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Gadget News — July 18, 2026
Here’s today’s sweep of gadget and device news.
The big story brewing is Google’s Pixel 11 family. Google has confirmed a “Made by Google” event and pre-order date of August 12 in New York, teasing a new “Pixel Glow” feature — a circular RGB LED built into the camera bar, used as a full-color notification light. The lineup is expected to include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, alongside new Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds hardware. Google is offering early sign-ups (before August 7) a store-credit incentive tied to launch day, and Gemini Intelligence is expected to feature heavily in the event.
On the Apple side, early iPhone 18 leaks are circulating around pricing, release timing and battery changes, with some reports suggesting a notable price increase over the current lineup.
In gaming hardware, Microsoft’s Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is live through July 30, and coverage continues around high-end gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 18. Robotics also had a moment today, with humanoid robot demonstrations — including dexterous robotic hands capable of fine manipulation tasks like assembling small parts — continuing to draw attention as a fast-moving hardware category.
Sources: GSMArena, TechRadar, HotHardware, PhoneArena, LatestLY.
