The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air 2026 is the year screenless wearables took off: here are 8 of the best trackers you can buy. TechRadar · Aug 19
Google’s founders didn’t market test Alphabet’s name before launching the now $1.9 trillion juggernaut. Here's the advice Steve Jobs gave Larry Page The anniversary of Google's IPO is on Wednesday, and Fortune looked back at the philosophy behind the founders' brainchild. Fortune · Aug 19
Korea's First Sovereign AI Appliance Ships: Domestic Chip, Domestic LLM, One Server Sovereign AI appliance KT NPU LLM Station combines Rebellions ATOM-MAX inference chip and Mi:dm K 2.5 Pro language model in a single on-premises server, giving Korean regulated-sector organizations their first legally compliant path to generative AI under the mangjuri network-separation rules that block cloud AI access. International Business Times · Aug 19
Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: Which small flagship is better? Anyone interested in buying a standard flagship Android phone right now is wondering which is better, the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26? Android Central · Aug 19
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL review: A sprinkling of interesting features can't make up for offering little else Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer. Tom’s Guide · Aug 19
I spent a week testing the Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and they're harder to recommend despite some fun new Gemini features The Pixel 11 Pro family offers compelling new features at a higher price than ever, and that's hard to justify. Android Central · Aug 19
Review: I wore the Google Pixel Watch 5 for a week — and it’s the new king of on-wrist safety The Pixel Watch 5 is identical to its predecessor in many ways, but groundbreaking new preventive health and safety tools give it a major leg up versus the competition. Tom’s Guide · Aug 19
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Falling behind the foldable curve Even with key upgrades like the Tensor G6 chip and more AI-assisted features, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes up short against the competition. Tom’s Guide · Aug 19
I just got invited to the Googlebook September 15 event in NYC — this is what I expect to see Google just announced that it will unveil the first Googlebooks at an NYC event on September 15. Here's what we know and what we expect to see. Tom’s Guide · Aug 19
Google is buying up bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI Tech giant has assured former airline employees and customers that the data will be scrubbed of identifying information The Independent UK · Aug 19
Ex-Google chief scientist tells Gen Z the trick is not to master AI—instead, just skim papers Jeff Dean, who just left Google after 27 years, says future success belongs to Gen Z students who read broadly and focus on problems with a five-year horizon. Fortune · Aug 19
73 Chaotic Pics Of The Old Internet That Today’s Kids Can’t Even Comprehend There was a time in digital technology when social media, algorithms, and video streaming were non-existent concepts to the surfing public. People simply found joy in connecting with the world. No divisiveness, no toxic timelines. Here are some screenshots of what those days looked like, which can serve as a… Bored Panda · Aug 19
Marvell shares jump 8% after chipmaker hands Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake Marvell shares surged 8% after securing a Google agreement to develop custom AI chips and related technologies. Google received a warrant for up to 58.97 million shares worth about $12.18 billion, strengthening Marvell’s position in AI infrastructure. The Economic Times · Aug 19
T3 · Aug 19 The Android gravy train is over! Google starts to roll out new app sideloading restrictions – here's why that's a good thing Google's new measures for sideloading Android apps have started to arrive
TechRadar · Aug 19 'I would rather use my own head than to let Claude reply': Google Workspace users divided on news Claude can now write and send emails in Gmail for you — without asking for permission Gmail messages can now be drafted and sent by Claude, even without your approval - which could be a problem.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19 Google to stop making Pixel devices in China, report claims — India and Vietnam prime candidates for manufacturing shift owing to Beijing-Washington tensions To reduce reliance on China, Google plans to relocate production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and headsets from China to India and Vietnam.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 Samsung hikes chipmaking prices by up to 15% on demand spike Demand from Chinese customers has been particularly strong, but Samsung has been unable to meet all orders because it must serve US customers and reserve part of its capacity to support its own chip production, said the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are discussing sensitive…
T3 · Aug 19 Volvo EX60 just showed the world how to build an electric mid-sized SUV – a Scandinavian masterpiece on wheels The all-electric incarnation of Volvo’s most popular car could be its biggest success yet
Euronews · Aug 19 Meta collects three times more user data than Microsoft or Apple New research shows Meta's apps collect an average of 25 out of 35 possible data types, more than any other tech giant.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 19 Tom's Guide to smart glasses: 13 terms you need to know Smart glasses are complicated. These are the terms you need to know to figure out what companies are talking about.
TechRadar · Aug 19 Sorry, Samsung — Google says its latest AI smartphone camera tool can measure bodies better than the Galaxy Watch's bioelectric sensors In the midst of a health wearables arms race, Google's been quietly developing health scanning tools for your smartphone's camera instead.
Android Central · Aug 18 Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York [Update] Google is hosting an in-person Googlebook Showcase in New York on September 15, giving the platform its first proper public reveal.
Android Central · Aug 18 Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.
Android Central · Aug 18 Big changes: Google reportedly plans to exit China in 2027 to produce Pixel line in India, Vietnam Google might drop out of China in 2027 to produce its Pixel portfolio in India and Vietnam amid hopes of shipping more units in 2026.