Inside Google’s late-night TV style Pixel 10 launch
Google turned its latest product launch into something that felt more like a late-night talk show than a typical tech keynote. I was in Brooklyn for the event — a mix of laughter, celebrities, and new AI-powered gadgets.
On stage: podcaster Alex Cooper, Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby, even a Jonas Brother. Hosting duties fell to Jimmy Fallon, who kept the crowd clapping and joking between reveals.
But the real star was the Pixel 10 lineup. Instead of bombarding us with spec sheets, Google leaned heavily on software smarts and artificial intelligence.
Magic Cue
One of the biggest highlights is a new feature called Magic Cue. If someone texts you a question — say, about your dinner reservation — Google’s AI can pull the answer from your past messages and surface it instantly.
AI photo editing
Photo editing also gets a boost. Just tell your phone what you want fixed in a picture, and AI handles the heavy lifting.
AI-powered translation
Calls in another language are now possible too. AI translates your words in real time — and speaks them back in a voice that sounds like you. Google says it’s all about keeping the emotional connection in conversations.
Hardware upgrades
Pixel Fold now has dust resistance, the first foldable to do so, and it’s tested to last through 10 years of opening and closing.
Pixel Watch 4 works with Gemini AI and, for LTE models, can contact emergency services via satellites — a smartwatch first.
PixelSnap brings magnets to the whole Pixel lineup, making accessories easier to attach (think Google’s take on MagSafe).
Pricing & availability
Pixel 10 starts at $800 and arrives August 28.
The new Fold starts at $1,800 and lands in October.
Google says the goal this year wasn’t just to talk to techies but to connect directly with everyday consumers.