Google debuts Pixel Watch 4 with domed display, emergency Satellite Communication

Google has unveiled the Pixel Watch 4, featuring a domed Actua 360 display with a 10% larger active area, 16% smaller bezels, and a 50% brighter 3,000-nit screen. Available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, the watch starts at $349 for Wi-Fi and $449 for LTE on the smaller model, with the larger version priced at $399 (Wi-Fi) and $499 (LTE). Notably, the LTE models support standalone emergency satellite communication, enabling users to contact emergency services even when off the grid, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Wearable Platform. The watch also introduces a wrist-raise gesture to access Google Assistant (Gemini) without voice commands or button presses, alongside AI-enhanced features like Smart Replies. Health and fitness tracking have been significantly improved, with 18% better accuracy in sleep cycle classification, a new skin temperature sensor, and dual-frequency GPS for precise route