Google introduced Gemini Spark, a 24/7 agentic assistant with Gmail integration, at IO 2026 at its I/O developer conference on Tuesday. The assistant was built from Gemini base models and an agentic harness from Google Antigravity.

Meta Platforms has offered rival artificial intelligence chatbots, including OpenAI, limited free access to its WhatsApp social messaging service in Europe. The company would begin charging once rivals reach a specified usage limit, according to two individuals with knowledge of the matter.

Google introduced new intelligent eyewear at its Google I/O event, suggesting the market is now ready for AI-powered wearable computing. The company's previous Google Glass product had faced challenges, seen as awkward and invasive.