In a surprising twist, Google appears to be developing a custom-built Tensor chip exclusively for its Pixel Watch series. This new chip, internally codenamed ‘NPT’ (likely referring to ‘Newport Beach’), is expected to debut in 2026 alongside the much-anticipated Pixel Watch 5 (according toAndroid Authority). We don’t even have the Pixel Watch 4 yet, but the move to a custom Tensor chip would represent Google’s first major foray into bespoke silicon for wearables, with the primary goal being efficiency rather than sheer processing power. Google appears ready to take control of its silicon strat…