Google has confirmed its annual Made by Google hardware showcase for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the livestream scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, or 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The event will be accessible globally through the official Made by Google YouTube channel and the Google Store website, with support for smart TVs, laptops, and game consoles. Google’s Keyword blog will provide real-time updates throughout the presentation.
Comedian Trevor Noah will host this year’s production, taking over from Jimmy Fallon, who fronted the 2025 event. Google’s promotional material has named a roster of high-profile guests including Alex Cooper, Shubman Gill, Stephen Curry, Peggy Gou, JuJu Watkins, PinkPantheress, Chari Hawkins, Steven Gerrard, Daniel Durant, Ayami Nakajo, and Jesser. The company has cautioned that inclusion in the teaser does not guarantee a live stage appearance, noting that last year Stephen Curry participated only via pre-recorded video.
The presentation marks a structural shift from the 2025 format, which was integrated into Fallon’s talk show. This year’s standalone, celebrity-driven production also arrives a week earlier on the calendar and starts later in the day than its predecessor.
Google has already teased two devices in official videos: the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. A short clip previewing the Pixel Watch 5 satirized competing smartwatch designs. The standard Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL are expected to complete the smartphone lineup, though neither has been individually teased.
Several accessories may debut based on industry leaks rather than official confirmation. These include a Pixel Tag tracker reportedly priced around €34.90 in Europe, a dark green colorway for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, a potential first look at the Googlebook laptop project, and a possible teaser for Android XR glasses. Specifications such as the Tensor G6 chip, a new modem, and increased storage tiers have circulated widely but remain unverified by Google.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to appear on stage but may not reach retail until October, mirroring the release pattern of last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google has not confirmed a launch date.
A full recording will be published on YouTube shortly after the livestream concludes, allowing viewers in incompatible time zones to catch every announcement. TechCabal will publish detailed coverage of all devices revealed during the event.
