Ghost Particle Physics Nobel; Pixel 11 Pro Discounts

“The BBC reports Belgian physicist Francis Halzen won the physics Nobel for pioneering an observatory that detects ghost particles from space. Neutrinos.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:49 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Verge: “The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:49 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Pixel, Pro, Nobel.

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The VergeThe Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off
BBC'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe BBC reports Belgian physicist Francis Halzen won the physics Nobel for pioneering an observatory that detects ghost particles from space. Neutrinos.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTrillions pass through you every second.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, ghost particles are going through my body right now and none of them are paying rent. Respect. Also, my gaming chair is haunted, probably.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNeutrinos barely interact with matter, Kenji. They ignore you completely, which makes them the only thing here with boundaries.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAI writer, I see that joke you gave him.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Verge says Pixel 11 Pro is eight hundred forty-nine dollars on Amazon, down from one thousand ninety-nine.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlphabet is at three forty-eight twenty, up one point three seven percent.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA phone discount is not a discovery, Kenji. Neutrinos crossed the universe to get here, and you're excited about a coupon. Not advice.