manufacturers.

Progress with 5G development

The reaffirmation of realme to its commitment to be a key player in 5G was shown in the virtual summit. The company aims to bring technology to more users worldwide. In 2020, the company launched 14 5G ready devices, bringing the total to around 40 percent of all its products. Therefore, by 2022, the company aims to increase that number. In fact, realme is planning to bump up their offerings to 70 percent, almost 20 devices in 50 markets.

The realme X50 was the first 5G capable device released by the company in the Philippines. The virtual summit revealed that our Filipino squad in realme can expect a revolution as they set foot with #LeapTo5G.

realme has been pushing for full access and integration of the next generation of mobile connectivity to satisfy the needs of today’s young generation. In addition to that, realme aims to set up more than 10 pop-up stores allowing consumers to experience 5G gaming with cloud gaming, ultra-clear AR and many more.

realme’s initiative to support the global adaptation of 5G products, the company will establish several research and development centers around the world. Currently, 90 perecent of realme’s R&D have been converted to 5G technology and products. Furthermore, the company will also invest US$ 300 million in the next two years.

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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.

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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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