Tech Report: Google unveils Pixel 10, Hertz cars on Amazon, Sony hikes PS5 price

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 smartphone lineup.

(LILAMAX)- Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 smartphone lineup, highlighting artificial intelligence features that allow users to multitask more efficiently. One example: instantly pulling up an Airbnb address when prompted by a text. The launch comes just weeks before Apple is expected to debut its next iPhone models in September.

Meanwhile, a new study is raising concerns about doctors becoming too dependent on AI. Researchers in Poland found gastroenterologists were about 20 percent less effective at spotting polyps during colonoscopies when working without the AI assistance they had grown used to.

In the auto sector, Hertz is partnering with Amazon to sell pre-owned cars online. Starting today, customers within 75 miles of Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle can shop for vehicles, with expansion to more cities planned. Hertz sells hundreds of thousands of cars each year.

And gamers will soon see higher prices. Sony announced a $50 price hike for the PlayStation 5 in the U.S. The entry-level digital edition will rise from $450 to $500. While Sony did not cite tariffs, many consumer companies have warned of rising costs ahead.