How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote - Engadget
…It talked up a new line of Googlebook laptops, Gemini Intelligence and a bunch of Android 17 features. As for what to expect from Google I/O 2026 , there will be a…
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Google is bringing new AI-powered ad formats to search - Engadget
…As part of its Google I/O week announcements , the company previewed how Gemini-powered, conversational ads will start appearing in search results. Fortunately, all of the new AI-generated ad formats…
How to de-Gemini your Google apps - Engadget
…Whatever Google's motivation for this state of affairs, it's a design decision that actively discourages users from disabling Gemini integration. Igor Bonifacic for Engadget Disabling Gemini in Google Workspace will…
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions - Engadget
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions Google's Gemini chatbot is now also available through the app. By Igor Bonifacic March 12, 2026 8:30 am EST In…
The Morning After: Google teases the Android-based Googlebook - Engadget
…Google will be calling all its advanced AI features Gemini Intelligence , with the official rebrand landing this summer on the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26. This includes app automation: Gemini will be…
Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges - Engadget
…Google provided Engadget with the following statement after this story was originally published: "We've offered Gemini Nano for Chrome since 2024 as a lightweight, on-device model. It powers important security…
Android XR is finally starting to feel real - Engadget
…Igor Bonifacic for Engadget The non-display glasses will also still benefit from multimodal capabilities, which rely on the onboard cameras and Gemini to surface information based on your surroundings. I was…
Google's Circle to Search feature can tell you if an image was AI-generated - Engadget
…Last year at I/O, the company debuted a dedicated SynthID detector and later integrated the feature into the Gemini app . Now, Google is expanding those AI detection capabilities to Google Chrome…
The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026 - Engadget
…features want you to talk to Gemini for everything Xreal's Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take on Android XR Karissa Bell for Engadget Instead of subtle, normal-looking glasses with…
Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026 - Engadget
…Meanwhile, Google is continuing with its push for AI in Android Auto thanks to some new Gemini features including better contextual awareness and support for Magic Cue , the latter of which we…