Engadget Podcast: Google I/O 2026 was AI all the way down
The Engadget Podcast discusses the highlights from Google's I/O 2026 developer conference, which focused heavily on artificial intelligence. Key topics include the introduction of the Gemini Omni model and significant AI enhancements in Google Search. The hosts also share their thoughts on new personal assistants and the Android XR glasses.
- ▪The podcast features hosts Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low discussing Google's I/O 2026.
- ▪The conference showcased the Gemini Omni model and AI integration in Google Search.
- ▪The hosts provided impressions on agentic personal assistants and Android XR glasses.
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Big Tech Google Engadget Podcast: Google I/O 2026 was AI all the way down It's unclear how useful any of it will be though. By Devindra Hardawar May 20, 2026 8:15 am EST Brett Jordan for Pexels In this bonus episode, Devindra and Executive Editor Cherlynn Low break down all of the major news from Google's I/O 2026 developer conference. And yes, you guessed it, it's pretty much all about AI. We dive into the new Gemini Omni model, the massive AI integration with Google Search, the usefulness of agentic personal assistants like Spark and our impressions of the first Android XR glasses. Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Livestream Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low Producer: Devindra Hardawar Music: Dale North
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