Pixel as the true AI-first smartphone, NASA+ IBM reveal Surya & Gemini Replaces Assistant on Nest Devices

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Google just dropped the Pixel 10 lineup, loaded with 20+ new AI tricks and real-time voice translation in your own voice. With this update, ofcourse Google didn’t miss the opportunity to prick Apple. Meanwhile, NASA and IBM unveiled Surya, an AI that can predict solar storms with surprising accuracy. In your living room, Google’s Gemini is set to replace Assistant on Nest devices this fall.

In today’s issue:

🤯 Pixel as the true AI-first smartphone
🧠 NASA+ IBM reveal Surya
📈 Gemini Replaces Assistant on Nest Devices
⚡ 5-4-3-2-1 hits you just can't miss
😂 Your AI-Powered Laugh

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LATEST IN AI TODAY📎

📱 Google Unveils Pixel 10 Lineup Packed with AI

• Google officially launched the Pixel 10 family at its Made by Google event, powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, which unlocks 20+ new AI features.

• Gemini live is letting users hold natural, two-way conversations with their device. It’s like having a live AI guide in your pocket.

• New AI photography tools include “Creative Assistant” for storyboarding and AI Scene Editor for tweaking entire photos with natural language, while Magic Cue suggests smarter text replies.

• Real-time voice translation in 10 languages now preserves your own voice instead of robotic speech, a major leap for natural communication.

• Prices start at $799 (Pixel 10) and go up to $1199 (Pixel 10 Pro XL), putting Google head-to-head with the iPhone 16 lineup.

• Google’s Rick Osterloh couldn’t resist throwing shade at Apple, saying competitors have made “a lot of broken promises” in AI, setting up the Pixel as the true AI-first smartphone.

☀️ NASA + IBM Release Surya, AI for Solar Storms

• NASA and IBM unveiled Surya, an AI model trained on nine years of solar observations.

• It predicts solar flares and space weather 16% more accurately than existing models.

• Surya tracks sunspots, solar wind, and subtle surface changes that humans often miss.

• The model is open-sourced on HuggingFace for researchers worldwide to use and adapt.

• With satellites, power grids, and astronauts at risk, Surya could save billions in damage prevention.

🏠 Google Gemini Replaces Assistant on Nest Devices

• Google announced Gemini will fully replace its AI Assistant on Nest speakers and displays this fall.

• Gemini for Home can handle complex, multi-part requests in a single sentence.

• Powered by Gemini Live, it enables natural conversations like dinner ideas based on fridge contents.

• Google will offer both free and paid tiers, with previews starting in October.

• The move sets up a fierce smart home AI battle with Amazon Alexa, Samsung, and Apple.

BRAIN BOOST 🧠 

QUICK HITS 💥 

It’s time for some quick hits that you’ll love. Let’s go in…..4-3-2-1 👇️ 

5- TOP AI TOOLS OF THE DAY

🎯 Rebuzz AI
Transform your site into 30 days of posts, themes, and campaigns

💡 IdeaBoard
Turn messy brainstorming into clear, organized whiteboard collaboration

✨ Plotaverse
Animate photos, apply AI effects, and boost visual storytelling

💻 Traycer
Simplify huge codebases with AI-powered project planning and coding help

🕵️ Yutori
Automate web tasks, track updates, and stay productive effortlessly

4-AI JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Dataiku - Senior Customer Operations Analyst

• Harvey - Senior Technical Recruiter

• Meta - AI Research Scientist, CoreML

• Groq - Sr. Physical Design Engineer

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3-THINGS IN TREND

1. OpenAI scientist Sebastien Bubeck says GPT-5 Pro was able to create new mathematical solutions.

2. Almost 50% of US workers are now using AI, but labor productivity growth is lower than it was in 2020.

3. Google shared some excellent use cases for its Gemma 3 270M model.

2-USEFUL LINKS

1.  Jobs we can’t yet imagine will take the place of those that vanish.

2.  GPT-5 Cookbook from Chatgpt

1-TOP ROBO NEWS

🤖🖌️ Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory is getting a bold new look

A robot muralist, teaming up with local graffiti crews and global artists, is covering the factory’s massive 1.2-square-mile exterior in vibrant designs. The project blends Berlin’s raw street culture with Tesla’s futuristic vibe, turning the Gigafactory into what might be the world’s largest robot-powered art wall.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN AI 📰

🧠 Altman Talks GPT-6
Sam Altman said GPT-6 will emphasize memory and arrive faster than the gap between GPT-4 and 5.

🏈 Microsoft + NFL Expand AI Deal
The NFL is adopting Microsoft AI for officiating, scouting, operations, and fan experiences.

👓 Halo Smartglasses Debut
AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio launched Halo, AI-powered glasses with always-on listening.

💪 Gemini Health Coach for Fitbit
Google teased a Gemini-powered coach offering personalized fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance.

💻 Anthropic Expands Claude Code
Claude Code is now on Enterprise and Team plans, with new admin controls and policy tools.

Funding 💰️ 

• Robotics startup FieldAI raises $314 million in new funding.

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