Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19 and 20
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Google I/O 2026 is scheduled for May 19 and 20, with keynotes and sessions streamed online for free, including the major opening keynote announcements.
- The conference, primarily aimed at developers, will reveal significant upcoming Android updates and advancements in Google's AI initiatives, including developments related to Gemini.
- Google announced the event dates through a puzzle on the I/O website featuring multiple minigames powered by Gemini AI, engaging users in interactive challenges like mini-golf and nonograms.
- The minigames utilize Gemini's capabilities for automated level design, microphone-based controls, and endless gameplay generation, showcasing the AI's versatility in gaming and design.
- This interactive approach continues Google's trend of combining event announcements with demonstrations of
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