'Made by Google 2026' Pixel 11 launch event lineup revealed, includes host Trevor Noah, Shubman Gill
Google’s annual Made by Google 2026 ' Pixel 11 launch event is scheduled to take place on August 12 in New York, and ahead of the unveiling, the company has revealed the full star-studded lineup. As per a teaser video posted by the tech giant on its social media platforms, comedian and former late-night host Trevor Noah will host the upcoming hardware showcase.
He takes over primary hosting duties as the tech giant prepares to unveil its new Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5 , with Google doubling down on a celebrity-focused format. Last year’s showcase was hosted by late-night presenter Jimmy Fallon.
Star-studded lineup confirmedGoogle's teaser highlighted a diverse roster of athletes, musicians and creators featured in the event's preview material:
Sports icons: Cricket star Shubman Gill , NBA superstar Stephen Curry, college basketball phenom JuJu Watkins, track and field athlete Chari Hawkins, and former football manager Steven Gerrard.
Entertainment and creators: Podcast host Alex Cooper, Japanese actress Ayami Nakajo, musician PinkPantheress, DJ Peggy Gou, actor Daniel Durant, and YouTube creator Jesser.
While Google has not clarified whether all featured guests will attend the live presentation in New York City or appear via pre-recorded segments, several featured personalities, including Gill, Nakajo and Curry, have previously starred in official Google Pixel promotional campaigns.
Product teasers and event detailsBeyond the celebrity announcement, Google offered brief initial glimpses of incoming hardware products, officially teasing the Pixel 11 Pro featuring an active “HiLight” feature alongside the next-generation Pixel Watch 5. The “Made by Google 2026” event can be watched live on the company’s YouTube channel.
He takes over primary hosting duties as the tech giant prepares to unveil its new Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5 , with Google doubling down on a celebrity-focused format. Last year’s showcase was hosted by late-night presenter Jimmy Fallon.
Star-studded lineup confirmedGoogle's teaser highlighted a diverse roster of athletes, musicians and creators featured in the event's preview material:
Sports icons: Cricket star Shubman Gill , NBA superstar Stephen Curry, college basketball phenom JuJu Watkins, track and field athlete Chari Hawkins, and former football manager Steven Gerrard.
Entertainment and creators: Podcast host Alex Cooper, Japanese actress Ayami Nakajo, musician PinkPantheress, DJ Peggy Gou, actor Daniel Durant, and YouTube creator Jesser.
While Google has not clarified whether all featured guests will attend the live presentation in New York City or appear via pre-recorded segments, several featured personalities, including Gill, Nakajo and Curry, have previously starred in official Google Pixel promotional campaigns.
Product teasers and event detailsBeyond the celebrity announcement, Google offered brief initial glimpses of incoming hardware products, officially teasing the Pixel 11 Pro featuring an active “HiLight” feature alongside the next-generation Pixel Watch 5. The “Made by Google 2026” event can be watched live on the company’s YouTube channel.
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