Google's annual developer conference begins May 19, and insiders expect a slate of AI-driven announcements. The company is likely to unveil Gemini 4.0, a next‑generation large‑language model, and reveal details on Android XR smart glasses. Updates to Android 17, the upcoming Aluminum OS, and enhancements to AI tools such as Veo, Lyria and Beam are also on the agenda. Read more
Google shut down Project Mariner on May 4, 2026, ending the experimental service that could perform up to ten tasks across the web. The company redirected the feature’s underlying technology into its Gemini Agent, AI‑powered search, and other tools ahead of the May 19 I/O developer conference. Google did not comment on the decision, but the move signals a shift toward integrating agentic capabilities directly into its broader AI ecosystem. Read more
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