[Hardware] Google Event announcements — Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and AI news

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Google didn't have many surprises at its October 4 Made by Google event — the products the company teased ahead of time were the ones that launched at the event itself. Still, there's a reason to be excited for the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2, as those new devices are heavily shaped by Google's efforts to tap into the power of artificial intelligence. Each of the three new pieces of hardware introduced today (October 4) puts AI-powered features front and center, whether it's the photo-processing tools added to the Pixel 8 phones or the health monitoring features Google is incorporating into its latest Pixel Watch. But there are some hardware changes of note, too. Both Pixel phones have much brighter displays than before while the Pixel Watch 2 is switching to aluminum from stainless steel as the company looks to make more environmentally sustainable products. Here's a quick recap of the new hardware launched by Google at its fall event. Google Pixel 8: Google's entry-level smartphone costs $699 — a $100 price hike from last year's model as had been rumored. But it's got a new Tensor G3 chip and its ultrawide camera has been update to add a macro camera mode. The 6.2-inch display now has a 120Hz refresh rate. Check out our Google Pixel 8 hub and our Pixel 8 hands-on for more details. Google Pixel 8 Pro: Like the Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro now runs on a Tensor G3 chipset. It also see its ultrawide lens upgraded to a 48MP sensor. It's $100 more than the Pixel 7 Pro, so you'll pay $999 for this phone. Check out our Google Pixel 8 Pro hub and our Pixel 8 Pro hands-on for more details. Google Pixel Watch 2: You'll find a number of health-focused improvements in Google's second smartwatch, including an improved multi-path heart rate sensor as well as stress detection. The watch is lighter than before and a new chip means faster performance. Prices start at $349. Check out our Google Pixel Watch 2 hub and Pixel Watch 2 hands-on for more details. Google had other announcements. Android 14 is appearing on the new Pixel phones, and it's now available for current Pixel phones, too. Google also plans to add its Bard chatbot to the Google Assistant. Read on for a full account of the Made by Google hardware event. HOW TO WATCH THE MADE BY GOOGLE 2023 EVENT The Made by Google live stream is over, but you can catch a replay at the Made by Google channel on YouTube. We've embedded the video below.

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