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Google Launches New Pixel Devices And Gemini Capabilities

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Google announced the 10th generation of its Pixel devices during the Made By Google event this Wednesday in New York. The tech giant highlighted new features, applications, and capabilities.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Google introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold at its Made By Google event this week.
  • The new devices include a refreshed design, faster performance, AI-driven enhancements, and improved camera lenses and features.
  • Google launched Journal for AI-assisted journaling and Magic Cue for proactive device support.

According to Google’s The Keyword publication , the new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL include the new Google Tensor G5 chip, the system Gemini Nano, and several improvements over last year’s Pixel 9 series .

“Today we introduced our 10th generation of phones: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL,” wrote Stephanie Scott, Product Manager at Google. “Powered by the all-new Google Tensor G5 chip and our newest Gemini Nano model, they’re our most personalized, proactive, and helpful Pixels ever — and they come with a refreshed design and plenty of hardware updates.”

The new Pixel generation features an optimized wireless charging system with Qi2 Pixelsnap accessories, improved cameras, and four new color options: Lemongrass, Indigo, Frost, and Obsidian.

Prices start at $799 for the Pixel 10 and go up to $1,799 for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold—a foldable smartphone competing against devices like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. Pre-orders are open now, with deliveries beginning August 28.

Google also launched a new special journaling app for its Pixel 10 devices called Journal , which organizes and stores entries, including prompts and AI-powered personalization.

Another new AI-powered app, Magic Cue, acts as a “proactive support” tool to help users find relevant information on their devices.

Google emphasized the upgraded camera system, featuring improved telephoto lenses, faster autofocus, and enhanced zoom. Gemini also supports photography with the new Camera Coach, which helps users learn foundational concepts and capture better photos.

“Built for those of us early on in our photography journey, Camera Coach will teach foundational concepts while inspiring you to capture images in entirely new ways,” added Scott.

AI Stocks Tumble As Investors Question Returns and Bubble Risks - 2

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AI Stocks Tumble As Investors Question Returns and Bubble Risks

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence wavered Tuesday as major tech stocks sold off.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Nvidia fell 3.5% and Palantir dropped nearly 10% on Tuesday.
  • Nasdaq declined more than 1.2% amid growing AI investment concerns.
  • AI selloff spread globally; TSMC down 4.2%, SoftBank dropped 7%.

The technology sector suffered a decline with Nvidia losing 3.5%, while Palantir fell by nearly 10% after the release of an MIT study showing 95% of companies investing in generative AI generate no financial returns, as suggested by Fortune .

The selloff appears linked to both the MIT report and earlier warnings from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who suggested investors could be caught in an AI bubble.

Fortune points out that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman compared current AI market conditions to the 1990s internet bubble where online company valuations skyrocketed before a major collapse.

While the MIT study blamed failures on corporate “learning gaps” and flawed integration rather than the AI models themselves, markets reacted sharply, signaling concerns about AI’s commercial viability. Nvidia, fresh off becoming the world’s first $4 trillion company, sank 3.5%, while Palantir slid nearly 10%, as noted by Fortune.

The Nasdaq’s losses spilled overseas. Korea’s SK Hynix, a key Nvidia supplier, lost 2.9%, and chip giant TSMC slipped 4.2%. SoftBank, long bullish on AI, dropped over 7%. In contrast, Alibaba and Tencent barely moved, and China’s SMIC gained 3%, according to Fortune.

“Tech stocks were under pressure yesterday, led by AI poster child stocks Palantir and Nvidia as investors worry the tech rally is due for a pullback/correction with the constant valuation arguments front and center,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said, as reported by Fortune.

“We are still in the early days of the AI revolution as the use cases are just starting to massively expand as more companies recognize the value creation being driven by a handful of tech companies led by the Godfather of AI, Jensen [Huang], and Nvidia,” he added.

High-profile figures have long warned about overvalued AI investments. Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said, “There’s a major new technology that certainly will change the world and be successful. But some people are confusing that with the investments being successful,” reported Fortune.