source: google ai: catch up on 12 major i/o 2026 moments
level: business
google io 2026 introduced gemini omni, a model that creates video from mixed inputs like images, audio, and text. the first version, gemini omni flash, is available to google ai plus, pro, and ultra subscribers, and free on youtube shorts and create app. gemini 3.5 flash also launched, focusing on agent and coding tasks with long-horizon reasoning. it is accessible via google antigravity, ai studio, and the gemini app.
search gained information agents that run in the background to monitor the web and send updates on topics you choose. these agents will roll out this summer for pro and ultra subscribers. search also added antigravity-powered experiences that generate custom interactive layouts and mini apps for ongoing projects. a new daily brief agent in the gemini app organizes morning updates from gmail and calendar, prioritizing tasks and suggesting next steps.
other announcements included universal cart for cross-platform shopping, a redesigned gemini interface called neural expressive, and gemini spark, a 24/7 personal agent that works across google apps. google also previewed intelligent eyewear with audio and display glasses, expanded synthid watermarking to search and chrome, and launched gemini for science tools for research. the macos gemini app will soon support spark and new voice features.
why it matters: these updates show how ai is moving into everyday tools like search and shopping, making it easier to automate tasks and get personalized help.