Google I/O 2026 live — Gemini upgrades, Android XR, and more of what to expect from today’s big software showcase

Is it Android XR time?

Google has been teasing its Android XR smart glasses for what seems like forever at this point, but might we finally see them unveiled at I/O 2026? We make our predictions in the video above.

As a reminder, Google’s livestream kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (or 3am AET tomorrow if you’re reading from Australia), and you can tune in via the video link above.

I/O keynotes tend to run for between one and two hours, so expect things to be wrapped up by 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 5am AET.

Welcome to our Google I/O 2026 live blog! Stick with us as we predict what to expect from today’s big software showcase, before reporting on the event as it happens.