4 Takeaways From Alphabet's 'Made By Google' Launch Event
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David Paul Morris / Bloomberg / Getty Images Made By Google launch event in Mountain View, California, on Aug. 13, 2024
Alphabet's Google (GOOGL) unveiled its Pixel 9 lineup, showcased how it's integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its devices with Gemini, and more at its Made By Google launch event Tuesday.Gemini Live, Google's AI AssistantAt the event, Google demoed Gemini Live, its AI assistant that the company introduced at its developers' conference to equip users with generative AI.Gemini Live is rolling out Tuesday in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android phones and is expected to expand to Apple's (AAPL) iOS and other languages.The new Google AI assistant could help the company better compete with Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI's ChatGPT voice features and the upcoming iPhone 16 with AI-supercharged Siri.Introducing the Pixel 9 LineupGoogle highlighted the improved capabilities of the Pixel 9 phone lineup, including its camera bar, display capabilities, and the integration of AI capabilities.The company said the Pixel devices, which are powered by the new Google Tensor G4, a custom silicon chip, are "twice as durable" as the earlier generation and bring "the best of Google AI."The Pixel 9 comes in four different variations, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google said the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers the same features as the other Pixel 9 Pro models on Google's "biggest ever display on a phone," and that the device is thinner than previous models.The Pixel 9 devices are available for pre-order as of Tuesday, with the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL set to be in stores on Aug. 22, and the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold coming on Sept. 4.Google Pixel Watch 3The company also announced the Google Pixel Watch 3, which integrates features from Google, Pixel, and Fitbit, and comes in two size options.The next-generation Pixel watch has a "first-of-its-kind loss of pulse detection that could potentially save lives," Google said. The feature can automatically place a call to emergency services with location information if it detects pulse loss.The watch, which competes with Apple's watch line, is available for pre-order Tuesday and for purchase on Sept. 10.Lighter and Smaller Pixel Buds Pro 2Google announced the Pixel Buds Pro 2 as well, which are equipped with new custom Tensor A1 chips.The new Bluetooth earbuds are lighter and smaller than the Pixel Buds Pro and are made to connect with Google devices and integrate AI capabilities, Google said.The earbuds are available for preorder on Tuesday and will be in stores on Sept. 26.Alphabet shares finished 1.2% higher at $164.16 Tuesday and have gained over 17% since the start of the year. Read the original article on Investopedia.
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