Google’s annual developer convention has arrived. We’re anticipating loads of updates to Gemini, Search, and each different product that Google has stuffed AI within. The keynote kicks off later as we speak — right here’s what to anticipate.
When Google I/O will occur and the place you’ll be able to watch it
Google I/O begins at 10AM PT / 1PM ET as we speak, Could nineteenth, with a keynote presentation, which will probably be livestreamed on Google’s YouTube channel and on the Google I/O site. Not like final week’s Android Present, the I/O keynote is often fairly lengthy, round two hours, so plan accordingly when you’re hoping to observe the entire thing.
The Verge may also be protecting the occasion dwell. Come again when the present begins to observe together with our dwell weblog.
One other yr of Gemini updates
It shouldn’t come as a shock that Gemini and AI updates will probably be the main target of Google I/O. This yr, these updates might embrace a brand new model of Gemini and agentic AI options, which have been steadily gaining recognition over the previous a number of months with agentic AI instruments like Claude Code.
Google gave us a peek at what it may need in retailer for I/O during Android Showthe place it introduced “Gemini Intelligence,” which features a wider vary of AI activity automation options and a instrument that permits customers to generate customized widgets. At I/O, Google might announce comparable options for search and its different providers.
Together with AI bulletins, Google I/O might additionally embrace an replace on Android XR. The Verge’s Victoria Tune received to try out a pair of prototype smart glasses operating Android XR throughout final yr’s I/O, however no glasses with Google’s working system have really launched but. Google introduced a number of smart glasses partnerships on the time, as effectively. It’s doable Google has some glasses from these partnerships prepared to indicate off this yr.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glassesthat are anticipated to run Android XR, might make an look at I/O, too, however there are additionally rumours that Samsung is saving them for a July Galaxy Unpacked occasion. The Galaxy Glasses are anticipated to be display-free, just like the unique Ray-Ban Meta good glasses.
Gemini good dwelling audio system
Glasses aren’t the one new {hardware} Google might have in retailer for I/O. Google is because of give an replace on the Google Home speakers it initially introduced final yr. In keeping with recent leaksWalmart is launching its personal new Gemini good dwelling speaker, too, which might trace at expanded assist for third-party {hardware}.
