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Top stories today:
- Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold debut with Tensor G5
- OpenAI crosses $12B ARR in Jul., but faces āvoraciousā compute costs
- Character.AI said to weigh sale or $1B+ raise after foundersā exit
- Meta freezes AI hiring after scooping up 50+ researchers, engineers
- Ackmanās AI-driven school, rejecting DEI, set for NYC debut in Sep.
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1. Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold debut with Tensor G5 chip
$799 is the Pixel 10 price, while Pixel 10 Pro comes at $999, Pixel 10 Pro XL at $1,999, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1,799.
The Pixel 10 adds triple rear cameras, up from dual on Pixel 9.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers a new hinge with a gear-less design.
The Pixel 10 series features Googleās Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, which is also compatible with MagSafe
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has debuted in 41mm and 45mm sizes, with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip
Priced at $349 (41mm) and $399 (45mm).
The Pixel Buds 2a have also been launched with a Tensor A1 chip, ANC support, and a replaceable battery
$129.99 price.
Gemini for Home has also been announced as Googleās new voice assistant for Nest devices
Launching later this year as Google Assistantās replacement.
A new Gemini-powered health coach for Fitbit is also rolling out as a preview in Oct.
Magic Cue and an upgraded Gemini Live with visual overlays are among AI features on the Pixel 10 series.
Gemini Nano-powered Journal app and Gboard Writing Tools are also available on the new Pixel models.
2. OpenAI crosses $12B ARR in Jul., but faces āvoraciousā compute costs
OpenAIās biggest challenge is the lack of compute to meet rising AI demand, CFO Sarah Friar said in an interview.
āThatās why we launched Stargate. Thatās why weāre doing the bigger builds,ā she said.
Growing demand calls for more partners to diversify risk and increase supply, she noted.
āMicrosoft will be an important partner for years to come,ā she said.
ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscriptions are accelerating, Friar said, after OpenAI resumed access to previous models for paid users.
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4. Character.AI said to weigh sale or $1B+ raise after foundersā Google exit
