How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect
Google I/O 2026 is set to take place on May 19 and 20 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The event will feature significant announcements, including potential updates on smart glasses and the new Googlebook platform. Viewers can watch the keynote live on Google's YouTube page, with the option to view it later if they miss the live stream.
- ▪Google I/O 2026 will occur on May 19 and 20.
- ▪The keynote is scheduled to start at 10am PT on May 19.
- ▪The event will be streamed live on Google's YouTube page.
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- ▪ Google I/O 2026: Even more AI is coming to Google Search — Mashable
- ▪ Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more — 9to5Google
- ▪ Google I/O 2026 Live: Gemini, Smart Glasses and all the latest news — Tom's Guide
- ▪ Google I/O 2026: Android 17 updates, Android XR, Gemini Intelligence & more to expect — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect — The Verge
- ▪ Google I/O 2026 Live Blog: All the Gemini and Smart Glasses Updates as They Happen — WIRED
- ▪ Google I/O 2026: How to watch live and everything Google could announce — Android Authority
- ▪ Google I/O 2026: What to expect from Gemini, Android 17, and more — Digital Trends
- ▪ Google I/O 2026 live blog: Updates on Android, Gemini AI, XR, and more we expect — ZDNet
- ▪ Google I/O 2026: Everything We Expect and How to Watch — PCMag
- ▪ Here's What We Expect to See at Google I/O 2026 — Lifehacker
- ▪ Google I/O 2026 keynote is May 19: here's what to expect and how to watch — Android Police
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Computing Software How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect How Tos By James Rogerson published 19 May 2026 Coming soon to a screen near you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Google) Jump to: How to watch What to expect Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google I/O 2026 is kicking off today, and it’s worth tuning into, because we’re expecting big announcements covering both hardware and software.These could include smart glasses running Android XR, a closer look at the new Googlebook platform, and much more.You’ll find…
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