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Another AI app is going viral, this time for its feature that uses AI to create yearbook images with your likeness. Didn’t make the cheerleading team? Who says? With EPIK, you’ve got the yearbook photos to prove it.

Meanwhile, Zuck told podcaster Lex Friedman that creating a VR/AR version of a dead person in the metaverse could be a thing.

We’ll bet on anything that lets humans see their likeness again and again.

We don’t like to pit Android users against Apple users (the green messages do that all by themselves), but it's fair to say Google launch events have always generated less buzz than Apple events. Can we get some meme-worthy moments next time, Google?

Nonetheless, Google’s latest launch event from last week did have some cool updates that we think are worth sharing.

Pixel 8 Pro: There’s a new temperature reader that can accurately measure surfaces and objects. Goldilocks can make sure her porridge is just right and maybe, in the future, even measure her own temperature if she gets Covid. Of course, the camera got better too and Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 will have access to AI updates made to Google Photos.

Pixel Buds Pro: The coolest update here is arguably conversation detection which will come in handy when you’ve got your earbuds on in the coffee shop, for instance. The buds will turn on transparency mode and pause your audio automatically when it detects your speaking.

Pixel Watch 2: The second edition watch comes with a lot of boosts all around. It wil be lighter, have a 24 hour batter life, skin temperature sensors, and stress-detecting.

Android 14: Catching up to Apple for once on customization, one of the biggest highlights in Android 14 is the ability to create new lock screen customizations. That includes a wall-paper generator — describe an image and Google will use AI to give you a new one.

Google Home: The app is getting an AI upgrade too. You’ll be able to use natural language to ask the app questions, like “Did my package arrive yesterday?” Google can pull up a click from your Nest cam so you don’t have to go searching.

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