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Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC
Google I/O is always like a little amateur dramatics show, but this year the company could have boasted about making Apple rely on its Gemini. It just totally failed to do so.
Omni, Pics, and a Big Search Overhaul: Everything You Missed at Google I/O 2026
Google's Tuesday I/O keynote was jam-packed with news about AI, AI, and more AI, from agentic AI in search and Gemini enhancements to details about the Google-Samsung smart glasses.
Google launches Gemini for Science AI research toolkit
The Gemini for Science suite includes three experimental tools covering hypothesis generation, computational testing, and literature review
Samsung preps 6.47-inch Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ to make 4 flagship models next year
Leaks allege that Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro will sport a 6.47-inch display. It’s expected to be shoehorned in as the...
Google Launches $100 Monthly AI Ultra Plan
New subscription targets developers and creators using Gemini
Some Google AI Plans Now Include YouTube Premium, Overhauls Top Tiers
There’s a new $100-per-month subscription for those who want expanded Gemini access, without the $200 price tag.
Notes on The Matchmaking System
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Google and Samsung launch AI-powered Intelligent Eyewear
Google and Samsung have entered the smart glasses market with Intelligent Eyewear, made with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
Google expands AI push at I/O with enterprise-focused Gemini upgrades and smarter search tools
Alphabet Inc. ’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) on Tuesday introduced a range of new artificial intelligence tools at its annual I/O developer conference, including AI agents integrated directly into Search and a faster, lower-cost Gemini model aimed at enterprise customers.
Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back
A BBC investigation revealed a simple way to get AI chatbots to spit out misinformation. Google and other AI companies are now trying to fix the problem.
Google quietly nerfed its AI Pro plan, and here's what you get now
Google claims a fairer approach, while users call it a "scam."
'Ask YouTube' brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube.
Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs
Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Ancho
Google is launching an Android version of its AI Studio vibe coding tool.
The app, which you can pre-register for on Google Play, will let you use AI and prompts to starting building other apps. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-5.10.01PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover
At annual I/O conference, company debuts a product for everyday consumers to create autonomous AI agents
Android 17’s ‘Continue On’ will let you move tasks between devices, like Apple’s Handoff
Google is setting the stage for Android’s version of Apple Handoff, with the new “Continue On” feature in Android 17...
Google and Xreal's 'Project Aura' XR Smart Glasses Are Legit
The spatial computing experience isn't as immersive as an XR headset, but maybe it doesn't need to be.
Google I/O 2026: Every new AI tool you can try for free
Spoiler: It's a short list this year.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app
After appearing for the first time in Android 17 Beta, Google’s screen recorder menu now defaults to an option that...
Google's First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support
Google today said that its first "intelligent eyewear" product is set to launch this fall. It is teaming up with Samsung and eyewear manufacturers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to launch new AI audio glasses. The glasses will run Android XR, which is Google's platform for smart glasses and AR/VR headsets. There are cameras, speakers, and microphones in the glasses, but there is no display in the lenses.
You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
Google caps off I/O 2026 day one with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release
As if you didn't have enough Google news to catch up with after I/O's keynote, we've also got a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release.
Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
Gemini Spark is giving Google a whole new level of access to your data.
Google to release smart glasses and add AI ‘agents’ to search engine
CEO Sundar Pichai says features powered by new Gemini model will close gap with Anthropic and OpenAI
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel
The two week cadence this cycle continues with Google today releasing Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 during I/O 2026. The...
Google Debuts AI-Powered Tools To Optimize Scientific Research Workflows
Three new features will be available under the Gemini for Science collection.
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
Google Announces Wear OS 7
The OS update integrates Gemini Intelligence and adds a new widget system.
Google and Samsung’s Android XR glasses will have multiple ‘disruptive’ and ‘timeless’ styles
Google and Samsung have officially teased their first pair of Android XR glasses, with the first batch of styles launch in Fall 2026.
Google takes a page out of Meta's book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses
Google is back in the glasses game with "audio glasses" out this fall.
YouTube Worldwide Users Can Use AI To Insert Themselves Into Videos
The Google-owned video platform also now has more three billion users, the company revealed Tuesday.
Google Antigravity 2.0 goes after Claude Code and OpenAI Codex with a full agent-first rebuild
Google has taken the IDE off Antigravity. What is left, announced at I/O 2026, is a standalone desktop app built around agents rather than a code editor with AI bolted on.
Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more
AI content is getting good, but SynthID might be able to help tell truth from fiction.
Everything New in Wear OS 7
Wear OS 7 has been announced, set to release to supported smartwatches later this year. Google claims that watches upgrading from Wear OS 6 to Wear OS 7 can expect up to 10% improvement in battery...
Google unveils new $100 per month AI Ultra plan; cuts price of top-tier plan
Google unveils $100/mo AI Ultra plan at I/O for developers: higher Gemini limits, Antigravity access, 20TB storage, YouTube Premium.
Google announces Wear OS 7 with Live Updates, widgets, more
A significant lineup of changes is coming to Pixel Watches with Wear OS 7, as Google announces the new wearable...
Google TV update will support Wii-like pointer remotes
At Google I/O 2026, a new focus on pointer remotes – like a Wii remote – is being announced for...
Google announces agent-optimized Gemini 3.5.Flash and a do-anything model called Omni
Google says its more efficient Gemini 3.5 Flash is the key to your agentic AI future.
Google, Samsung unveil Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O 2026
Billed as "intelligent eyewear," the upcoming smart glasses are expected to arrive later this year.
XREAL’s Android XR glasses will launch before the end of 2026, early access for devs
Alongside other Android XR announcements at Google I/O 2026, XREAL has confirmed that its Project Aura glasses will be launching...
First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch
XREAL today confirmed it’s launching Project Aura sometime this year, making them the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system. Xreal and Google showcased Project Aura at Google I/O today, further confirming the wired AR glasses are set to launch globally in 2026. On stage, Project Aura was shown off running […]
Google’s interactive world builder, Project Genie, will drop you in real places using Street View
Google just announced its world-exploring game, Project Genie, is getting a new feature that drops you in real-world locations, like...
Google flips Antigravity into an agentic dev suite, AI Studio app lands on Android
Google's Antigravity 2.0 is here to build and manage agents to let them loose on your latest projects, as AI Studio Android app arrives.
Google AI Studio can now build Android apps, Android Studio adds iOS app porting
Google made several developer announcements at I/O 2026, led by AI Studio's new capability to build native Android apps.
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
Gemini, AI in Search, vibe coding, and more at I/O.
YouTube overhaul broadens search with ‘Ask YouTube,’ adds Gemini Omni to recreate someone else’s Shorts
Gemini Omni, the latest generative model announced at Google I/O, is coming to YouTube within the Shorts Remix tool. It...
Gemini Omni, the ‘create anything’ model, starts today with lifelike video
Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new family of generative models designed to “create anything,” and you can use it...
Google Flow AI video editing & music tools getting dedicated apps and Omni upgrades
As its competition takes a break, Google is doubling down on video generation through Gemini, with Omni upgrades for it...
With Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google bets its next AI wave on agents, not chatbots
Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most powerful coding and agentic AI model yet, at the company's annual developer conference. It is capable of autonomously executing complex tasks and building software from scratch.
Docs Live and voice AI in Google Keep let you talk to create, ‘Google Pics’ announced
Google at I/O 2026 announced AI voice features for Docs and Keep. The company also unveiled “Google Pics” as the newest Workspace app.
Google is adding AI detection for photos, videos, and audio to Search and Chrome
AI detection is more vital than ever, but Google is looking to improve on its current suite with new ways of checking images and more.
How to use Google’s new information agents
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
‘Gmail Live’ is a new way to search emails as AI Inbox comes to AI Plus, AI Pro
At I/O 2026, Google announced two big updates for Gmail, starting with a new Live voice search experience.
Gemini app now has compute-based usage limits as AI Ultra now starts at $100
Alongside all the new features, Google announced that Gemini is switching away from daily prompt limits, while AI Ultra is now cheaper.
Google gets ‘intelligent’ Search box redesign, information agents, mini apps, & more
Google Search received big updates at I/O 2026. For starters, AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash globally...
Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Google's Search box is getting its biggest-ever AI revamp
Google is bringing its various AI products closer together and updating its iconic Search box for the AI era.
Google Introduces Gemini Omni, a Multimodal AI That Knows the World
Starting with video, Omni will eventually be able to create any output from any input.
Google Drops Price of Its Highest-Tier AI Plan as Gemini Gets More Powerful
The new pricing brings two Ultra options: a $100 plan for advanced Gemini access and a $200 plan with the highest limits.
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
Powered by a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box to answer longer queries, introducing a video-generation and video-editing tool and simplifying online shopping.
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Google launches Antigravity 2.0 with an updated desktop app and CLI tool at IO 2026
Google is debuting a new AI Ultra plan priced at $100, which will give users 5x more usage limit than the AI Pro plan alongside the Antigravity 2.0 launch.
Google Shoves More AI Into Search, Including A Dynamic Search Box And Agentic Features
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
First Batch of Android XR Smart Glasses Launch This Fall
Exactly one year ago today, Google announced that it was building Android XR smart glasses with the help of Samsung, in partnership with brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The same thing is...
Google's Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that's just the start
Google's Gemini Omni is a new multimodal model that reasons across text, images, audio, and video to generate and edit videos through simple conversation — starting with Omni Flash.
Google can now vibe-code you an Android app
Build it on the web and test it on your phone.
Google's AI now lets you talk to your Gmail inbox
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude
The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a standalone chatbot.
Google's AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes
Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into AI-powered software development.
Google's Gemini Omni Can Generate 'Anything From Any Input,' Starting With Video
Google didn't forget AI creators in its latest round of Gemini announcements.
Gemini app rolling out ‘Neural Expressive’ redesign, 3.5 Flash, 24/7 Spark agent, & Daily Brief
At I/O 2026, Google announced major updates for the Gemini app, starting with a new 3.5 Flash model that offers...
Google Unveils New Gemini AI Agent for Personal Tasks
The tech firm highlights both Spark and Omni, a video-creation tool, at its annual developer conference.
Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more
We've collected all the consumer-facing announcements and notable developer developments made at Google I/O 2026 below.
Google teases mysterious ‘Android Halo’ at I/O, coming ‘later this year’
At Google IO, we were given a tease of an upcoming "Android Halo" feature that, at least on first glance, isn't clear how or what it will do.
Google I/O kicks off with reveals on AI models, Gemini product expansion, and agentic features
Google I/O 2024: Alphabet highlights Gemini AI surge (3.2 quadrillion tokens, 900M MAUs), unveils Ask YouTube + Omni Flash video AI.
Google unveils broad new push to put AI everywhere
The search giant showcased a range of AI initiatives.
Google Revamps YouTube, Docs With Artificial Intelligence Tools
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said users will be able to ask questions of YouTube, its video product, and create Google Docs using their voices — part of a plan to improve its products with artificial intelligence.
Former LSU, NBA Basketball Talent And Renown LSU Sports Psychologist Set For 10-Day Strategic Mission To Burundi
Tyrus Thomas, in an NBA playoff game with the Charlotte Hornets..
Google I/O 2026 live: Gemini AI, Android 17, Android XR updates and more
Google I/O 2026 is here. You can follow along with all of the announcements as they happen with our live blog.
PAHO and Google join forces to expand access to trusted health information across the Americas
New agreement prioritizes accurate, evidence-based information, with a focus on public health messaging and mental health promotion. Washington, D.C., 19 May 2026 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Google LLC signed a five-year framework agreement to collaborate on strategic health communication and mental health promotion across the Region of the Americas.
How to watch Google I/O 2026 kick off live
Google I/O 2026 starts today, and every bit of developer and Android news that comes with it will be announced...
Meet the new Trader: Nomadic Envoys
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Smart people react to Google and Blackstone collab on AI company
"The small fry are getting squeezed out," wrote one equities portfolio manager.
Blackstone pledges $5B to launch TPU-powered AI cloud business with Google
Blackstone and Google launch a new U.S. data center venture offering TPU compute-as-a-service, with $5B committed for 500MW by 2027.
Google to Create AI Cloud Business With Blackstone, WSJ Says
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to create an artificial intelligence cloud business with Blackstone Inc., aiming to compete with companies like CoreWeave Inc. in a burgeoning market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Patch Notes 1.29.0
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Android users are finally starting to see Google's major Gemini app design overhaul
Google is rolling out a fresh redesign for the Gemini app for Android ahead of I/O 2026, matching the iOS app redesign in early May.
Google just made big changes to Gemini usage limits
Following in the footsteps of GitHub’s Copilot plans, Google’s AI subscriptions are moving to “compute-based” usage limits rather than a fixed number of requests.
Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons
Google’s Workspace icons got an ombre makeover.
Walmart just launched six new Android 16 tablets starting at $97, and they look shockingly decent [Gallery]
Walmart is not the first brand anyone thinks of when it comes to Android tablets, but the retailer’s Onn brand...
Google's Much-Improved App Icons Are Rolling Out Now
The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With...
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ specs leak with alleged battery and camera upgrades
According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 will finally get some needed spec updates, including improved cameras...
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Gradient Google icon redesign starts rolling out
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
How to Reduce Phishing Exposure Before It Turns into Business Disruption
Phishing links exposed in 40 seconds across U.S. sectors, helping SOCs cut MTTR by 21 minutes and triage 94% faster.