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Top stories today:
- Google unveils Pixel 9 series with Gemini AI integration
- New GPT-4o model launches, already #1 in LMSYS Chatbot Arena
- Grok-2, Grok-2 mini in beta launch, ranking #4 behind OpenAI, Google
- DOJ considers breaking up Google after monopoly ruling
- CPI, core CPI projected at 0.2% MoM, out at 8:30 AM ET
- AI PCs capture 14% of all PC shipments in Q2
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1. Google unveils Pixel 9 series with Gemini AI integration
3 new Pixel smartphones: Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold arrives as Googleās foldable sequel.
AI-powered photo-editing tools launch alongside.
Pixel Watch 3 as Googleās latest smartwatch.
TWS Pixel Buds Pro 2 with Gemini support.
Satellite SOS service to come to all Pixel 9 users in U.S. later this year.
Gemini Live, Google's answer to OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, debuts
āIn-depthā voice chats with Gemini offered.
Hands-free experience allows Gemini to run in background.
Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash power voice experience.
Relatedly, new AI-integrated accessibility updates were introduced.
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3. New GPT-4o model launches, already #1 in LMSYS Chatbot Arena
OpenAI is back to dominating the charts, but Google, Anthropic, and Meta are right behind:
