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Last updated: August 11, 2026, 8:57 AM ET

Google Pixel 11 Series

Google's Made by Google 2026 event is officially scheduled for August 12, where the Google Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 are expected to be unveiled. Ahead of the launch, the company released a teaser video for the Pixel 11 Pro, gently poking fun at developer previews.

OpenAI Cybersecurity

OpenAI's Daybreak program now includes a higher tier that gives partners access to a more advanced cybersecurity model, expanding its security offerings.

Xiaomi Developments

A fresh rumor from Digital Chat Station reveals that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are being tested in black, white, pink, blue, and red with fiberglass backs. Separately, a tipster shared the launch roadmap for Xiaomi and Redmi in India for the rest of the year, including the Redmi 17 series.

Market Trends & Audio

Global smartphone shipments dropped 7% year-over-year in Q2, according to an FDM CCS Insight report, driven by rising memory prices. In the audio arena, a hands-on test pitted Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony's WF-1000XM6 against each other in three noisy environments to determine the best active noise cancellation.