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Google I/O 2026

Google I/O is where Google previews its plans for Gemini, Android, and beyond. At I/O 2026, we’re expecting a heavy focus on AI, as Google adds more Gemini features across its ecosystem of apps and devices. The event kicks off on May 19th with a keynote at 1PM ET / 10AM PT.

Google’s new Perspectives search helps you find actual human information onlineGoogle’s new Perspectives search helps you find actual human information online
The AI takeover of Google Search starts now

Google is moving slowly and carefully to make AI happen. Maybe too slowly and too carefully for some people. But if you opt in, a whole new search experience awaits.

David Pierce
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Sundar is pumped about AI.
Google rebrands AI tools for Docs and Gmail as Duet AI — its answer to Microsoft’s CopilotGoogle rebrands AI tools for Docs and Gmail as Duet AI — its answer to Microsoft’s Copilot
Google announces PaLM 2 AI language model, already powering 25 Google servicesGoogle announces PaLM 2 AI language model, already powering 25 Google services
Google drops waitlist for AI chatbot Bard and announces oodles of new featuresGoogle drops waitlist for AI chatbot Bard and announces oodles of new features
Google’s new Magic Editor uses AI to totally transform your photosGoogle’s new Magic Editor uses AI to totally transform your photos
James Vincent
James Vincent
Google upgrades its Gmail AI writing assistant.

From Smart Reply to Smart Compose to “Help me write” — that’s the new branding for Gmail’s AI-powered writing assistant, as announced at I/O. It looks like they’ll be more options to compose messages and tweak the tone but it’s not clear who’ll have access. Follow our liveblog for more details here.

Google Maps will let you see your routes in 3DGoogle Maps will let you see your routes in 3D
Jacob Kastrenakes
Jacob Kastrenakes
Google I/O kicks off in just 10 minutes.

We’re expecting a barrage of news, from Pixel devices to AI announcements. If you want up to the second updates, you can follow along with our live blog. Our team is seated at the Shoreline Amphitheatre and reporting on... a duck with lips.

Live blog: Google showcases Search, AI, and Pixel devices at I/O 2023

Jacob Kastrenakes
Another Pixel Fold ad leaks hours before Google’s eventAnother Pixel Fold ad leaks hours before Google’s event
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Google’s in trouble — here’s where it goes next.

Ahead of the big Google I/O keynote later today, we have this segment of The Vergecast, as Nilay, David, and Alex discuss some of the issues facing the tech giant (like setting a YouTube promo ad for the Pixel Fold to premiere at the correct time) and how it might address them with AI news revealed during today’s event.

Update: And now the full episode is available.

Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Google is so thirsty to show what developers can do with AI, that it built this AI hype game for I/O.

Ahead of the I/O keynote speech later today, Google shared this I/O Flip card game as an example of what its tools are capable of, using generative AI tools for the art and descriptions that say things like “Dash the Wizard lives in a castle with his pet dragon. He loves to cast spells and make people laugh.”

Images were pre-generated using two technologies pioneered out of Google Research: Muse, a text-to-image AI model from the Imagen family of models, and DreamBooth,

Card descriptions were prototyped in MakerSuite and pre-generated using the PaLM API which accesses Google’s large language models.

Google needs to stop throwing good money after BardGoogle needs to stop throwing good money after Bard
Google leaked its own Pixel Fold ad with Giannis Antetokounmpo a little earlyGoogle leaked its own Pixel Fold ad with Giannis Antetokounmpo a little early
Google I/O 2023: how to watch and what to expectGoogle I/O 2023: how to watch and what to expect
Google will reportedly reveal a bunch of big AI updates at I/OGoogle will reportedly reveal a bunch of big AI updates at I/O
It’s time for Google to fix the Nest HubIt’s time for Google to fix the Nest Hub
Google announces the Pixel FoldGoogle announces the Pixel Fold
Richard Lawler
The Google Pixel Watch needs a good chip, but which?The Google Pixel Watch needs a good chip, but which?
Vergecast: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Google I/O 2022Vergecast: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Google I/O 2022
With its Pixel Watch and tablet, Google is getting serious about its own ecosystemWith its Pixel Watch and tablet, Google is getting serious about its own ecosystem
Google’s AR translation glasses: it’s really not that simpleGoogle’s AR translation glasses: it’s really not that simple
Antonio G. Di Benedetto and Mitchell Clark
The Pixel 6A loses the A-series’ best featureThe Pixel 6A loses the A-series’ best feature
Google updates Android Auto to better fit all the different sized touchscreens in cars todayGoogle updates Android Auto to better fit all the different sized touchscreens in cars today
Here’s why Google highlighting KakaoTalk on Wear OS 3 mattersHere’s why Google highlighting KakaoTalk on Wear OS 3 matters
Google I/O 2022: everything coming out of the online developers conferenceGoogle I/O 2022: everything coming out of the online developers conference
After roasting Apple about headphone jacks, Google quietly dumps it from Pixel 6AAfter roasting Apple about headphone jacks, Google quietly dumps it from Pixel 6A
Google’s ‘premium’ Pixel Tablet sure doesn’t look very premiumGoogle’s ‘premium’ Pixel Tablet sure doesn’t look very premium
How the new Pixel Buds Pro measure up to Google’s A-Series earbudsHow the new Pixel Buds Pro measure up to Google’s A-Series earbuds
The Pixel 6A includes Google’s Tensor chipset and costs $449The Pixel 6A includes Google’s Tensor chipset and costs $449
Here’s how the Google Pixel 6A compares to its biggest competitorsHere’s how the Google Pixel 6A compares to its biggest competitors
Here’s when you can preorder Google’s new devicesHere’s when you can preorder Google’s new devices
Google shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented realityGoogle shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented reality
Google’s biggest announcements at I/O 2022Google’s biggest announcements at I/O 2022
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Pixel by Pixel: how Google is trying to focus and ship the future

Making ambient computing happen is forcing Google to change how it does everything

David Pierce
Google finally announces the Pixel WatchGoogle finally announces the Pixel Watch
Google’s Pixel team is making an Android tabletGoogle’s Pixel team is making an Android tablet
Here’s an early look at the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro coming this fallHere’s an early look at the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro coming this fall
Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro come with noise cancellation and long battery lifeGoogle’s new Pixel Buds Pro come with noise cancellation and long battery life

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