5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

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It’s almost time for Google I/O 2026, with Google’s developer conference set to run from May 19 to 20.

Most of the big announcements will probably be made during Google's headline keynote, which kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on May 19, or 3am AEST on May 20 in Australia.

1. More Googlebook details

Google recently unveiled the ‘Googlebook’ — a new class of laptops powered by a combination of Android and ChromeOS, and which can run Android apps natively.

But it’s also ‘designed for Gemini Intelligence’, which, like most tech in 2026, means the Googlebook features lots of AI. In fact, it has Gemini baked right into the ‘Magic Pointer’ (Google’s updated take on the cursor), so all you have to do is waggle it to receive context-sensitive suggestions based on what you’re pointing at on the screen.

Early impressions of Googlebook...

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