Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover
Google has announced significant updates to its search functionality and the return of its smart glasses at the I/O developer conference. The new search features will utilize AI to enhance user interaction and provide more personalized results. Additionally, the company is partnering with eyewear manufacturers to launch intelligent eyewear that responds to voice commands and captures images.
- ▪Google is expanding its search bar to accommodate longer and more conversational queries.
- ▪The new AI model, Gemini 3.5, will enhance text predictions and visual elements in search results.
- ▪Google is set to release intelligent eyewear that can take photos and respond to voice commands.
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People at the Google I/O developer conference in Mountain View on Tuesday. Photograph: Manuel Orbegozo/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople at the Google I/O developer conference in Mountain View on Tuesday. Photograph: Manuel Orbegozo/ReutersGoogleGoogle 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 agentsBlake Montgomery in Mountain View, CaliforniaTue 19 May 2026 20.03 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 21.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGoogle announced Tuesday that it would expand its search bar, the centerpiece of the most-visited website in the world, with a heavy dose of artificial intelligence.
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