OpenAI lowers ChatGPT prices, the most powerful smartphones of July according to AnTuTu, this is the recap of the week
GPT-4o is now cheaper, the RedMagic 9S Pro takes the lead in the AnTuTu ranking, the Pixel 9 Pro XL spec sheet is revealed, this is the recap of the week.
This week, we take a look at the top 10 most powerful smartphones of July according to AnTuTu and tell you all about the massive hack of the American company National Public Data. OpenAI reveals the new prices of GPT-o4, Xiaomi announces good and bad news for its future devices and new leaks lift the veil on the design and price of the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
AnTuTu: What are the most powerful smartphones of 2024?
AnTuTu has just revealed its top 10 most powerful smartphones of the month of July. The famous benchmarking platform placed the RedMagic 9S Pro in first place in the ranking, followed by the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro and the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. On the mid-range smartphone side, the podium is made up of the OnePlus Nord 4, the Realme GT Neo6 SE and the POCO X6 Pro.
A price reduction for ChatGPT
To face the competition, especially following the success of Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, OpenAI has just unveiled the new prices of its artificial intelligence model. GPT-4o is now cheaper and users will be delighted to be able to benefit from AI at a lower cost. Another good news is that OpenAI has added a new feature called "Structured Outputs", which is particularly useful for professionals.
Personal data of 2.9 billion people lands on the dark web
Data thefts are on the rise and it is the turn of National Public Data to be the victim of a massive hack putting the personal information of almost 3 billion people at risk. The hackers, from the cybercriminal group USDoD, stole names, addresses and social security numbers. This impressive collection of personal data was put up for sale on the dark web for $3.5 million.
Xiaomi has heard the complaints and wants to offer smartphones less polluted by advertising
Xiaomi seems to have taken into account the dissatisfaction of users with the many pre-installed applications and advertisements that flood its devices. Indeed, the manufacturer promises to reduce "bloatware" and to offer less polluted smartphones. On the other hand, Xiaomi has confirmed that there will be no new button to disable all MIUI or HyperOS ads at once. It will therefore be necessary to continue to delete them one by one in the settings of each application.
Pixel 9 Pro XL: a leak reveals its price and technical specifications
While the official presentation of the new Pixel range is scheduled for August 13, photos have revealed the design of the 9 Pro XL model. Leaks have also lifted the veil on a large part of the smartphone's technical specifications, and we also know its price. Sold for $1,099 excluding tax in the United States, or $100 more than the Pixel 8 Pro at its launch, Google's high-end model could also undergo a price increase in France.
Potassium batteries that combine charging speed, safety and compatibility with all devices
Texas startup Group1 took advantage of the 14th annual Beyond Lithium conference held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to present the KIB, a potassium-ion battery that could revolutionize the battery market. Indeed, the KIB offers superior performance to lithium-ion batteries, but it also surpasses them in terms of safety and charging speed. Another very positive point is that it would be the first battery in the world compatible with all devices.
Our tests of the week
Motorola Razr 50: Power is not there
If you're looking for a powerful foldable smartphone, move on. Indeed, even if the Motorola Razr 50 can seduce thanks to its pretty design, its internal and external screens or its software, its performance is weak. The photo part is just correct, the device tends to heat up and you will only benefit from three years of updates. Negative points that are difficult to defend, especially since the Razr 50 still costs 900 euros.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x: One of the most interesting laptops
Lenovo offers here an original and well-finished laptop, which combines excellent autonomy, very good CPU performance, good heat management and a bright and very beautiful OLED screen. The GPU is a little behind and the connectivity is unfortunately only USB-C, but apart from these small drawbacks, the Yoga Slim 7x is an excellent product.