【AI前沿】We react to Google I/O 2026

PodcastsTechGoogleWe react to Google I/O 2026Hayden and Jake discuss Spark, Antigravity, Omni, Pics, vibe coding, the new Google Search, and the singularity.Hayden and Jake discuss Spark, Antigravity, Omni, Pics, vibe coding, the new Google Search, and the singularity.byJacob KastrenakesMay 19, 2026, 9:48 PM UTCLinkShareGiftJacob Kastrenakesis The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade.What better way to unwind from a two-hour keynote presentation than to pore over the weirdest and wildest details, froma Gmail bot you can converse withto DeepMind’s leadersaying the singularity is near.The Vergecastwent live right after the show, with senior AI reporter Hayden Field joining me to discuss the highlights.First up, we talk about the buzzword of the show: agents, which seem to be Google’s new answer to making AI useful. Google hasa new service called Sparkthat sounds a lot like a Gemini-flavored OpenClaw, upgrades to its Antigravity platform, and a bunch of agents that willshop for youand track search topics. We also go overGoogle’s model updates, as well as its shift to world models withGemini Omni, a theoretically ambitious new family that is off to a very focused start.Vergesubscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-freeVergecastwherever you get your podcasts. Headhere. Not a subscriber? You cansign up here.Then, we discuss howGoogle Search is evolving— or put more plainly, being stuffed with AI features that turn Google into your final destination when browsing the web. We also talk vibe-coding Android apps inGoogle AI Studio, the newGoogle Pics app, and Google’sexpansion of access to content authentication toolsso that people can learn what is and isn’t real.We wrap up discussing Demis Hassabis’ proclamation that AGI and the singularity is near, which got surprisingly little stage time (one sentence) for such a bold statement. And finally, Hayden takes us through her thoughts on theMusk v. Altmantrial, which wrapped up earlier this week.Subscribe:Spotify|ApplePodcasts|Overcast|Pocket Casts|MoreThanks to everyone who tuned in to the livestream — we’re going to keep them coming. In the meantime, you can always reach us at the Vergecast Hotline (866-VERGE11) or send us an email at [email protected] don’t forget, you can get ad-free podcasts bysubscribing toThe Verge.Follow topics and authorsfrom this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Jacob KastrenakesGoogleGoogle I/O 2026PodcastsTechVergecastMost PopularMost PopularThe 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026Gemini is in danger of going full CopilotMicrosoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chipsAnker fixes the two worst things about power stationsGoogle I/O 2026: All the news and announcementsThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad