The day in tech.

Google announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at Made by Google. The phones ship with the Tensor G6 chip and Android 17, with pre-orders available now and stores receiving them August 20, 2026.

Anthropic is in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion. The deal would bring Decart's AI infrastructure technology under Anthropic's control, marking one of the largest acquisitions in the AI sector.

Google announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag at Made by Google 2026 in New York City. Trevor Noah hosted the event, which featured live demos including Gboard Rambler and sign language recognition.

Google's Pixel Watch 5 launches at $399 with a faster Qualcomm processor, offline Gemini, proactive AI suggestions, and new health features like Breathing Emergency Detection and Insulin Resistance Trends. The $50 price hike accompanies software-focused upgrades, with some features arriving in September.

Wall Street giants are betting Nvidia's AI chips will defy financial norms, launching a $500 billion AI financing initiative. The move backs Nvidia's hardware with massive capital, signaling sustained demand for AI infrastructure despite economic headwinds.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,300 with a Tensor G6 processor, 3,600-nit display, and triple camera. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, also $1,300, packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 2,600-nit screen, and quad camera with 200MP main sensor.

Apple is negotiating multiyear content deals with publishers to give Siri AI access to current news, with a nine-figure budget for payments. Unlike standard AI agreements, publishers would be paid per use of their content.

Lenovo's revenue beat expectations, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence products. The company's quarterly results exceeded analyst forecasts, reflecting strong market performance in its AI-related business segments.

Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse published ShieldBreak, a Windows zero-day exploiting a Windows Defender flaw for full system access on Windows 10, 11 25H2, and Server 2025. Microsoft has not patched it. The release follows Microsoft's legal threat over prior disclosures and its RoguePlanet patch bypass.

Anthropic's Claude Cowork now runs in the Claude for Chrome extension's side panel, syncing conversations, skills, and connectors with the Claude app. Max and Team subscribers get access today, with Pro plans following in coming weeks.