Google used its Made by Google event to introduce a range of new Pixel products, but not new earbuds, according to Engadget. Instead, the company is updating its existing Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a models with new software features. Engadget reports that the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will receive dynamic active noise cancellation. The feature is described as adjusting when small changes in the earbud seal occur, a practical target for in-ear headphones where fit can shift during normal use. Both the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a are also getting deeper Gemini integration. According to Engadget, Google’s chatbot will be able to adjust volume and make equalizer changes on command through the earbuds. Google is also linking the earbuds more closely with Pixel Watch. Engadget reports that the earbuds will be able to sync with the watch so music pauses automatically when the watch senses that the wearer has fallen asleep. The same feature will also disable notifications. Live Translate is getting an upgrade for earbud use as well. Engadget says the feature can now understand and translate more than 70 languages, with users able to tap the earbuds to trigger listening mode. There is one hardware-adjacent change: the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting a new olive-green finish. Engadget reports that preorders for that color are open now, while the software updates are scheduled for September. The report positions the move as an extension of Google’s current earbud lineup rather than a product replacement. Pixel Buds Pro 2 remain the higher-end option, while Pixel Buds 2a remain the lower-cost model in Google’s earbuds roster. Who benefits: Existing Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a owners stand to benefit from the September software updates. Pixel Watch users may see the most ecosystem-specific gain from sleep-based music pausing and notification suppression. Who's exposed: The update raises the baseline for competing earbuds that rely mainly on audio features rather than assistant or device-sync integration. That said, the provided reporting does not quantify adoption, pricing impact or competitive share shifts.