Google I/O updates LIVE — Android 14, pixel gadgets and huge AI news expected to be unveiled today – how to stream

Pichai Perfect

Google chief Sundar Pichai has taken to the stage.

“As you may have heard, AI is having a very busy year. So we’ve got lots to talk about,” Pichai tells the crowd.

“We have an opportunity to make AI even more helpful for businesses, communities, everyone,” he said.

Key to Success

The Google I/O keynote has officially begun.

Google is talking up “new breakthroughs in AI” and says it will improve the lives of “billions of people”.

And it’s promising that AI will help “societies answer the toughest questions we face”.

“Our goal is to make AI helpful for everyone,” a faceless Google voice explained.

Google I/O begins now!

Follow along for live coverage from inside Google’s biggest tech conference of the year.

CEO of Google Sundar Pichai will address viewers in just a few moments!

WHAT’S GOOG?

So, what are we actually expecting to see?

Thankfully Google is a creature of habit so the agenda is easy enough to guess – and rampant online leaks also help.

The new Android 14 update for smartphones is a dead-cert. We’ll find out more details about what new features it’ll bring to Android phones around the world.

We’re also expecting some new gadgets, including a long-awaited foldable Google Pixel phone. And it’ll be a complete shock if we don’t hear about artificial intelligence.

AI is the hottest topic in Silicon Valley right now and all of the tech giants are butting heads over it. So expect to hear more about our new AI overlords in the coming hours, days and weeks

Inside the conference

GOOG TO SEE YOU, I’m Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science for The Sun and The U.S. Sun, and I’ll be helping to guide you through all of today’s Google goodness.

Today is Google I/O, one of the biggest events in the tech giant’s calendar.

I’m on-site here in Mountain View, California at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, where the annual Google I/O Developer Conference takes place.

The main aim of the show is to help app makers do their jobs better.
But Google also uses the occasion to update us on big news about the company’s most popular gadgets and services.

Guided visualization with Dan Deacon

American Composer Dan Deacon is bringing viewers and the audience in attendance through a guided visualization.

I/O Adventure Chat

I/O Adventure Chat allows individuals the opportunity to interact with developers in a virtual chat setting.

The chat will allow users to also interact with other Googlers to discuss the latest product announcements.

I/O Adventure Chat will be available after the keynotes have finished and stay open until May 12.

Differences between Google I/O, I/O Connect, and I/O Extended

I/O is Google’s flagship event featuring the latest announcements and updates in technology.

Developers can tune in online for the live-streamed keynotes, watch on-demand technical sessions, and explore self-paced learning material.

I/O Connect is a hands-on, in-person developer event series by Google, focused on applying the technology and announcements from Google I/O 2023 through demos, codelabs, office hours, and more. I/O Connect is invite-only. 

I/O Extended is a series of community-hosted, global events by Google Developer Groups and each event can vary in its format.

Highlights from Google I/O 2022

Last year, Google I/O made some big announcements and unveiled some amazing devices.

Here’s a quick recap of every major announcement from the event in 2022:

• Unveiled Google Pixel 6A 
• Unveiled the sneak peek of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
• Unveiled the Google smart-watch
• Unveiled Pixel Buds Pro and shared the premium features
• Announcement of Google Wallet

History of the name

When the very first event started in 2007 it wasn’t called Google I/O, “It was an event called Google Developer Day, which we hosted at the San Jose Convention Center with 1,000 tickets for developers,” said Lorin Platto, director of events and experiences operations and one of the original I/O event organizers.

After the event gained popularity it was moved to a bigger location in 2008 and officially earned its name.

Originally, the name I/O was actually based on something numerical: a googol, the eponymous number that lends the company its name.

Staying up to date

Individuals can register to receive important information via email about the digital event. 

To stay up-to-date on the latest information on sessions, speakers, and other activities, check the Google I/O 2023 website, visit the Google Developers blog, and follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

For coverage from inside the conference follow along with our live blog for updates and more!

Keynote Speakers

Google I/O will host more than 100 keynote speakers at this year’s event.

Below are just a few who will grace the stage at the event:

• Alejandra Stamato (Android Developer Relations Engineer)
• Khanh LeViet (Developer Advocate)
• Nate Keating (Head of Product, Kaggle)
• Shelly Hershkovitz (Product Manager, Apigee)
• Manuel Vicente Vivo (Android Developer Relations Engineer)

What to expect at this year’s event

Today’s Google I/O event will provide insight into Google’s plans for Android, Search, AI, and more.

There has been some chatter and anticipation about new devices being unveiled like the company’s first foldable phone including the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a.

Follow our live blog for updates on what new products are being unveiled!

Where to watch the event

The event is starting at 1pm ET and 10am PT and will occur in person at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, with a restricted live audience.

Viewers who are restricted from attending the event in person can follow along on the company’s YouTube channel and other social media platforms.

Follow our live blog for updates from our reporter Sean Keach who is in attendance at the event.

Event is internationally friendly 

One of the benefits of streaming some of the events live is the opportunity to reach a global audience.

Content will be provided on demand and in different languages to serve everyone. 

Some translated content such as captioned videos may be available shortly after the event, follow our live blog for updates throughout the event.

Google I/O explained

Google’s I/O is the flagship event for the company which features the latest announcements and updates in technology. 

This year’s event will be broadcast in front of a limited live audience and is open to everyone online today.

Viewers can tune in to the live-streamed keynotes, then dive into technical content and learning material on demand or follow along here for live updates from the event!