With the Made by Google Pixel 11 launch set to take place in New York City on August 12, 2026, Google has already started teasing what fans can expect from the highly anticipated event through a series of teaser videos.
The teasers have given us an early look at several upcoming devices, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Fold and Pixel Watch 5. Google has also hinted at a rear notification LED light for the Pixel Pro series, adding another interesting detail to the upcoming lineup.
The event will be hosted by comedian and television personality Trevor Noah, with several well-known celebrities expected to take part in the presentation.
More Details, But No Major Specs Yet
Alongside Trevor Noah, celebrities expected to showcase Pixel 11 features reportedly include Alex Cooper, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill, Ayami Nakajo and NBA star Stephen Curry. Several other personalities are also expected to appear during the event.
Google's “Made by Google Event | Take the Stage” teaser provides a glimpse of what is coming, although the company has yet to reveal specific technical specifications or detailed feature information.
For now, it remains to be seen how much Google will reveal during the launch and how prominently the celebrity appearances will feature in the presentation.
Pixel fans in Malaysia will also be watching closely for official pricing, while the Pixel 11 Fold could attract particular attention given the durability concerns surrounding previous foldable Pixel models.
What are you hoping to see from Google's Pixel 11 lineup?
Universiti Malaya to Repurpose BMW EV Batteries for Smartphone Charging and More
BMW Group Malaysia and Universiti Malaya (UM) have teamed up to give used BMW electric vehicle batteries a second life, starting with a solar-powered smartphone charging station on the UM campus.
Located at the UM Central bus stop, the charging station uses a 1.5kWh energy storage system built from three BMW battery modules, each approximately 10 years old. The system is designed to operate for around five years and features three USB Type-C ports alongside a Thunderbolt port, allowing students and visitors to charge their devices using stored solar energy.
From EV Batteries to Rural Power and Public Chargers
The project is part of the RE x Universiti Malaya research initiative and was developed by Associate Professor Dr. Tan Chia Kwang and his team of researchers and PhD students at the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC).
While the UM charging station uses lower-capacity battery packs, higher-capacity BMW EV batteries from the same programme are being prepared for a different purpose. These batteries are expected to provide off-grid electricity to a Semai Orang Asli community in Pos Sinderut, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
The plan does not end there. After completing their second-life application in the rural community, the batteries are expected to be repurposed again as third-life smartphone charging stations.
This creates a three-stage battery lifecycle, taking the batteries from electric vehicles to rural energy storage and eventually public charging stations.
Projects like this could offer a practical way for EV manufacturers to reduce battery waste while making use of batteries that are no longer suitable for their original automotive applications.
Would you like to see more EV manufacturers launch similar second-life or third-life projects for their used batteries and other components?
Google Teases What to Expect From the Made by Google Pixel 11 Launch
