The lines are blurring between competition and collaboration as Google reaches across enemy lines to partner with Apple. Or, if “partner” is too strong a word, then at least to cooperate for the greater good. The search engine giant extended not one, but three olive branches to the luxury tech-maker this week, but could it all be part of a grander plan on Google’s part to take the tech giant’s place? Plus, Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 details and images have leaked, and Google teamed up with a classic denim designer to create a whole new kind of wearable tech — all in this week’s tracker.