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Phone Arena
an hour ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Pixel 10 Pro images leak
Sometimes you stumble on to something big like, say, a commercial being shot for a big-name flagship phone that won't be released until August. As it turns out, someone managed to walk by an ad being filmed for the Pixel 10 Pro. The lucky guy, known as @MarksGonePublic on X, took photos of a commercial titled "Ask more of your phone," which certainly sounds like a Googlesque title for a Pixel ad. A storyboard for the commercial shows what looks like the Pixel 10 Pro (not the Pixel 10 because it includes the temperature sensor). A storyboard shows a shot-by-shot breakdown of a commercial to give those working on it an idea of what to do while filming the spot. Storyboards aren't limited to commercials since they are used to help create cartoons, movies, and television shows and more. @MarksGonePublic took photos of the storyboard and some of the commercial shoot. We'd normally include the video sideshow that @MarksGonePublic posted on X, but his account has been taken down and we assume that Google had something to do with that. Storyboard for a Pixel 10 Pro commercial. | Image credit-MarksGonePublic As expected, the Pixel 10 Pro looks very much like the Pixel 9 Pro although what you can't see is that inside the former is the first application processor (AP) that Google has designed from scratch. Not only did Google not build the Tensor G5 around Samsung's Exynos AP, it also stopped having Samsung Foundry build the component. Instead, Google turned to TSMC, the world's largest foundry, to manufacture the AP using its second-generation 3nm node (N3E). Another photo of the storyboard used for the Pixel 10 Pro ad. | Image credit-MarksGonePublic It will be interesting to see if designing the Tensor G5 from the bottom up allows Google to build some truly drool-worthy new features exclusively for the Pixel 10 series. This is important because now that new Pixel phones get seven years of system updates, there might be less of a rush to upgrade without some killer application available for the Pixel 10 series. Member of the crew shooting Pixel 10 Pro ad gets some hands-on time with the star of the show. | Image credit-MarksGonePublic The Pixel 10 series could be unveiled in August during a Made by Google event. Besides the Pixel 10 , Pixel 10 Pro , and Pixel 10 Pro XL, we could see Google introduce its third foldable, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
TechCrunch
3 hours ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Grammarly secures $1B in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company in return for the investment. Instead, Grammarly will repay the capital along with a fixed, capped percentage of revenue it generates from the use of General Catalyst's funds. The investment comes from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund (CVF), a capital pool that helps late-stage startups with predictable revenue streams deploy new funding specifically to growing their businesses. CVF's alternative financing strategy essentially 'lends' capital that is secured by a company's recurring revenue. For companies like Grammarly, this form of financing is advantageous because it's non-dilutive and does not reset the company's valuation. Grammarly was valued at $13 billion in 2021, during the peak of the ZIRP era. However, the company's valuation in today's market is significantly lower, according to an investor in the company who asked to remain anonymous. Grammarly didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. In December, Grammarly acquired productivity startup Coda and appointed its CEO, Shishir Mehrotra, to lead Grammarly. The company, which is evolving into an AI productivity tool following the acquisition, has annual revenue of over $700 million. General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund has provided funding to nearly 50 companies, including insurtech Lemonade and telehealth platform Ro. CVF maintains its own distinct limited partners and was not included in the firm's recent $8 billion capital raise. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW General Catalyst head honcho Hemant Taneja and Pranav Singhvi, co-head of CVF, talked with TechCrunch in greater length about the group's specialized financing strategy last fall.
CNET
4 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Google Photos Is Getting an Editor Overhaul and New Sharing Features for Its 10th Birthday
Google Photos is 10 years old, and the search giant celebrated the milestone with a blog post announcing new features on the way and some tips to get the most out of your Photos experience. Previous Pixel 9-exclusive features will soon be headed to more devices and be easier to find in the app. This includes Auto Frame, which extends the background of a photo, and Reimagine, which regenerates a selected portion of a photo with just a text prompt. But the biggest announcement is that the photo editor itself is getting a huge redesign. The new editor looks more streamlined and falls in line with Material 3 Expressive, Google's new visual overhaul for Android 16 that's more colorful and animated. Google says Photos will get even smarter over time by, "pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, unlocking new ways to relive, connect and share memories." For more, don't miss Android 16's big visual redesign, which is available in the latest beta. Google toots its horn with Photos stats Over 10 years, Google Photos has gained a lot of traction. Over 1.5 billion people use the app or website every month. 9 trillion photos and videos have been stored through the service. Every month, Google says, 370 million searches are performed, 440 million memories are shared and 210 million photos are edited. An updated photo editor that's easier to use The upcoming photo editor redesign put all of the editing tools in the same place for easier access. Other features include new AI suggestions that will combine multiple effects at once to enhance your photos. Here's one of the new features in the Google Photos editor redesign Google The new photo editor will begin rolling out globally to Android users starting next month and iOS users later this year. For more, don't miss the latest on Project Astra that Google shared during its I/O conference earlier this month.
CNN
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
AI entrepreneur warns of potential future job losses
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei tells CNN's Anderson Cooper that "we do need to raise the alarm" on the rise of AI and how it could cause mass unemployment.
CNN
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
AI entrepreneur warns of potential future job losses
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei tells CNN's Anderson Cooper that "we do need to raise the alarm" on the rise of AI and how it could cause mass unemployment.
