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A hands-on leak shows the Pixel 11 Pro XL in real life just days before Google's launch event.

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August 12 is the date for Google's Made by Google event. The Pixel Watch 5 teaser is already out and takes direct shots at Apple and Samsung.

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A leak shows the Pixel Watch 5 adding a Stephen Curry edition, the first time that Fitbit Air style appears on a Pixel Watch.

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Leaks for the Pixel 11 are accumulating fast, with detailed specs and design elements already circulating ahead of launch.

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A game developer claims Google's AI extracted a secret character from a private Docs document. The company denies training models on Workspace files and says only publicly shared documents are scanned.

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Google's Pixel Watch 5 teaser video claims the device has the decency to look like a watch, taking a direct jab at Apple and Samsung designs.

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$28 billion in SpaceX holdings has been erased from Google's portfolio after the private company's valuation dropped. The adjustment reflects a broader markdown on the shares held by Alphabet.

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Sony is reportedly planning a re-release of its 2020 WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones at around $250. The move would bring back the older model at a lower price point than current XM5 units.

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Google released Gemini Omni Flash, the first model in its new Omni family. It generates and edits videos from text, image, video or audio references.

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Samsung cut trade-in values for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on release day after scaling back pre-order incentives. Best remaining deals now sit with third-party carriers and retailers.

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Google Photos added a toggle to disable the shimmer animation that plays when converting photo subjects into stickers. The option appears in the app's sticker settings.

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Square Enix is deploying Google's Gemini to hunt bugs in its games, backed by Japanese government subsidies to automate a substantial share of quality control.

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Android Canary 2608 shows early work on AI-generated lockscreen clocks for Pixel phones.

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Google Messages is expanding beta access to a long-press menu redesign that improves one-handed usage and precise copying. Testing began in January.

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Android Canary 2608 adds the ability to customize Quick Settings layout on Pixel. The change appears in the latest canary build now rolling out.

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Google named Trevor Noah to host its Made by Google 2026 event, which will feature the Pixel 11 launch. The show takes place in less than a week.

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Google Chrome on Android is testing a dual navigation bar layout that adds a dedicated Gemini button in the top bar. The change is rolling out gradually alongside a similar redesign for iOS.

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A solo Steam developer alleges Google's AI scraped their private Docs for details on upcoming game content. The leak surfaced in responses from Gemini.

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Google Wallet now lets parents send money to their kids for use at any Google Pay merchant. The feature adds controls for secure transfers within family accounts.

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24 hours of extra lead time on average: WeatherNext hits state-of-the-art accuracy on cyclone track and intensity forecasts.

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Google Drive stops backing up photos next week. Users have days left to download libraries or switch to paid storage before the free tier ends.

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Google Maps Ask is expanding to over 150 countries. • Australia, Brazil, Canada • Indonesia, Japan, Mexico

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Google's largest AI reorganization yet moved several executives while leadership framed the shifts as setup for future gains. The changes reportedly point to deeper organizational strains in its AI race position.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders in Europe are running 70% ahead of the Z Fold 7. Samsung calls the new foldables its strongest launch yet on the continent.

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Google Maps' Ask Maps now handles food orders, hotel searches, and plan-aware suggestions through conversational requests inside the app.

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Google Maps is expanding its Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat globally, adding Personal Intelligence and real-time transit queries after the March rollout.

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Google is reportedly testing Device Help, a Gemini mode that lets Pixel users troubleshoot and configure their phones by asking questions directly.

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Zillow's Q2 revenue rose 18% to $772 million, but a $36 million restructuring charge from layoffs produced a $4 million net loss. The company also expanded CFO Jeremy Hofmann's role to include chief operating officer and hired its first chief legal and policy officer from Google.

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Google Home's latest update adds Gemini-powered interactive storytelling and support for a wider range of cameras.

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UAG's case for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 adds magnetic accessory support despite Samsung's stacked camera layout. The change targets the incompatibility that affects most recent Galaxy phones.

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Google Contacts for Android has added strings detailing upcoming HiLight color support for the Pixel 11. The update surfaces ahead of the phone's expected launch.

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Google is restructuring its AI leadership, moving the DeepMind chief into a new role. The change comes as the company consolidates oversight across its various AI teams.

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Google posted an update on its AI momentum on blog.google, signaling the next phase of development. No specific metrics or product details were included in the announcement.

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Google is cutting 52 employees in Washington state, according to a state filing. The reductions follow earlier rounds at the company this year.

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CMF launched open-ear earbuds with AI-generated models in the marketing images. The choice has drawn immediate backlash online.

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Google is discounting official Pixel 10 series cases ahead of next week's Pixel 11 launch. The move clears remaining stock as the company shifts focus to the new models.

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4K Netflix playback is now supported in Chrome, but only on Windows machines.

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Google Assistant support ends across Android phones and connected devices in September. Gemini is taking over the slot.

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Samsung confirmed record initial sales for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as pre-order deals end. The company backed earlier media reports with its own figures.

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Leaked marketing images for the Pixel Watch 5 have surfaced online one week before launch. They expand on previously known specs while adding a few new details.

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Hundreds of Blogger sites were locked after Google flagged them under its malware policy in a false positive. Some accounts were deleted outright.

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Sunbird has launched its iMessage for Android app after years in beta, asking users to trust its servers with end-to-end encrypted messages to enable blue bubbles.

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Google Assistant is reportedly weeks from being fully replaced by Gemini. The transition marks the end of the original voice assistant's run.

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Google Home is preparing a fix for Familiar Faces alerts that have stopped working on Walmart's Onn cameras. The devices use the same integration path as Nest models.

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SpaceX's AI revenue tripled to $2.6 billion year over year, fueled by new compute deals with Anthropic and Google. The division posted a $1.5 billion loss.

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Asus's CX9406 has surfaced as the first Googlebook from the Taiwanese maker, appearing online a day after images of a rival version. The device joins a wave of third-party models now hitting leaks and listings.

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Three Pixel 10 fixes arrive with the August 2026 security patch for Android 17, now rolling out to Pixel 8, 8a, 9, and 10 series devices.

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$600 off Samsung's Z Flip 8 for new Google Fi lines. The discount applies through the carrier's current promotion.

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A leak shows three hardware changes for the Pixel Watch 5, including an accelerated chip and second-generation Active Band.

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Google posted a 15-second official teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold a week before the planned announcement. The clip mostly lines up with the design leaks already circulating.

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1.44 million pre-order sales for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series have already surpassed the Galaxy Note 10 record, with the tally still rising.

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A leak shows Google's Pixel 11 Glow feature will be branded HiLight, along with details on its functions.

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Three attacks let malware on compromised Windows devices hijack Google-synced passkeys, bypass verification, and extract private keys from the Password Manager.

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First reported case of agent-on-agent violence traces to a Google dev kit, where poisoned pull requests use prompt injection to let one agent seize control of another.

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Android's August 2026 Google System Release Notes outline changes to Play services, the Play Store, and Play system modules. The updates span phones, tablets, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and PC, with some aimed at developers.

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Google Health 5.05 now routes Fitbit workouts, steps, and vitals straight into Apple Health. Users tap the profile icon, open Partner apps, and select Apple Health to complete the link.

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Four AI labs, Meta, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI, are set to meet Trump officials to discuss AI safety testing.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling out to Pixel devices today. The prior beta two weeks earlier contained no visible changes.

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25% off marks Notability's first release on Android after years as an iOS-only note-taking app.

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Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8's new shape exists because "one size does not fit all". The company also addressed color options across its foldables and the cushion design on the Galaxy Watch 9.

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