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Google I/O 2026 liveblog: on the ground at Google’s keynote

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Why This Matters

Google I/O 2026 highlights the company's focus on advancing AI search, agents, and e-commerce, signaling a competitive push against rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. With new AI-driven features and updates to Android, Google aims to reinforce its leadership in innovative tech solutions, while hardware remains a secondary focus. This event underscores the ongoing evolution of AI technology and its growing impact on consumers and the industry alike.

Key Takeaways

We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater 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, aren’t expecting much hardware. After all, Google jumped the gun last week, announcing the Googlebook and Fitbit Air. We’ve also already heard much of what’s in store for Android during the Android Show.

The AI landscape has changed quite a bit over the past few years, so the pressure is on for Google to distinguish Gemini from rivals like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. If you want the latest on what Google has to say, follow along below. We’ll be in the audience delivering beat-by-beat updates on the show. The keynote starts at 10AM PT/1PM ET.