Global Tech Tsunami: Gadget Surprises, Rocket Milestones & Chip Shake-Ups (Aug 24–25, 2025)
Pixel 10 Launches with AI Flair: Google introduced its latest Pixel 10 smartphone lineup at its annual event in New York, emphasizing new intelligent features and steady pricing reuters.com reuters.com. The base Pixel 10 now includes a telephoto lens and starts at $799, while a foldable Pixel 10 Pro model tops the range at $1,799, with Google notably not raising prices despite tariff concerns reuters.com reuters.com. The hardware upgrades were relatively modest compared to last year, as Google focused on integrating smarter software perks like a camera “photo coach” and proactive digital assistant. “A lot of the stuff they showed today would probably run almost exactly the same way on last year’s hardware. Their point is it’s not about just the hardware anymore,” observed Technalysis Research chief analyst Bob O’Donnell in reaction to Google’s AI-centric approach reuters.com. Tech analysts say the presentation – which even featured celebrities like Jimmy Fallon – was aimed at broadening Pixel’s mainstream appeal reuters.com reuters.com. “This feels more like a big push from a marketing perspective,” noted Carolina Milanesi of Creative Strategies, contrasting it with the bold hardware refresh seen in 2024 reuters.com. With Apple’s next iPhones expected in the fall, Google is clearly betting
