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This article provides a comprehensive guide to the first things to do with the Google Pixel 10, including customizing wallpapers with Live Effects, setting up screensavers, enabling voice translation, creating journal entries with AI assistance, and exploring advanced camera features like Pro Res Zoom and AI photo editing, to help new users maximize their device's capabilities.
A recent leak highlights ongoing issues with Google's Tensor chips in Pixel phones, particularly overheating and poor battery life, which have been top complaints among users. Despite improvements in the Pixel 9, internal documents reveal that these issues have been significant reasons for device returns and customer dissatisfaction. Google plans to address these problems with the upcoming Tensor G6 in the Pixel 11, aiming to enhance performance and meet financial goals. The leak also suggests that while the Pixel 9 shows improvements, the Tensor program has yet to achieve its financial targets.
Google's Tensor processors for its Pixel smartphones have not met financial targets, according to leaked documents. The company's goal is to produce the chips at around $65, but they are currently more expensive compared to Qualcomm's $150 flagship chips. Despite significant investment in the Pixel line, including celebrity endorsements, Google lags behind Apple and Samsung in the high-end smartphone market. The latest Pixel 9 phones, released earlier than usual, feature AI capabilities but suffer from issues like overheating, leading to returns.
Solana's Total Value Locked (TVL) has reached $4.6 billion, with Tensor's token debut on major exchanges generating excitement within the Solana network. Despite the increase in TVL, trading volume has not seen a significant impact, with Solana ranking third in NFT sales volume in the last seven days. The SOL token's price has seen a modest increase, trading at around $182, and its market cap in BTC terms has shown a bullish trend despite recent declines.
Google's transition from Snapdragon to its own Tensor processor for Pixel smartphones is entering its final stage, with the last Snapdragon Pixels being phased out as Android 15 officially only supports devices released after late 2021. The Tensor chip, introduced in 2021, has brought significant changes to the Pixel series, offering AI breakthroughs and cost advantages, although it has faced some issues with heat and software updates. The latest Tensor G3 chip in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro represents a notable improvement, and future iterations, including Tensor G4 and G5, are expected to bring further advancements, with G5 rumored to be Google's first fully self-made chip.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro after the Pixel Fold launch makes it clear that Google should have waited longer to debut its first foldable device. The Pixel Fold, priced at $1,799, impressed with its unique outer display and multitasking capabilities, but suffered from heat issues and an inferior chipset. The Pixel 8 series, featuring the improved Tensor G3 chip and a seven-year update policy, highlights the significant improvements that could have been made to the Pixel Fold if Google had delayed its release.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in decoding the information carried by light passing through a scattering medium like ground glass. By representing the optical input-output response of a nonlinear scattering medium with a third-order tensor, they have opened up possibilities for optical computing and machine learning applications. This discovery enables optical encryption and the implementation of all-optical logic gates, offering enhanced security and potential advantages over traditional silicon-based logic. The research has the potential to revolutionize the fields of optical computing and machine learning.
The introduction of Google Tensor has been a turning point for Google's Pixel hardware, leading to growth in the lineup. However, the transition to Tensor has caused software issues and hardware limitations compared to chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Google is expected to address these problems with the launch of Tensor G5 in 2025, its first fully custom chip. In the meantime, existing Pixels face challenges as Google cannot raise their prices until the new chip is in place. The good news is that every current Pixel phone will be able to hold out until Tensor G5's debut.