Can Google Wow Us at I/O 2026? Here's What It Has to Get Right

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It feels like Google is trying to push its way through a crowded room in order to be the center of attention.

Google I/O, the company's annual developer conference, is a week away -- and tech experts expect there'll be announcements of new AI features, integrations and devices that could change our daily lives.

Last week at The Android Show: I/O Edition virtual event, Google revealed Android 17, Googlebooks (a new type of Chromebook) and updates to Gemini and Android Auto. But there's still plenty for Google to show off at I/O on May 19 and 20, including Android XR smart glasses -- and more AI.

Google I/O is the first in a series of developer events over the coming weeks, with Apple's WWDC and Microsoft's Build scheduled for the start of June. We've all heard tech companies talk about dominating AI, pushing deeper into wearablesand...

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