Google's Perplexing Addition of a Thermometer to the Pixel 8 Pro Diverts Focus from AI

Google's addition of a thermometer to the Pixel 8 Pro seems like an odd diversion from its AI-focused vision.

The thermometer doesn't align with Google's goals for the Pixel to showcase AI integration and excellence.

The thermometer implementation is erratic and has unclear utility beyond taking body temperature.

It's unclear why Google spent resources adding this when it could have better spent them on core AI features.

The thermometer feels like an unfocused toy addition to an otherwise disciplined $1000 AI-centric flagship.