In other tech news, Techstars is cutting 17% of its staff and ending its J.P. Morgan-backed AdvancingCities program. Meanwhile, UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space aims to sell astronomy data as a service, and YouTube is testing an integration with Google Gemini to help creators brainstorm video ideas. Additionally, security researchers have found vulnerabilities in 5G baseband chips in phones made by Google, OPPO, OnePlus, Motorola, and Samsung.
Key takeaways:
- Google announced the new Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer, replacing the 11-year-old Chromecast line. The company is also set to refresh the Pixel line with new smartphones, including the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Fold.
- The Made by Google 2024 event will take place at the company's Mountain View headquarters on August 13, 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. The event will also feature the debut of Android 15 on the Pixel 9 line.
- YouTube is testing an integration with Google Gemini to help creators brainstorm video ideas, titles, and thumbnails. The feature is called Brainstorm with Gemini.
- Techstars is laying off 17% of its staff and will end its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed AdvancingCities program once the fund is completely deployed.