Google I/O 2026 live blog: On the ground at Google’s keynote
Google I/O 2026 is taking place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The event is expected to focus on advancements in AI search, agents, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on Google's Gemini. While hardware announcements are not anticipated, updates on Android and potential smart glasses demos may be showcased.
- ▪The keynote for Google I/O 2026 starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.
- ▪There is significant pressure on Google to differentiate Gemini from competitors like ChatGPT and Claude.
- ▪Recent announcements include the Googlebook and Fitbit Air, which were revealed prior to the event.
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