the aptly named Google Pixel Slate, was launched in 2018 – so there's been a big and noticeable absence of Google in the tablet space for half a decade. Which, let's face it, is odd for Google ...

It signals the companies' first foray into the world of tablets since the ill-fated Google Pixel Slate, which was discontinued a few years ago. The new Pixel Tablet has clearly been thought through.

The search giant debuted the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the Google Home Hub, and the Pixel Slate. The devices will all be available later this year. More from News At its October 2018 event ...