New Pixels, New Assistant, but the Same Old Google

It's finally nearing the end of a month filled with consumer tech announcements, and Wednesday's Google event felt like the grand finale. While Google only sells a fraction of the number of phones and smartwatches pumped out by Apple and Samsung, the company's work in mobile software, large language models, productivity services, and computational photography make it just as much of a heavyweight when it comes to consumer tech. But Google's reach also extends far beyond your pocket and your wrist. Let us not forget about the company's dominance in search. In fact, it's currently in the throes of a protracted antitrust trial brought by the US government.