Trevor Noah to Host Launch Event for Google Pixel 11
WHO:
The Verge - The event will feature celebrities and influencers including Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill, Japanese actress Ayami Nakajo, and NBA star Stephen Curry.
The Verge - Trevor Noah will host the Google Pixel 11 launch event.
9to5Google - Other guests include Alex Cooper, Shubman Gill, Ayami Nakajo, Stephen Curry, Peggy Gou, Jesser, JuJu Watkins, PinkPantheress, Chari Hawkins, Steven Gerrard, and Daniel Durant.
WHAT:
9to5Google - Google teased the Pixel 11 Pro with HiLight active and the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time.
The Verge - Google is hosting its next live Made by Google hardware launch event.
9to5Google - The event will feature the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel Watch 5, along with other gadgets.
The Verge - The event aims to reach a mainstream audience, similar to last year's format.
WHERE:
The Verge - The event will take place in New York City.
WHEN:
9to5Google - Made by Google 2026 takes place on August 12 at 6 p.m. ET.
The Verge - The launch event is scheduled for August 12th at 6 PM ET.
9to5Google - The event is part of Made by Google 2026.
WHY:
The Verge - Google is aiming to attract a broader audience by featuring celebrities and influencers.
HOW:
The Verge - The event format is expected to be similar to a live taping of a late-night show, as it was last year.
The Verge - The event will be hosted in a format similar to a live taping of a late-night show.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 05:36 UTC)
The upcoming Made by Google 2026 event is set to take place on August 12 at 6 p.m. ET and will feature a lineup of celebrities and influencers, including Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill, Japanese actress Ayami Nakajo, and NBA star Stephen Curry. Google has also teased the Pixel 11 Pro with HiLight active and the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time, generating excitement among tech enthusiasts. The format of the event is expected to resemble a live taping of a late-night show, similar to last year's presentation.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Google is set to host its next live Made by Google hardware launch event in New York City on August 12th at 6 PM ET, with Trevor Noah as the host. The event will showcase the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel Watch 5, and other gadgets, featuring a lineup of celebrities and influencers including Stephen Curry and Ayami Nakajo to attract a mainstream audience. Designed to resemble a live taping of a late-night show, this launch aims to engage viewers in a familiar and entertaining format.