Google I/O 2026 kicks off today, with the event’s keynote presentation slated for 10AM PT / 1PM ET on May 19th.
Gemini is expected to be front and center once again at this year’s developer conference, with Google potentially introducing new versions of AI models and more agentic AI features. Google already showed off a bunch of AI features coming to Android 17, including AI-generated widgets, during the Android Show. The keynote is likely to bring similar updates to Search and other Google properties.
We could also get an update on Google XR and potentially even a glimpse at some new smart glasses, with models from Samsung and even Gucci reportedly in the works.
Follow along for the latest updates.
- The Vergecast is going live right after I/O.
Join us on the live stream as soon as Google’s keynote wraps up. Hayden Field and I will be in the studio to talk over the biggest announcements, which I’m going to make the bold prediction right now probably involves a lot of AI. Tune in and post your thoughts in the live chat.
- Some wild Verge alumni appear at I/O.
We’re here at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the keynote, liveblogging fingers at the ready. We also caught Phil and Vjeran in line. Not pictured is one Dieter Bohn, who approved of us upholding the Verge tradition of being first in the press line.
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Google I/O 2026 live blog: On the ground at Google’s keynote
We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, for this year’s edition of Google I/O. These days, Silicon Valley is buzzing about the future of AI search, agents, vibe coding, and e-commerce, so you can bet we’re expecting to hear tons of news on these fronts. And who knows, we might get a peek at some smart glasses demos and concept projects, too.
That said, we aren’t expecting much hardware. After all, Google jumped the gun last week, announcing the Googlebook and Fitbit Air. We also already heard much of what’s in store for Android during the Android Show.
Read Article >Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect
Google’s annual developer conference has arrived. We’re expecting plenty of updates to Gemini, Search, and every other product that Google has stuffed AI inside of. The keynote kicks off later today — here’s what to expect.
Google I/O starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET today, May 19th, with a keynote presentation, which will be livestreamed on Google’s YouTube channel and on the Google I/O site. Unlike last week’s Android Show, the I/O keynote is usually pretty long, around two hours, so plan accordingly if you’re hoping to watch the whole thing.
Read Article >Gemini is in danger of going full Copilot
I actually use the Gemini app quite a bit on my phone, but let’s not get carried away. Gemini has a creep problem.
A few years ago, that little sparkle icon started showing up in all of our Google apps. Gemini in your inbox! Gemini in your Google Drive! It was slow at first, and easy enough to tune out, but something has changed in the past few months. Gemini is creeping. It’s showing up in all kinds of places at a relentless pace, and personally, it’s starting to really cheese me off.
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