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Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, Assistant with Bard, Meta vs. EU + more!

Oct 5, 2023
New Google Pixel devices and Pixel Watch 2 unveiled at Made by Google event. Android 14 introduces AI features. Meta considering ad-free subscriptions in EU. Apple Watch models listed as obsolete. Bing Chat hit by malvertising. All OneWheels recalled. Dish Network fined for space debris. AI watermarking deemed unreliable.
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  • Google launches Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 with improved features and Tensor G3 chip.
  • Meta considers offering an ad-free subscription in the EU to comply with privacy regulations and generate revenue.

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Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 Launch

Google officially launched the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2, offering improvements such as a more efficient processor, longer battery life, high refresh rate displays, and enhanced camera capabilities. Both phones come with the new Tensor G3 chip and a $100 price increase compared to their predecessors. Android 14 introduces generative AI-powered features like best face selection in photos, audio noise removal, and AI-enhanced zoom. Google Assistant with Bard, a multimodal, generative AI assistant, was also announced to compete with Meta's AI assistant.

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