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	Podcast:		Alphabet Scoop
	Episode:		Lights and Laptops
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		00:47:49
	Publish Date:		2026-04-24 20:30:00
	Description:		Welcome to episode 97 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will are joined by Andrew Romero to talk through a couple of Pixel hardware leaks coming out of Android 17 Beta 4. First, they discuss the growing possibility of a Pixel Laptop, and wonder what Google needs to do to succeed in an ever-competitive space. Then they turn to "Pixel Glow," a mysterious new notification light system seemingly on the way for Pixel 11. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google's rumored Pixel Laptop 28:09 - Pixel Glow 46:50 - Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 and Wrap-up Hosts Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Read more Google working on Pixel ‘laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ lights that are also coming to phones What do you want Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ lights to do? Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!
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