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Google's Pixel release date page lists exact support end dates for each device. Pixel 6 and 7 series phones get five years of updates, while Pixel 8 and later models get seven years, with a-series phones following their own release-based timelines. Phones up to the Pixel 5a are already out of support.
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative concluded Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, awarding $1,262,000 across three days as researchers demonstrated 98 zero-day vulnerabilities in devices including the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10, OpenAI Codex and Oracle's Autonomous AI Database. Ikotas Labs won the contest overall with $361,000 and 42.5 Master of Pwn points, including a $300,000 payout for a chained exploit against the Pixel 10, ahead of runners-up Xint and Team ZyGoat.
Google is discontinuing Safety Signal, the LTE-based safety tool on the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3, with access ending December 12. Users will get email and push notifications giving 30 days' notice before their access is cut off. Features like emergency SOS, fall detection and emergency contact calls will still work via WiFi, Bluetooth pairing to a phone, or an active cellular plan.
Amazon is offering 18% off the top-spec 1TB configuration of Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, a $300 reduction from its launch price. This marks the first discount since the phone's release.
WIRED has published a running roundup of Prime Day fitness tech discounts, including the Google Pixel Watch 5, Apple Watch SE 3, CMF Watch 3 Pro, Peloton Bike+, HigherDose Red Light Therapy Hat and Apple AirPods Max 2. The list is updated daily as prices change and expired deals are removed, with the Pixel Watch 5 currently $65 off in both 41mm and 45mm sizes.
An Android Authority writer lays out personal reasons for favoring Google's Pixel 11 Pro over rival Android flagships, citing a cleaner software experience with fewer duplicate or bloatware apps compared to phones like Samsung's. The piece also highlights Pixel's position as first in line for software updates as a key advantage.
Google has released an update for its Pixel Buds 2A and Pro 2 earbuds, adding features first teased in August. Paired with a Pixel Watch, the buds can now detect when a wearer falls asleep and respond by pausing music, muting notifications and disabling touch controls, alongside new tap-to-mute, one-tap live translation, and Gemini voice commands for ANC, EQ and touch settings. The Pro 2 also gains an exclusive Dynamic ANC feature that adjusts audio based on earbud fit.
Google has issued its October 2026 Pixel update, with separate builds for the Pixel 6 and 7 series plus Fold and Tablet, the new Pixel 11 line, and Pixel 8-10 devices. The update fixes audio distortion during VoIP calls on Pixel 8-10, a virtual keyboard bug on Pixel 8-11, and incorrect photo/video orientation on Pixel 11. No fixes were specifically listed for Pixel 6 or 7 hardware.
Amazon's two-day Prime Day sale includes discounts on several wearables, including a roughly $50 cut on the newly released Apple Watch Series 12, $65 off the latest Google Pixel Watch, and 20 percent off the Apple Watch SE 3, bringing it to $199. WIRED reviewers have tested and vetted the products featured in the roundup, which is being updated as new deals appear.
During Prime Day, Amazon reduced the Google Pixel 11 to $749, marking the lowest price since its launch in August 2026. The deal provides a $150 discount from the original $899 retail price, making it an attractive option for shoppers interested in Google's latest flagship phone. The Pixel 11 features a refined design, upgraded Tensor chip, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved battery life, with positive reviews supporting its value at this price point.
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel 11 Pro at a record-low price of $849, down from its usual $1,099, marking a 23% discount. The device features a 6.3-inch display, high-end hardware, advanced AI capabilities, and a robust camera system, making it a compact flagship option. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
A new leak reveals the Fitbit Edge will feature a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, aluminum body, and health sensors including GPS and ECG. It is expected to launch at around €179 in Europe and £159 in the UK, with four color options. The device aims to fill the gap between Fitbit's fitness trackers and the Pixel Watch, offering advanced health features at an accessible price point.