Ready to see Google’s next big slate of AI announcements? That’s precisely what we expect to be unveiled today at Google I/O 2025, the search giant’s developer conference that kicks off today at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. Tech Reader will be covering it in real-time right here, via a liveblog and on-the-ground reporting from our very own Karissa Bell.
Ahead of I/O, Google already gave us some substantive details on the updated look and feel of its mobile operating system at The Android Show last week. Google included some Gemini news there as well: Its AI platform is coming to Wear OS, Android Auto and Google TV, too. But with that Android news out of the way, Google can use today’s keynote to stay laser-focused on sharing its advances on the artificial intelligence front. Expect news about how Google is using AI in search to be featured prominently, along with some other surprises, like the possible debut of an AI-powered Pinterest alternative.
The company made it clear during its Android showcase that Android XR, its mixed reality platform, will also be featured during I/O. That could include the mixed reality headset Google and Samsung are collaborating on, or, as teased at the end of The Android Show, smart glasses with Google’s Project Astra built-in.
As usual, there will be a developer-centric keynote following the main presentation (4:30PM ET / 1:30PM PT), and while we’ll be paying attention to make sure we don’t miss out any news there, our liveblog will predominantly focus on the headliner.
You can watch Google’s keynote in the embedded livestream above or on the company’s YouTube channel, and follow our liveblog embedded below starting at 1PM ET today. Note that the company plans to hold breakout sessions through May 21 on a variety of different topics relevant to developers.
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Alternatively, you might want to get a stretch in while you can. We’re not 100 percent sure, but based on the block Google carved out in its I/O Calendar, the keynote looks like it’s going to run for a full two hours.
Google I/O keynote countdown (Google)
And here’s your one hour warning! Now’s a great time to grab some food or drink before I/O kicks off for real at 1PM ET/10AM PT.
Scam prevention is one of those things where I reallyyy hope AI lives up to all the hype. AI technology has supercharged *so many* scams, it would be nice if AI could help undo some of that damage too
Speaking of The Android Show, I just checked my phone (a Pixel 9 Pro Fold) and I saw that I got hit with a toll road scam text for the first time, which is something Google said they are using AI to crack down on.
Unfortunately, I don’t think that update has rolled out quite yet, so hopefully that arrives soon.
No cars yet, but I haven’t walked the whole space yet. I made a beeline straight for breakfast and then the keynote line 🙂 But I’d be shocked if there wasn’t some Android Auto representation here today.
Karissa, have you spotted any fun cars at I/O yet?
I was wondering if they would have anything on display after announcing Gemini was heading to Android Auto and vehicles with Google built-in last week at during The Android Show.
May or may not be a coincidence????????
Oh hell no. Apple knew exactly what it was doing by trying to steal some of Google’s thunder and sending out WWDC invites on the first day of I/O.
I’ve made it into the keynote (and am in the shade.. for now, at least). The DJ is spinning (Taylor Swift at the moment) and the crowd is just starting to come in. Let’s hope the wifi holds!
The Google I/O stage. (Karissa Bell for Tech Reader)
Cherlynn, let me be clear. I’m not putting ketchup on my BECs. But that’s that’s pretty common at any NYC bodega.
In what may or may not be a coincidence, Apple just sent out invites to the keynote for WWDC 2025 this morning. That’s probably tastier than your breakfast sandwich, Karissa.
Any idea of what kind of musical performance we can expect this year? Last year’s Loop Daddy set was unhinged 😅
KETCHUP!?!?!?! SAM!?!??! KETCHUP!?!??! ON A BEC!?!?!?!?
Here’s hoping you can get a spot underneath the roof, Karissa! There was one year at I/O where I had to sit in the sun for the whole keynote and I got a wicked sunburn.
Waiting to get into the Shoreline Amphitheater (Karissa Bell for Tech Reader)
Karissa just got in line to grab a seat!
As for the sandwich, I have to represent east coast preferences. All I want is a bacon, egg and cheese. Maybe some ketchup if that’s what you’re into. Everything else is just a distraction.
I have always dreamed about reviewing the food that gets put out during meetings at CES, but there’s never enough time!
You’re both tough critics! It was pretty decent (and had some aioli not evident in the pic.) Hopefully enough to keep me going through what will likely be a marathon keynote
Hmm… I agree with you Igor. A solid 6.5. It looks dry but delicious with some moisture. If I were there I’d also be rating the bathrooms, but from past experience the restrooms at Shoreline do not measure up to the ones at Apple Park or Google’s own campus. One of these days I’ll start a blog reviewing Big Tech campuses. Maybe.
Not gonna lie, lettuce on a bacon and egg sandwich is a bit weird. But that wouldn’t stop me lol.
Update, May 20 2025, 9:45AM ET: This story has been updated to include a liveblog of the event.
Update, May 19 2025, 1:01PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on the developer keynote taking place later in the day, as well as tweak wording throughout for accuracy with the new timestamp.
