The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026
Engadget · 4 min read · tech
Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash powering an AI-enhanced search box, Gemini Spark (cloud assistant for task automation), and Project Genie (experimental tool for building 3D worlds from Google Street View). New AI subscription tiers range from $20 to $100 monthly. Google and Samsung also previewed Android XR smart glasses.
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