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TCL 10 5G, 20 SE launches in the Philippines
A midranger and a budget model for everyone
TCL will soon bring their smartphone lineup to the Philippines, starting with the mid-range 10 5G and budget model 20 SE. Consumers can snag these two smartphones starting April 7 on Lazada and official distributors nationwide.
TCL 10 5G: Power on a budget
The more powerful of the two, TCL 10 5G packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G which comes with its own 5G modem for next-gen connectivity. Upon its launch, it will be one of the cheaper smartphones with the aforementioned chipset and a generous 6GB/128GB combo. Plus, there’s more to dig here than its speedy processor. Upfront is a 6.53 inches IPS LCD FHD+ display with support for HDR10.
The cameras are pretty standard for a mid-range of this day and age. On the back is a quad-camera setup with a 64MP wide-angle + 8MP ultra-wide-angle + 5MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the selfie camera located on the left cut-out is a 16MP wide-angle lens.
The whole body of the device is made of glass, which is rare for the segment. It has the usual USB-C port and a headphone jack too. It also comes with a respectable 4,500 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The best part? It comes with a price of PhP 17,990.
TCL 20 SE: Budget device with more power
TCL 20 SE is the one to get for those who wanted more power out of their budget devices. After all, it comes with a 5,000 mAh battery which should give users at least a day’s worth of battery life. It also supports 18W fast charging which is a big plus.
The rest of the specs are quite respectable too, from the 6.82-inch IPS LCD HD+ display to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor. Like its more expensive counterpart, it has a quad-camera setup though with a different arrangement. The back camera has a 16MP wide-angle + 5MP ultra-wide-angle + 2MP + macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the selfie camera on the teardrop notch is an 8MP wide-angle lens.
TCL does another thing right here by basically bundling a USB-C port and a headphone jack on this device. After all, micro-USB ports still exist on a budget device in this day and age. Dual speakers are a thing on this device so users can binge-listen to their favorite music even without their favorite buds.
The RAM and the storage, however, are a bit on the low side with the default 4GB/64GB combo. However, that seems forgivable considering its retail price of PhP 8,990.
Availability
Both the TCL 10 5G and the TCL 20 SE are available to purchase starting April 7 through the official TCL Lazada store page. Consumers can also snag both devices through authorized retail distributors nationwide.
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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