During the Google I/O 2026 keynote, the company announced a major expansion of the Android XR platform, unveiling a new line of "Intelligent Eyewear." Built in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm, these new AI-powered glasses are designed to seamlessly integrate Gemini into your daily life. To … [Read more...] about Google is bringing Gemini to smart glasses, and they come with one big advantage
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100 announcements later: the wild scope of Google I/O 2026
The dust has finally settled on Google I/O 2026, and the collective tech industry is still rubbing its eyes trying to process what just happened. If you watched the keynotes live, you probably felt the distinct sensation of a drinking through a firehose at full blast. Every single year, Google … [Read more...] about 100 announcements later: the wild scope of Google I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google's upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of "AluminiumOS," you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today at 1PM EDT with the main keynote. While we are fully expecting heavy hitters like new Gemini features, Android 17 updates, and possibly some new glimpses at Android XR, there is one massive question on our minds around here: will Google give us some … [Read more...] about I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
Google’s biggest developer event of the year, Google I/O 2026, officially kicks off today at 1 PM EDT. While The Android Show last week gave us a massive preview of the consumer-facing changes coming to our devices, the main I/O keynote is where Google unveils its deepest technical breakthroughs and … [Read more...] about Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
Yesterday, Google dropped its annual "Save the Date" puzzle, challenging the community to a Gemini-powered game of mini-golf under the tagline "Make, Build, Unlock". But we now have the official dates: Google I/O 2026 is taking place May 19-20. As usual, the annual developer conference will be held … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
The countdown to Google I/O 2026 begins with the “Make, Build, Unlock” puzzle
The spring tech season is officially heating up as Google has dropped its annual "Save the Date" puzzle for Google I/O 2026. This tradition is the starting gun for the most important week in the Google ecosystem, where we typically get our first look at the next version of Android, massive Workspace … [Read more...] about The countdown to Google I/O 2026 begins with the “Make, Build, Unlock” puzzle
ChromeOS was quiet at Google I/O 2025: Here’s likely why
After any big Google event, it's become a familiar routine for us to comb through the announcements and hunt for every morsel of news relevant to the ChromeOS ecosystem. But after this year's Google I/O if you found yourself asking, "Wait, where's the ChromeOS news?", you certainly weren't the only … [Read more...] about ChromeOS was quiet at Google I/O 2025: Here’s likely why
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
At some point, you've likely seen that warning from Google Chrome that warns a data breach on a site or app exposed your password. Your heart sinks a little, you know you should fix it, but then the thought of navigating to each individual website, finding their specific password change form, … [Read more...] about Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
Android XR welcomes its second official device: Xreal’s Project Aura glasses
Google's vision for its Android XR ecosystem got a bit clearer this week at Google I/O 2025. Following the introduction of Samsung's VR-style "Project Moohan" headset late last year, Xreal has now unveiled "Project Aura," the second officially recognized Android XR device. This time, however, we're … [Read more...] about Android XR welcomes its second official device: Xreal’s Project Aura glasses
Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
For years, a truly capable, unified desktop mode for Android has felt like a bit of a dream that's been just out of reach. While some manufacturers have made valiant efforts – Samsung’s DeX platform being the long-standing example – a cohesive, Android-native solution has been elusive. However, it … [Read more...] about Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
