Google dominated I/O 2026 with AI-focused announcements. The company rolled out its intelligent AI-powered Search box globally, using images, video files, and entire Chrome tabs as direct inputs. Google also introduced Gemini Spark, a digital assistant that autonomously monitors credit card statements, tracks school emails, and interacts with third-party apps like OpenTable and Instacart.

Google teased Android XR smart glasses in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, featuring real-time audio translation and photo capabilities. The company also adjusted its AI subscription tiers, adding a $100-per-month mid-tier option alongside the existing $20 Pro plan. The AI Ultra Plan offers five times higher usage limits and 20TB of cloud storage.

Xreal showcased Project Aura smart glasses with three cameras, a 70-degree field of view, and hand-gesture navigation. Spotify announced AI-powered personal podcasts that use user's taste profiles and world knowledge. Meta launched Forum, a Reddit-like app designed for Facebook Groups. Google also revealed Gemini Omni, a new model that can generate content from any input with better understanding of physical forces.