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“The highly anticipated release: Introducing the Pixel 8.”
Google’s New Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 Smartphones Impress with AI Features and Powerful Cameras
Google recently unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8, at a highly anticipated event. In our comprehensive reviews of both devices, the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 received high praise, particularly for their impressive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced camera capabilities.
One of the standout features of the new Pixel smartphones is the integration of AI, which harnesses machine learning and Google’s homemade Tensor G3 chip. This AI technology enhances various aspects of the user experience, such as improving photo quality, enhancing video sound, and introducing interactive robo-voice functionality for call screening. This practical and tangible application of AI sets the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 apart from competitors like ChatGPT and Midjourney.
In terms of camera performance, both devices boast highly capable cameras. The Pixel 8 Pro features 5x optical zoom, matching the capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Additionally, the Pixel 8 Pro is lauded as having the most powerful smartphone camera on the market, according to Engadget’s Sam Rutherford.
However, it’s worth noting that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro come with a higher price tag compared to their predecessors, costing $100 more. Despite this, the new AI features and camera enhancements make these smartphones worth considering for tech enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts alike.
To learn more about the new AI features and camera capabilities of the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8, check out our in-depth review, where we tested the devices at a coworker’s wedding.
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On the financial front, Microsoft has revealed that it owes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a staggering $28.9 billion in back taxes for the tax years 2004 to 2013. The tech giant has been working with the IRS for nearly a decade to address questions regarding the distribution of its profits among different jurisdictions. Although Microsoft disputes the amount owed, it acknowledges the possibility of reducing the back taxes owed by $10 billion due to newer tax laws.
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