Watch the 'Made by Google' hardware event here, live

Google, as you’ll no doubt be aware by now, is hosting a major hardware event today where it will be taking the wraps off, among other things, its new Pixel phones.

The "Made by Google" event will showcase the next generation of Google created hardware, and start today at 12PM ET/5PM BST / 9AM PT.

In addition to the new Pixel phones, the company is expected to announce:

• Google Home, the search giant’s Amazon Echo rival
• A 4K capable Chromecast Ultra
• Google Wi-Fi, its latest home router
• Daydream VR, an Android powered VR platform.

The great news is you can tune into the event live, here. Just return nearer the time, and start watching below.

[UPDATE] The event is now over, but you can watch the recording below. Please use the following links to learn more about some of the products that were announced.

• Pixel and Pixel XL are Google's iPhone killers
• Come Home to Google's new personal assistant
• Google Wifi reinvents the wireless router -- but does it need reinventing?
• Chromecast Ultra delivers 4K content for just $69

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