Today at 10AM PT / 1PM ET, Google I/O 2026 kicks off with a keynote presentation that promises to highlight new AI models and more advanced agentic features. Expect updates to Search and other Google properties, as well as potential insights into the company’s ambitious plans for smart glasses.
In previous years, the event has seen the unveiling of groundbreaking technologies like Gemini, now perhaps set to become even more integrated across Google's ecosystem. Meanwhile, rumours abound that models from Samsung and Gucci could be revealing their designs, though hardware is unlikely to be a major focus this time around.
Join us live for updates as Hayden Field and I dissect the biggest announcements in our studio. Expect plenty of AI-related news; after all, it’s 2026 and the AI revolution isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Meanwhile, on the ground at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, The Verge team is liveblogging the event. We’re here to witness the future of search, agents, vibe coding and e-commerce, though we won't be holding our breath for any hardware surprises this year.
