July 17 Tech Buzz: Google’s Genius, Thomson’s QD-LED Lights, and Meta’s AI ‘Imagine Me’ Dream Team

Made by Google 2025: The Countdown to Pixel 10 and Beyond

 

Google sent the tech world into a frenzy by confirming its yearly Made by Google event on August 20 in New York. The event will put the Pixel 10 series—Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold—in full view, which is said to include a new telephoto lens on the regular Pixel 10, the high-end Tensor G5 chip, and Qi2-based Pixelsnap magnetic charging accessories.

 

In addition to phones, look for the Pixel Watch 4 (with probably two case sizes), the latest Pixel Buds (maybe Buds 2a), and Google's further foray into wearables. Teasers and leaks also point to reveals on Google's AI intelligence, Material 3 Expressive UI in Android 16, and maybe even peeks at in-the-works XR smart glasses and extended reality collaboration with Samsung. This hardware update is expected to feature an even greater emphasis on generative AI, photography, and ecosystem functionality than last year's Pixel 9 event.

 

TV Tech Glows: Thomson Launches QD-LED TVs

 

Thomson grabbed headlines in India with the launch of its Quantum Dot-LED (QD-LED) series of TVs. The new models offer improved color accuracy, brightness, and power efficiency and are targeting premium consumers squarely. With Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and superior sound support, Thomson is poised to take on international brands in the rapidly changing smart TV space.

 

The QD-LED range comes in at a period when Indian consumers are demanding more high-end, feature-heavy home entertainment, and Thomson says it is providing these at relatively affordable prices.

 

Imagination, AI-Style: Meta's 'Imagine Me Meta's AI group released 'Imagine Me' in beta, providing users with new capabilities to generate realistic custom avatars and digital personas for social, gaming, and metaverse use. Driven by generative AI, the feature enables digital representations that can be adjusted for realism, style, and animation, setting new limits for online identity and creativity.

 

From flagship releases to AI breakthroughs and colorful new TVs, July's opening tech week reflects a landscape of runaway innovation and more pointed competition across the worldwide consumer tech landscape.

 

Sources: Android Central, 9to5Google, Engadget