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Technology & ScienceWednesday 20 May 2026

Google has unveiled a new generation of everyday smart glasses and announced a major AI overhaul to its search engine at its annual I/O conference, marking a significant shift in how the company envisions people will interact with technology.

The glasses are designed for consumers to use autonomous AI agents that can help with daily tasks, representing Google's bet that wearable AI will become as essential as smartphones. The search makeover integrates artificial intelligence directly into results, promising a more intuitive way to find information and get things done. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: After years of false starts, Google is betting that AI-powered glasses and smarter search will reshape how billions of people access information and accomplish everyday tasks.

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