The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026

A striking development has emerged in artificial intelligence. YouTube" data-portal-copyright="Screenshot: YouTube" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src=" /> Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage at I/O 2026. | Screenshot: YouTube Google's I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3. 5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates about its Project Aura smart glasses.

If you weren't able to tune into the event's livestream today or follow along with our live blog, you can catch up on everything you missed in our roundup below. 5 Google launched updated AI models at I/O, starting with Gemini 3. 5 Flash, with Gemini 3.

5 Pro following next month. Starting today, Gemini 3. 5 Flash will be the default model for the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search.

This advance offers important signals about the future of the sector, and the tech world is watching closely.