Fusion Live: All the highlights from our first in-person event with Google

At the Google I/O 2026 keynote, Google announced a wave of new AI technology designed to transform how people create content, search for information, and automate everyday workflows.

From multimodal AI tools to autonomous assistants and major Search updates, the keynote highlighted Google’s biggest push yet toward a more AI-integrated digital experience.

What’s new: everything announced at Google IO 2026

· Gemini 3.5 Flash

· Gemini Omni

· Gemini Spark

· Biggest Google Search update in 25 years

· Expanded AI Mode in Search

· “Ask YouTube” AI feature

· Google Workspace AI upgrades

· Google Beam

· Google Pics

· Universal Cart

· Expanded SynthID AI watermarking

· Daily Brief AI assistant

· Agentic AI integrations across Google products

Safe to say — Google didn’t hold back on announcements this year.

Gemini Omni

One of the standout announcements was Gemini Omni, Google’s new multimodal AI system capable of working across text, video, images, and audio all at once. Designed to support faster and more seamless content creation, the tool reflects Google’s growing focus on AI-powered creative experiences.

Gemini 3.5 Flash

The keynote also showcased Gemini 3.5 Flash, built around stronger reasoning, planning, and analytical capabilities, while Gemini Spark signalled Google’s push toward more autonomous AI systems capable of managing tasks and workflows independently.

Expanded AI mode in search

AI Mode in Search was expanded to create a more conversational and personalised search experience. Users can ask more detailed questions, receive AI-generated responses, and explore information in a more interactive way.

Google IO 2026: The biggest change to Search in 25 years

Beyond the Gemini announcements, Google revealed what it described as the biggest change to Search in 25 years, introducing more conversational and interactive AI-powered search experiences. The company also shared updates across Workspace, alongside new tools such as Google Beam and Google Pics, further expanding AI integration across its wider ecosystem.

What do the Google IO announcements mean for Fusion?

For Fusion Unlimited, these updates highlight just how quickly AI is becoming embedded into digital experiences. From smarter workflows and faster content production to more advanced search experiences, AI is rapidly changing the way businesses operate online. Companies that adapt early and understand how to integrate these tools effectively will be in a much stronger position as the digital landscape continues to evolve.

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