🌐 This Week’s Top 5 Tech Highlights: From AI to Satellites and the Next-Gen Devices

This week has brought exciting developments in the world of technology. Here are the five most relevant updates you should know:

1. 📱 Google Pixel 9a: A Fresh, More Powerful Design

Google has revealed the Pixel 9a with a sleek flat-back design and an integrated camera module. It features a 6.3-inch pOLED screen with 35% more brightness than the previous model and a powerful 5,100 mAh battery promising up to 30 hours of life. Running Android 15 and powered by the Tensor G4 chip, it offers seven years of security and software updates. Available from April.

2. 🛰️ Verizon Launches Satellite Messaging

Verizon is rolling out satellite messaging support for select Android devices. This feature enables users to send text messages even without cellular coverage. Initially available in the U.S., supported phones include the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9.

3. 🧠 Meta AI Unveils Llama 4 Models

Meta has introduced two new multimodal AI models, Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. These advanced models are designed to enhance interactions between text and images, unlocking new use cases across industries.

4. ⌚ Pebble Makes a Comeback

Pebble is returning to the wearable market with the launch of two new smartwatches: Core 2 Duo and Time 2. Both models offer improved battery life, health tracking features, and compatibility with Pebble’s legacy apps. Time 2 comes with a 1.5-inch e-paper screen for better readability and durability.

5. 🔐 EU Opens Antitrust Investigation into Google

The European Commission has opened an investigation into Google for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act. The concerns focus on Google favoring its own services in search results and limiting developers' ability to suggest lower-cost alternatives in the Play Store. Google has expressed its willingness to cooperate with regulators.

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