At its annual ‘Made by Google’ event on Wednesday, Google revealed the new Pixel 8 line of smartphones. The event also highlighted Google’s focus on artificial intelligence because its products’ features support AI integration. Better cameras and additional AI capabilities are featured in the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel Watch 2 has features including a powerful multi-path heart-rate sensor and Google AI integration to provide highly accurate heart-rate monitoring.
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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro:
The new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro feature improved AI capabilities and are powered by the new Google Tensor G3. The smartphone is referred to as the first phone to “truly see in the dark” thanks to astrophotography. Car crash detection and a photo unblur function are some of the phone’s additional capabilities. Powerful, updated camera systems with superb photo and video quality are included in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, along with game-changing editing features.
Starting on October 12, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be sold for $699 and $899, respectively.
Google Pixel Watch 2:
The Pixel Watch 2 has more sensors for deeper health insights and improved security features, including Google’s most accurate heart rate tracking on any tracker or wristwatch to give you a lot better pulse on your day. The new model’s housing is manufactured entirely from recycled aluminum, making it 10% lighter than the Pixel Watch.
The quad-core CPU in the Pixel Watch 2 allows for slicker, more powerful performance. The low-power co-processor and the new CPU work together to give the watch a 24-hour battery life. Pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 2 are currently being accepted, and deliveries will begin on October 13 for a starting price of 39,900.
Google Pixel Buds Pro:
With the Buds Pro’s built-in AI capabilities, Google promises a better listening experience. On the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the latest version supports Bluetooth Super Wideband, which doubles the bandwidth for voices and improves their fullness, clarity, and naturalness.
When you begin speaking, Conversation Detection, a new AI feature, will pause your music and enter Transparency Mode. When conversation stops the function automatically restarts your music and activates Active Noise Cancellation. The Google Pixel Buds Pro are available in new colors for a price of $199.99.
AI chatbot with virtual assistant:
The addition of generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities in Google’s virtual assistant was announced. A company executive told Reuters that this AI improvement will enable the virtual assistant to perform tasks like helping users plan trips or managing emails while also having the ability to ask consumers follow-up questions.
According to Sissie Hsiao, vice president of Google Assistant and Bard, “(A) whole task is done through a couple of simple questions that you’re asking your assistant, which is, we think, a very, very powerful concept.”
